Christmas with el Twanguero — Live in Santa Monica

Latin Grammy-winning Spanish guitarist and composer Diego García “Twanguero” brings his unmistakable sound to Santa Monica for a special holiday concert.

Christmas with El Twanguero is Diego’s own take on Christmas and the holiday season — reimagined through his vintage rockabilly sound, with the warmth of Spanish and Latin American roots and plenty of electric guitar.

For this special night, Twanguero returns to First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica with his band (Jon Cornell on bass and Juan Moreno on percussion) and special guests. Independently produced, the show brings the Christmas with El Twanguero project to the stage with the musicians and collaborators who help bring it to life.

Join us for a festive night of live music to close the year — whether you already know Twanguero or are discovering him for the first time.

A festive night with a little more twang.

Friday, December 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Erste Presbyterianische Kirche von Santa Monica

“One of the most fascinating guitarists I’ve ever heard.” — NPR

Doors: 6:30 PM · Concert: 7:30 PM · All ages welcome

The venue is ADA accessible. If you have any accessibility needs or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us in advance at [email protected] so we can best accommodate you.

Convenient parking is available at the Santa Monica City Parking Structure (P2), located directly across the street from the church.

The Story Behind the Album

Christmas with El Twanguero was recorded to analog tape in Madrid, but the project took an unexpected turn after Diego led a masterclass in Guatemala. A conversation with the teens at El Patojismo sparked a promise: to help bring guitars and essential music gear to their school. That promise became part of the story and mission behind the album.