Evenings on the Colonnade
June 16 – August 7, 2025
8:30pm-9:30pm
Entertainment on the Colonnade Deck
Come for the rides and stay for the entertainment with Evenings on the Colonnade! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party on the Plaza stage.
Admission FREE!
8:30pm-Closing
$24 Beer Flights at Brews at the Beach (includes 4 craft beers of your choice)
Magicians and Acrobats
Mondays,Tuesdays, & Wednesdays
8:30pm-9:30pm
June 16
8:30pm
Molly Keczan
9pm
Doug Hofkins
June 17
8:30pm
Kris Bentz
9pm
Molly Keczan
June 18
8:30pm
Molly Keczan
9pm
Kris Bentz
June 23
8:30pm
Aaron Jessup
9pm
Doug Hofkins
June 24
8:30pm
Aaron Jessup
9pm
Doug Hofkins
June 25
8:30pm
Aaron Jessup
9pm
Doug Hofkins
June 30
8:30pm
Doug Hofkins
July 1
8:30pm
Scotty & Trink
9pm
Doug Hofkins
July 2
8:30pm
Patrick Livingstone
9pm
Doug Hofkins
July 7
8:30pm
Jacob Jax
9pm
Mike Goudeau
July 8
8:30pm
Mike Goudeau
9pm
Jacob Jax
July 9
8:30pm
Jacob Jax
9pm
Mike Goudeau
July 14
8:30pm
Coventry & Kaluza
July 15
8:30pm
Coventry & Kaluza
July 16
8:30pm
Doug Hofkins
9pm
Molly Keczan
July 21
8:30pm
The Amazing MeeZee!
9pm
Doug Hofkins
July 22
8:30pm
The Amazing MeeZee!
9pm
Doug Hofkins
July 23
8:30pm
The Amazing MeeZee!
9pm
Doug Hofkins
July 28
8:30pm
Kris Bentz
9pm
Doug Hofkins
July 29
8:30pm
Patrick Livingstone
9pm
Doug Hofkins
July 30
8:30pm
Patrick Livingstone
9pm
Doug Hofkins
August 4
8:30pm
Doug Hofkins
August 5
8:30pm
The Keith Show
9pm
Doug Hofkins
August 6
8:30pm
The Keith Show
9pm
Doug Hofkins
About the Entertainers
Aaron Impossible
Aaron Impossible combines dare-devil rope walking, charming audience interaction, expert juggling and sharp witted comedy.
Entertainer Info >
Coventry & Kaluza
Circus, comedy and whatnot! Brought to you by award-winning performers, this interactive show features, juggling, clowning, and hula hooping – fun for the whole family.
Entertainer Info >
Doug Hofikins aka The Surfing Magician
Kids of all ages will be entertained by Doug Hofkin’s use of illusions, scarves, coins, playing cards and surprises. Visit Doug’s magic store inside Neptune’s Kingdom!
Entertainer Info >
John Park
Comedy Juggler John Park serves up lots of laughs and thrilling tricks in an exciting act that has performed around the world.
Entertainer Info >
Live Music
Thursdays
8:30pm-9:30pm
June 17
Ripatti & Rose
June 18
Simon Santiago
June 24
Joe Jester
June 25
Scott Cooper and Fred Rodriguez
DJ Dance Party
Saturdays & Sundays
June 21 – August 3
8:30pm-9:30pm
Santa Cruz DJ Company
Dedicated to making your special occasion meet every expectation and become a memory of a lifetime!
More Info >
- Smoking is not permitted on the Boardwalk. Glass containers are prohibited.
- Limited ADA table seating available.
Want More Summer Fun?
Can’t get enough free summer entertainment?
You can also enjoy free movies on Friday and free entertainment all day long, at two locations on the Boardwalk
Mornings at the Arcade
Half priced arcade games!
Plus breakfast and front row parking.
FREE Movies on the Beach
Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Discover The Inns of Santa Cruz
A Collection for Every Occassion
Come for the rides and stay for the entertainment with Evenings on the Colonnade! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party in the Plaza stage.
2025 Lineup Announced in Spring
Discover The Inns of Santa Cruz
A Collection for Every Occassion
Fiesta en la Playa
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the park.
Boardwalk PRIDE
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with free live entertainment, giveaways and info booths. Enjoy rides and games plus fun photo ops and exclusive merchandise available throughout the park.
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