Music Under the Stars Festival began in 1983 as a program of the City of El Paso Arts and Culture Department. The summer music festival has had twenty-five successful seasons and attracts more than 100,000 people annually. This makes Music Under the Stars Festival the largest free outdoor concert in the Southwest!
Concerts are Sundays (no concert on the 5th of July) from 7:30 pm to 9:30 at the Chamizal National Memorial located at 800 South San Marcial Street. Grills are allowed at the park except at the inner park of the park known as the bowl. Please note that glass containers or pets are NOT allowed at the park!
Park and Ride!
Concert goers may park at the El Paso Zoo and take a shuttle to the park for free! Shuttle hours are from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The 2009 concert schedule is as follows:
June 14
Sobredosis del Sabor (Salsa and Merengue)
June 21
Davis and Dow (Out of Town Guest Artist – Jazz Nostalgia)
June 28
Texas Alibi (Country)
July 04
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with El Paso Symphony Orchestra (Patriotic Arrangements)
July 05
No Concert
July 12
Del Castillo (Out of Town Guest Artist – Latin Rock)
July 19
Kiss Mania (Out of Town Guest Artist – Kiss Tribute Band)
July 26
Lascivious Biddies (Out of Town Guest Artist – Cocktail Pop)
August 2
Border Roots (Reggae)
August 9
Windy City (Chicago Tribute Band)
August 16
Noche Ranchera Mariachi Tapatio and The El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra (Noche Ranchera)
*Talent is subject to change due to availability
For additional information call or visit the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department at (915) 541-4481,www.elpasoartsandculture.org or call Chamizal National Memorial at (915) 532-7273.
Lina
July 5, 2009
"Who says there is nothing for free" The concerts in the park are FREE AND ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! It's a great family outing and a way to meet and make new friends and visit with the old ones. Thank you El Paso/ Chamizal Memorial.