TGIF Concerts in the Parks: Chunky Hustle Brass Band at Stagecoach Park, June 26

Overview

The TGIF Concerts in the Parks series continues on Friday, June 26, 2026 with Chunky Hustle Brass Band taking the stage at Stagecoach Community Park in Carlsbad. It's a free, family-friendly outdoor concert running from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM — and one of North County's most beloved summer traditions.

Chunky Hustle brings a New Orleans street funk and R&B sound that's evolved into a brass-driven pop spectacle — equal parts horn-section workout and dance-floor energy. The band started as a 2017 protest band and has since become a Southern California staple.

What You Actually Need to Know

• Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
• Concert site opens: 4:00 PM
• Pop-up art booth opens: 4:30 PM
• Concert start: 5:15 PM
• End: 9:00 PM
• Where: Stagecoach Community Park — 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009
• Cost: FREE
• Bike valet: Complimentary at every TGIF location

About Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Chunky Hustle Brass Band emerged as a protest band in 2017 with a palette of New Orleans street funk and R&B. Their sound has expanded to incorporate ska, brass-driven pop covers, and high-energy dance grooves. Whether it's a club show, street parade, or backyard party, the band is built for movement.

For TGIF, expect a setlist heavy on funk grooves, big horn arrangements, and crowd-pleasing covers reimagined through the New Orleans brass lens.

About the TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series

The TGIF Concerts in the Parks series is in its 39th year — Carlsbad's longest-running free outdoor concert tradition, drawing over 40,000 attendees annually across three community parks. The 2026 lineup features nine concerts spanning country, brass, dance band, yacht rock, Latin, salsa, 80s, 90s alt rock, R&B, funk, and soul. For more about the concert series, read our full 2026 TGIF Concerts in the Parks Guide here

What to Bring

• Blanket, towel, or low-back chair to sit on (the lawn is the audience area)
• Food and drinks — there are no on-site concessions, so bring your own picnic
• Cash and credit card — for buying raffle tickets from Carlsbad Friends of the Arts (prizes are raffled at each concert)
• A jacket or layers — the park cools off as evening sets in
• Sunscreen — early on, the sun is still strong

Bike Valet

New this season: complimentary bike valet at every TGIF concert location. Like a car valet but for your bike — you ride up, hand over the bike, and walk straight into the concert. Parking is limited at all three park locations, so the bike valet is the smart play if you live within a few miles.

Getting There and Parking

• Driving: Parking at Stagecoach Community Park is limited and fills up fast. Arrive early
• Carpool: Recommended given the limited parking situation
• Bike valet: Free at every location — the best option if you can manage it

Who It's For

• Carlsbad and North County locals looking for a free Friday night out
• Families — kid-friendly, all-ages outdoor concert series
• Funk and brass-band fans — Chunky Hustle is the most danceable act on the Stagecoach lineup
• Anyone who wants to start their summer weekend with live music and a picnic

Good to Know

• All shows are free — but you can support Carlsbad Friends of the Arts by buying raffle tickets at each concert (cash, credit, and Apple Pay accepted)
• No on-site concessions — pack a cooler with everything you'll need
• No alcohol restrictions vary by year — check Carlsbad city rules before bringing alcohol
• Dog-friendly — leashed dogs welcome
• Pop-up art booth opens 30 minutes after the gate as part of the cultural programming

For more events happening in Carlsbad and North County, check out our full event calendar or browse our Carlsbad neighborhood guide.