Downtown El Paso is about to turn up the volume this summer as the beloved El Fresco Music Series makes its return to the Convention Center Plaza starting Friday, May 8.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Known for transforming warm evenings into lively celebrations, the free outdoor concert series is once again inviting the community to gather, dance, and soak in the city\u2019s local talent.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme, El Fresco All Stars, will spotlight standout performers from the region across four can\u2019t-miss dates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Each event promises a full experience with live music, local food vendors serving up crowd favorites, refreshing drinks, and a curated lineup of artisan vendors bringing unique finds to the plaza.<\/p>\n
Adding even more excitement, Nusenda Credit Union has signed on as the presenting sponsor through 2028, marking a major investment in the future of the series. The partnership aims to elevate the overall experience while continuing to highlight El Paso\u2019s vibrant creative scene. <\/p>\n
Nusenda CEO and President Michelle Dearholt shared that supporting El Fresco reflects the organization\u2019s commitment to bringing people together and celebrating the spirit that makes El Paso unique.<\/p>\n
Alfresco Fridays Facebook<\/p>\n
Alfresco Fridays Facebook<\/p>\n
The 2026 lineup includes Disco Fever on May 8, Latina Legends on June 19, Noche de Cumbias on July 17, and Country Spotlight on August 21\u2014each offering its own vibe and soundtrack for the summer.<\/p>\n
Best of all, El Fresco remains free and open to all ages, making it the perfect excuse to grab your crew, bring the family, and enjoy unforgettable nights in the heart of downtown. More details, including artist announcements, are expected soon.<\/p>\n
El Paso Students Slime Teachers Ahead of STAAR Tests<\/p>\n
El Paso students gear up for STAAR testing with a fun pep rally featuring dance-offs, teacher sliming, and a surprise moment that had the whole school cheering.<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Courtesy: Capistrano Elementary School\/Iris Lopez<\/p>\n
El Paso Engineer Gabriel Esparza Wins First Latin Grammy Win<\/p>\n
El Paso audio engineer Gabriel Esparza earns his first Latin Grammy in a powerful, emotional moment tied to family, grief, and healing.<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Courtesy: Gabriel Esparza<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Downtown El Paso is about to turn up the volume this summer as the beloved El Fresco Music…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":252073,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[138,140,139,141,142,6262,143,833],"class_list":["post-252072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-el-paso","tag-el-paso","tag-el-paso-headlines","tag-el-paso-news","tag-featured-carousel","tag-include-in-newsletter","tag-list-posts","tag-local-el-paso","tag-local-texas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252072"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252072\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/252073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}