Sneak Peek! New to First Night Monterey for 2022

a Monterey based band exploring pop, funk, & Latin rock through the ages.

Loved by locals for their danceable blues rock, The ElDorados were voted Best Band in 2019's Monterey Weekly contest! Classic blues and rock, with an impressive repertoire of original music!

Finale Band! This high energy, seven piece Latin Jazz ensemble received a standing ovation from a full-house crowd at the 2017 Monterey Jazz Festival!

Michelle dominates every inch of the stage before wielding her violin in classic rock goddess mode! An electric performer, prolific songwriter, vocal powerhouse and violinist extraordinaire.

Members of SambaDá come from a wide range of styles, generations and sensibilities, united by a magic felt by both the band and the audience. Finale band SambaDá brings joy to each performance!!

The Monterey County Pops will present a fabulous program of music to celebrate Monterey's 250th Birthday!

Enjoy a performance of improvisational Jazz with these five reknowned jazz musicians!

Traditional folkloric dance from this Seaside youth folklorico group will put smiles on your faces!