South Coast Botanic Gardens opens up for after hours fun on Thursdays this summer.

Guests can roam the Gardens' 87 acres, experience Bamboozled, sip on a cocktail or grab a bite to eat, play yard games and listen to music. all while enjoying the Garden’s natural beauty.

Ms. Allison keeps kids entertained on the Lower Meadow, with fun activities such as parachutes, obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more.*

Each week may vary slightly in its programming.  

Upcoming Concerts:
June 5: Reggae Night with Survival Band featuring Jah Faith
June 12: Country Night with Franklin Wall
June 19: Dueling Piano Night with Pianomania!
June 26: R&B Night with Tyghtship

July 10: Disco Night with Modern Highway
July 17: Blues Night with The Chester Martin Blues Band
July 24: Santana Night with Smooth Sounds of Santana
July 31: Sitar Meets Pop Night with Ronobir Lahiri 

August 7: Jimmy Buffett Night with Mark Wood & the Parrot Head Band
August 14:  Selena Night with Amor Prohibido
August 21: Throwback Thursday Night with The 80’z All Stars
August 28: High Tide Night with Yacht Rocker

The musicians do two 45-minute sets. 

*Parents are asked to chaperone their child at all times. Children under 3 must be accompanied inside the play area at all times.

No outside food and beverage are allowed during the Sunset Series.

A VIP ticket ($39) includes access to a premium seating area with Adirondack Chairs provided, access to the VIP bar, 30 minutes of VIP time with Miss Allison, unlimited access to SOAR: Tropical Butterflies throughout the night, early entry into the Garden, and one free Hard Butterfly Palmer per ticketholder. Note: on Smog City Brewing Company nights, guests will receive a complimentary beer instead.