Adams Avenue Roots Festival

Get ready to ditch the cords and embrace the raw sound at Adams Avenue Unplugged, formerly known as the Adams Avenue Roots Festival, the ultimate acoustic walkabout that proves you do not need electricity to spark a musical revolution. Spanning a two-mile stretch across University Heights, Normal Heights, and Kensington, this free festival transforms local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars into vibrant intimate stages. With over eighty live performances ranging from indie folk to soulful blues, there is a rhythm waiting around every corner to get your toes tapping. Anchored by the main stage at the historic Normal Heights United Church, where you can grab a cold beverage at the community beer garden, this event is a full-blown celebration of raw talent and neighborhood culture. Just bring your most comfortable walking shoes and an appetite for discovery, because this acoustic adventure is the perfect excuse to wander, listen, and feast your way through San Diego’s coolest streets.