Street Scene '06

Street Scene was born in 1984, not once, but twice! There were two Street Scenes that first year: one in May and one in August. Both events occupied just one block of downtown San Diego, on 5th Avenue between J & K Streets -a piece of pavement was part of the Street Scene footprint for 19 years. There was a stage at each end of the block, with concert-goers bouncing back and forth for alternating performances by Los Lobos and The Blasters in May, and by X, Robert Cray, and the Neville Brothers in August.

Today, Street Scene has emerged as a premiere musical event presenting top-rated artists along with a diverse array of musical styles. From Grammy winners to emerging artists, the event continues to preserve its reputation as the top urban music festival in the country.

Street Scene 06 will return to its new home outside of Qualcomm Stadium. The 2.5 million square foot venue received rave reviews from festival-goers and national media. The massive space relieved over-crowding issues of years past and increased the comfort level of all festival attendees. The location offers an unprecedented level of ease in parking and access to public transportation, while centralizing the festivities in an uninterrupted venue.