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# Santa Monica Pier's 'Locals' Night' returns April 16 with music, art, salsa, and live theater
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-piers-locals-night-returns-april-16-with-music-art-salsa-and-live-theater/
- Published: 2026-04-15T19:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-15T18:59:59.000Z
- Author: Maaz Alin
- Tags: Events, Pier

The Santa Monica Pier will host the spring edition of Locals' Night on Thursday, April 16, from 3:30 to 10 p.m., featuring two stages of live music, a Spring Art Mart, salsa dancing, a classic car show, and a live theatrical performance.

Presented by Pacific Park in partnership with Harvelle's, the free, all-ages event transforms the Pier into an open-air celebration of music, art, and community.

Musical acts include No Reaction and a secret headliner on the Punk Stage, and No Chasers and Alligator Beach Band on the Harvelle's Stage. DJ URL will open the evening. The Spring Art Mart runs 4-8:30 p.m. on the Pier Parking Deck, featuring local artists, vintage finds, and handmade goods.

Salsa Way at Patio 66 at Pacific Park offers free salsa lessons and an open dance floor from 6-9:30 p.m., with beer, wine, and a margarita special available for purchase. A classic car show runs 4-8 p.m.

The evening also includes a special performance of "Save the Pier!" a live theatrical production celebrating the history and community spirit of the Santa Monica Pier, from 8-9 p.m. at the West End behind Mariasol. Books & Cookies Musical Storytime for families takes place at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Merry Go-Round Building.

April's Locals' Night also spotlights the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the legendary highway that ends at the Santa Monica Pier. More information is available at www.santamonica.com/route66.

"Locals' Night is where the community comes to life on the Pier," said Jim Harris, Executive Director and Historian of the Santa Monica Pier.

Free tickets are available at eventbrite.com/e/locals-night-at-the-santa-monica-pier-tickets-1035331714027\. The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A.

Edited by SMDP Staff