Point Loma Summer Concerts: July 24, Bill Wells

Overview

Point Loma Summer Concerts rolls on at Point Loma Park on Friday, July 24, 2026 with The Bill Wells Band, a high-energy rock, pop, R&B, and blues cover band — and like every night in this beloved series, it's completely free.

It's one of San Diego's most cherished summer traditions — and it's perfect for families, fans of crowd-pleasing dance-along covers, and anyone who wants to spread out a blanket, bring a picnic, and enjoy a genre-hopping night of live music under the summer sky.

What You Actually Need to Know

• Event: Point Loma Summer Concerts, featuring The Bill Wells Band (rock, pop, R&B & blues covers)
• Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
• Times: Junior stage at 5:30 p.m., Main Stage at 6:30 p.m. (music to ~8:15 p.m.)
• Where: Point Loma Park — 1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 (next to Fire Station 22)
• Cost: FREE (a community nonprofit series; donations and raffle support it)
• Bring: A blanket, low chairs, and a picnic — it's kid- and dog-friendly
• Food: Local food vendors on site each week

Tonight's Headliner: The Bill Wells Band

Week three brings The Bill Wells Band, a versatile cover band that moves through rock, pop, R&B, and blues — a setlist built to get the whole park dancing. With something for every generation in the crowd, it's a perfect midpoint to the series. As always, a junior band opens at 5:30 p.m. on the smaller stage, featuring up-and-coming local musicians.

The Experience

For 26 years, this series has defined the San Diego summer Friday. Families and friends arrive early, lay out blankets and low chairs on the grass, unpack picnics, and settle in as the music carries across the park. It's relaxed, communal, and unmistakably Point Loma — and a genre-spanning cover band keeps the energy up all evening.

Each Friday evening:

• A youth band opens at 5:30 p.m. on the junior stage
• The headliner takes the Main Stage at 6:30 p.m.
• Food vendors and a raffle round out the night
• A warm, all-ages, dog-friendly crowd fills the park

When and Where

Friday, July 24, 2026 — junior stage 5:30 p.m., Main Stage 6:30 p.m.

Location: Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 — at the Point Loma Optimist baseball field next to Fire Station 22.

The park sits in the heart of Point Loma, an easy trip from Ocean Beach and the rest of the peninsula. Parking is limited on concert nights, so arrive early or walk/bike if you're local.

Why It Works

1. It's free. A full evening of live music at no cost.

2. The setlist spans genres. Rock, pop, R&B, and blues — something for everyone.

3. It's a dance-along night. Cover bands get the whole park moving.

4. It's family- and dog-friendly. Bring the kids, the dog, and a picnic.

5. It supports local youth music. Proceeds benefit youth music programs.

Who It's For

• Families — kid-friendly and free
• Cover-band and dance fans — a crowd-pleasing, genre-hopping set
• Point Loma locals — the neighborhood's signature summer tradition
• Picnickers — bring dinner and a blanket
• Dog owners — it's a dog-friendly park event

How to Make a Night of It

• Arrive early — for the best seating and the junior band at 5:30 p.m.
• Pack a picnic — or buy from the on-site food vendors
• Bring a blanket and low chairs — front rows are for low seating
• Buy raffle tickets — they help keep the concerts free
• Catch the whole series — see our guides to July 10, July 17, July 31, and Aug 7

Good to Know

• It's free — but donations and raffle purchases keep it going
• Arrive early — parking is limited and good spots fill fast
• Bring layers — Point Loma evenings cool off near the coast
• Kid- and dog-friendly — a true community event
• Times to confirm — set times can vary slightly; check the official site

For more events happening in San Diego this summer, check out our full July events calendar or browse our Point Loma neighborhood guide.