Music in May Pop-Up Concerts 2026 — Santa Cruz, CA

Date
May 27, 2026
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Venue
1520 Pacific Avenue
Start Time
11:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Pop-Up # 1, Pop-Up #2
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Music in May Pop-Up Concerts is not a running or triathlon event, but rather a music series held in Santa Cruz, California. The free pop-up concerts take place on May 27, 2026, at 1520 Pacific Avenue, with performances beginning at 11:00 AM. Since this is not an endurance athletic competition, it does not fit the profile of races typically covered on this runner and triathlete-focused hotel site. If you're traveling to Santa Cruz for running or triathlon training and want to enjoy live music as a recovery activity or cultural break during your trip, these concerts offer a no-cost entertainment option in the downtown area.

From the Race Organizer
What better way to launch Music in May’s 19th season than by launching a new festival event hosted by the legendary Bookshop Santa Cruz? Think of these string orchestra community pop-up concerts as an impromptu classical “reading party” among new and old friends. There will be 2 performances on May 27, 2026. The first pop-up concert is from 11:00-11:30 a.m. and the second is from 12:00-12:30 p.m. featuring members of the Ensemble San Francisco String Quartet alongside local talent, each with a distinct program for strings and a different 19-member ensemble of musicians. A 30-minute “intermission” provides an opportunity for musicians and friends to connect and engage with one another. It’s a reading party [no conductor], so there will be no ensemble rehearsal but individual advance preparation will surely make this a memorable “on stage” adventure! All of the music and concert notes are posted under the tab REPERTOIRE. There are parts for Violin 1 and 2, Viola, Cello and Bass. That wil

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Music in May Pop-Up Concerts 2026 — Santa Cruz, CA?

Music in May Pop-Up Concerts 2026 — Santa Cruz, CA takes place on May 27, 2026. The race is held in Santa Cruz, California.

Where is Music in May Pop-Up Concerts 2026 — Santa Cruz, CA held?

Music in May Pop-Up Concerts 2026 — Santa Cruz, CA is held at 1520 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California.

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