# Event Details - **Event Name**: Americana in the Park - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: In partnership with Santa Monica Cultural Affairs and KCRW, McCabe's Guitar Shop presents Americana in the Park, a free event.About this EventIn partnership with Santa Monica Cultural Affairs and KCRW, McCabe's Guitar Shop presents Americana in the Park 2026, a free event featuring a live concert of a broad spectrum of Americana Music from traditional roots, blues, jazz and folk to its modern forms. Join us for family-friendly programming from top notch local talent like Albert Lee, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Abby Posner & the Big Fall, Jason Luckett, the Bob Baker Marionettes along with food trucks, kid-friendly interactive elements and a McCabe’s Guitar Shop Pop-up!Attendees are invited to pack a picnic, bring blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy an afternoon of top-notch, family-friendly entertainment. Local food trucks will also be on hand, offering delicious options for purchase.Live at Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 • 1:30p - 6:30pAmericana in the Park is free and open to the public.Artist LineupAmericana in the Park 2026Sunday, Sep 13, 2026Albert LeeAlbert Lee is a Grammy Award-winning British guitarist and multiple recipient of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” who is celebrated by fans and musicians the world over for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked both in the studio and on tour with many notable musicians from a wide range of genres including ERIC CLAPTON, the EVERLY BROTHERS, BILL WYMAN, EMMYLOU HARRIS, JOE COCKER, JACKSON BROWNE, ROSANNE CASH, and more.Ricardo Lemvo & Makina LocaRicardo Lemvo has established himself as a pioneer with his innovative music. Lemvo's blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles (soukous, Angolan semba and kizomba) has been described by the Los Angeles Times as “seamless and infectious.”Lemvo is the embodiment of the Afro-Latin Diaspora which connects back to Mother Africa via the Cuban clave rhythm. He is truly multi-cultural and equally at home singing in Spanish, Portuguese, Kimbundu, Turkish, Lingala, and Kikongo.http://www.makinaloca.com/Abby Posner & the Big FallAbby Posner is a genre-defying multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer originally from the mountains of Colorado. Recently featured on NPR’s Mountain Stage, Posner captivates audiences with a dynamic sound that blends haunting folk with high-energy Americana and infectious, foot-stomping anthems. Think Chris Thile meets The Lumineers—raw, powerful, and irresistibly engaging.Jason LuckettMusician and writer Jason Luckett, raised in Southern California with roots in Maine, Mississippi, and Hawaii, has released seven albums and performed internationally, including Glastonbury and SXSW. A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who blends jazz, soul, and samba influences, his work often engages social justice themes. His lyrics and essays appear in multiple anthologies, and he composes for film and theater. Second Saturdays Jazz Night+ with Jason Luckett & Friends is in its third year in Pasadena.jasonluckett.comBob Baker Marionette TheatreBob Baker Marionette Theater is the country's most iconic nonprofit puppet theater and a Los Angeles Cultural-Historical Monument that has served its community with creativity, joy, and imagination since 1963. Their mission is to preserve, educate, and innovate at the intersection of puppetry and the allied arts. The Theater serves an intergenerational audience of over 145,000 people annually through its cultural and educational programs and impactful, immersive performances.Parking InformationFree parking is available starting at 12:30 p.m. in the Kite Pharma lotlocated at 1800 Stewart St., a half-block north of the park. In the event that theKite Pharma lot fills up, overflow parking will be available in the Bergamot Lotlocated immediately west of the Kite Pharma lot, at 2525 Michigan Ave. The lotis approximately 1½ blocks from the park and a pedestrian walkway connectswith the Kite Pharma lot. An attendant will be in the lot and can providedirections to the park.Public transportation is encouraged. Big Blue Bus Route 43 serves Gandara Park, with buses running every 45 minutes. Additionally, Metro Rail’s E Line serves the nearby 26th St./Bergamot Station, with trains operating between East Los Angeles and Downtown Santa Monica every 10 minutes. Plan your trip at bigbluebus.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/americana-in-the-park/100001998496645264 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, food-drinks, Concerts, literary-art, performances, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Gandara Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Monica - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Gandara Park - **lat**: 34.0270996 - **long**: -118.4654527 - **full address**: Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Americana in the Park - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d35ef9579ac9353ec5e5c808f032255d5692625902a99842b703a97b852ac53f-rimg-w1200-h1840-dcf8e8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1787735586 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Americana in the Park being held? - **A:** Americana in the Park takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Americana in the Park? - **A:** Americana in the Park is organized by City of Santa Monica. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Americana in the Park is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Monica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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