Latin Rock Night brings Bardo and Mestizo Beat to The Village on Sept. 12

The City of Big Bear Lake's Summer Concert Series closes out the season with a Latin Rock Night on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 6 PM at The Village, located at the corner of Pine Knot Avenue and Village Drive. Admission is free, and the show features two acts whose sounds span continents and decades^[1].

The artists

Headliner Bardo grew up in La Mirada with Mexican and Colombian roots, and his music reflects it — weaving Latin rhythms together with post-punk, disco, soul, and experimental rock^[1]. Opening the night is Mestizo Beat, an L.A.-based Afro-Latin Soul band returning to Big Bear Lake for its second consecutive year on the Summer Concert Series stage^[1]. The group's instrumental sound is driven by a brass section, fiery guitar solos, organ melodies, and heavy bass lines — drawing from 1960s–70s Funk and Soul, Latin Jazz, Afrobeat, Psychedelic Rock, and Hip-Hop^[1].

What to bring, what to expect

Attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. A Beer Garden will offer beer, wine, and food from local restaurants, while family-friendly games will keep younger concertgoers busy^[1].

Getting there

Parking at The Village is limited on event nights. Pine Knot Avenue from Village Drive to Cameron Drive, and Cameron Drive from Pine Knot to the rear entrance of Village Sports Bar, will be closed to public parking during the event^[1]. Free public parking is available at the Bartlett, Knickerbocker, Pennsylvania, Cottage, Beaver, and Indian Village lots nearby. Mountain Transit's Red, Blue, and Gold Lines all stop at The Village and ride free^[1].

Editor's note: The year of this event (2026) should be confirmed against the published city calendar before this story goes live, as the source artifact does not include an explicit year.

For the full 2026 Summer Concert Series lineup, visit bigbearlake.gov.