Los Van Van | Music in the Park | San Jose, California

Cuba superstars Los Van Van make their first appearance in San Jose in more than two decades! A show not to miss. There will be dancing.

By Music in the Park San Jose

Date and time

Friday, July 26 · 4 - 10pm PDT

Location

Plaza de Cesar Chavez

1 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95113

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 6 hours

Making their first appearance in San Jose in more than two decades, Los Van Van takes the stage at Plaza de Cesar Chavez on July 24 for a dance party that will get everyone moving.

Los Van Van are one of the most important and influential bands in the history of 20th and 21st century Cuban pop music. By mixing pop, funk, rock, and soul with their native traditions, Los Van Van has become widely recognized as a genre-creating band— one that changed the course of popular music for an entire generation.

“The music that Juan Formell and Los Van Van make is songo, a fusion that happened in 1969 when the trombone-driven son changuistylings of Elio Reve met the French-inspired string-and-flute charanga. With these sounds as its musical texture and the fresh groove of a funkified new beat with strong tinges of North American funk, rock and jazz, Los Van Van opened a dance-charged new chapter in Cuban pop music.” Jesse Chuy Varela, Metro Silicon Valley.

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Frequently asked questions

Are bags allowed?

No oversize bags, totes or backpacks. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and/or small clutch bags (4.5”x 6.5”) are allowed. All bags are subject to search.

Can I bring drinks or food?

No outside food, beverages or water bottles will be allowed into the venue. There will be water available for sale inside the venue.

What is available to eat at the venue?

There will be various food trucks selling food and there are beverage booths with beer, wine and water. We curate a variety of local food options and hope you will be pleased with the selections.

Is venue ADA accessible?

Plaza de Cesar Chavez is wheelchair-accessible and has some areas marked ADA with limited seating.

Can I bring a pet?

We love fluffy animals, but unfortunately, no pets are allowed, other than service animals with proper documentation.

Can I use cash to purchase food or beverages?

This is a mostly cashless event. Credit or debit cards are required at the majority of booths.

Can I bring a chair or blanket?

Lawn chairs, camping chairs or chairs of any type are not permitted in the venue. Blankets, however, are allowed. We do provide seating, on a first-come, first-served basis in the VIP section.

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Music in the Park San Jose

Downtown’s premier summer music series brings people together for good music, good food and good times in the heart of the city.