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With room for roughly 395 and a 21+ policy, The Blue Lagoon is part of the live-music circuit in Santa Cruz, California. The Blue Lagoon is a daytime bar, and a nighttime dance club and live venue. Shows are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and sometimes Saturdays. The The Blue Lagoon calendar is open to Hip Hop, Metal, Punk, and Rock. The Blue Lagoon accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The Blue Lagoon’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming The Blue Lagoon, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

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Capacity
395
Age policy
21+
Genres
Hip Hop, Metal, Punk, Rock
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Address
923 Pacific Avenue, 95060, United States
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(831) 423-7117
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