{"id":290098,"date":"2026-05-12T20:59:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/290098\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:59:07","slug":"cool-canyon-nights-free-music-series-returns-thursdays-at-mckelligon-canyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/290098\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Canyon Nights free music series returns Thursdays at McKelligon Canyon"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Free live music is back at McKelligon Canyon. <\/p>\n

According to Townsquare Media, Cool Canyon Nights Music Series returns starting Thursday and continuing every Thursday until July 30. <\/p>\n

Presented by WestStar, the ‘night’ will start every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the El Paso Community College Career and Technical Education Patio Stage and will then be followed at 7 p.m. on the main stage inside the McKelligon Canyon amphitheater. <\/p>\n

Organizers said the 2026 series will kick off with Mariachi Los Arrieros, and then will be followed by a diverse collection of artists, which includes Sir El Tom’s piano-driven rock show, Queen of Tejano doing a Selena tribute and rock band The Roulettes. <\/p>\n

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Cool Canyon Nights free music series at McKelligon Canyon calendar. Credit: Townsquare Media<\/p>\n

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Besides live music, there will be food trucks, artisan vendors, photo opportunities, and giveaways at the Labinoti Law prize tent.<\/p>\n

The concert series is free; however, organizers are selling VIP tickets, which include reserved seating in the Babytree Surrogacy VIP lounge and amphitheater, complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres, and a beverage during the show. <\/p>\n

Organizers stressed that attendees need to follow the clear bag policy inside the venue, and as a result, are encouraging people to leave purses and handbags in their vehicles.<\/p>\n

This is the 16th season.<\/p>\n

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