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MAY 9 – JULY 25, 2026

We’re excited to launch Sunset Concerts, a new outdoor music series bringing unforgettable live performances to EPACENTER! Bay Area music lovers are invited to gather in our outdoor amphitheater for intimate concerts with major headliners, set against the Bay Area’s beautiful summer sunsets. Concertgoers can bring blankets for lawn seating, and rental chairs, food, and beverages will be available for purchase onsite.

Special ticket pricing is available for East Palo Alto residents with proof of ID at entry. Join us for unforgettable evenings of music this summer!

Sponsorships and ticket packages available for all events. Contact Suzanne Romaine at Suzanne@EPACENTERARTS.org.

Photo: David Allen

PETE ESCOVEDO

5:00pm, Saturday, May 9

Our Summer Concerts series kicks off with legendary Latin jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo, a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient recognized for his 50-year career merging Latin, jazz, funk, and salsa. Escovedo will bring rhythm, powerful timbales, and Afro‑Cuban percussion to this celebration of music, culture, family, and legacy.

General Admission $75 | VIP $125
$25 tickets for East Palo Alto residents (with proof of ID at entry)

Photo: Rony Armas

SHEILA E.

7:30pm, Saturday, May 30

“Queen of Percussion” Sheila E. will play an afterparty following EPACENTER’s annual fundraiser, in an electrifying evening concert open to the public titled EPACENTER Illuminated: The After Glow! Music lovers will have the opportunity to support EPACENTER’s mission in this one-night-only event through premium seating tiers that include special amenities such as reserved seating and refreshments. An Oakland native, Sheila E. has worked with artists including Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé, and is one of the few Bay Area artists with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Preferred Seating $250 | VIP $500
East Palo Alto residents can win tickets! Enter the raffle here.

Courtesy of Tony Lindsay

TONY LINDSAY & FRIENDS

6:00pm, Saturday, June 6

Solo vocalist and longtime lead singer for the Grammy-winning band Santana, Tony Lindsay comes to the EPACENTER Amphitheater with a powerful set of soul, R&B, and timeless classics. His velvet voice and commanding stage presence promise an unforgettable night of music.

General Admission $75 | VIP $125
$25 tickets for East Palo Alto residents (with proof of ID at entry)

Courtesy of Con Funk Shun

CON FUNK SHUN

5:00pm, Saturday, July 25

EPACENTER is thrilled to host Vallejo’s legendary funk ensemble during their red-hot national “Smooth Jukebox” tour! Known for classics like “Love’s Train” and “Ffun,” Con Funk Shun closes our Sunset Concerts series with a night of irresistible grooves, ballads, and dancefloor hits.

General Admission $75 | VIP $125
$25 tickets for East Palo Alto residents (with proof of ID at entry)