LOCAL EVENTS
San Marcos has long been a music friendly town with the opportunity to see live music almost every night of the week. From bars that double as music venues such as The Porch, Jacks Roadhouse, Tantra and Senza Maeso, to concert specific venues such as The Marc, there is a scene for every style and taste. The Destination Services team, which includes Visit San Marcos and Downtown San Marcos, has always promoted and provided resources and fun events for tourists and locals alike, but since 2021, they have had a dedicated branch offering a hub of all things music in the form of Listen San Marcos. This resource provides weekly and daily live music lists and a constantly updated music directory. They are also the force behind the San Marcos branch of Make Music Day, which brought 59 free music performances across 12 local locations all in celebration of sound and rhythm.
Make Music Day is celebrated all over the world starting in France in 1982. French politician Jack Lang and his staff at the Ministry of Culture wanted to create a new musical holiday where music would be free and accessible all around the city from street corners to rooftops. Nearly four decades later the holiday has spread worldwide in over 1,000 cities and 120 countries. This year was San Marcos’ second year participating in what is sure to be a long history of musical celebrations throughout the 78666.
