hip-hop night
third thursdays | March 19, 2026
Event Summary
We're bringing Hip-Hop Night to the water. Free, all-ages, and running from 3:30 to 10PM, this is the Third Thursday takeover you don't want to sleep on. Think classic cars, hip-hop puppets, live music and DJs, kids activities, art, salsa dancing, drinks, and so much more, all with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. Whether you're bringing the whole family or rolling through solo, there's something here for everybody.
This is the Pier. This is yours.
Event Schedule
Merry Go-Round Building
3:30 & 4:30 PM - Books & Cookies Musical Storytime | Merry Go-Round Bldg
Main Stage
5:00 PM - Mariachi Alta California
6:00 PM - TOP2BOTTOM LA PRESENTS
MATRE & LA JAE
THE MIGHTY GIANTS
BEOND
VISIONARIES
LIVE ART BY WOES
Classic Car Show Area
4:00 - 8:00 PM - DJ Don Guapo
Patio 66 at Pacific Park (Across from Coffee Bean)
6:00 - 9:30 PM - Salsa Way
Salsa Dance Lessons by Courtney Parisi
Salsa Shows: Milton Martinez, Abela Pena, Gasia Thompson, Braydon Romero
DJ Picoso & DJ Ronnie
Live Music by Sangre Nueva
Location
Santa Monica Pier
Merry Go-Round & Parking Deck
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
TrANSPORTATION
Rideshare
If coming to the Pier, set your destination to 1550 Appian Way to be dropped off by the beach.
Metro
Walk to the Pier from the Downtown Santa Monica Expo Station, head west on Colorado Avenue and walk down the Pier bridge for amazing views and fun.
Bus
Public transportation like the bus is an important step in managing sustainability. Find up-to-date times and schedules at bigbluebus.com.
Bike
Take the Marvin Braude Bike Trail Bikes are allowed on the Pier.
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