Sycuan Casino Resort Launches “El Río”

Sycuan Casino Resort Launches “El Río” Bringing Upbeat Latino Music Poolside
The first-ever Latino Poolside Concert Arrives in San Diego This Season

EL CAJON, Calif. – July 14, 2025 – Sycuan Casino Resort is proud to announce the debut of El Río, the casino’s first Latino poolside summer concert series. Hosted at Retreat Pool & Cabanas, the casino’s pool venue will bring the culture, traditions and sounds of Latino music with live concerts starting in July.

La Sonora Santanera Tributo a Carlos Colorado y La Gran Sonora Dinamita will kick off the pool party series at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30. The group will pay a tribute to La Sonora Santanera and La Gran Sonora Dinamita, where guests can dance and sing along to cumbia, mambo and other tropical Latino favorites, including “Mi Cucu,” “Perfume de Gardenias” and “Oye.” Tickets start at $19 when purchased through the Sycuan App or at the Box Office. Tickets may also be purchased online. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The El Río concert series will continue throughout the summer, with the next concert scheduled on Thursday, Sept. 24. Sycuan Casino Resort will announce upcoming performers soon.

Attendees will have full access to Retreat Pool & Cabanas, featuring an expansive pool deck with two pools, a lazy river, a swim-up bar and hot tubs. Cabanas will be available to reserve for those seeking added comfort. The pool venue will also offer a limited-time menu with standout food options like the Retreat Nachos and Classic Buffalo Wings, and signature cocktails such as the Golden Hour.

Inspired by The River at Sycuan, El Río expands on Sycuan’s entertainment offerings from its continued success of its country poolside concert series. This new addition also reflects Sycuan Casino Resort’s commitment to delivering diverse and inclusive entertainment experiences in the San Diego community.

For more information about Sycuan Casino Resort, please visit www.sycuan.com or follow them on Instagram @Sycuan_CasinoResort, X @SycuanCasino or Facebook @SycuanCasinoResort.

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About Sycuan Casino Resort
Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now more than 42 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego’s premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan includes a 12-story luxury hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities including a variety of new restaurants from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center and a state-of-the-art pool and gardens area with a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan also boasts an expanded casino floor with over 2,300 slot machines and 52 table games in a variety of gaming options. Sycuan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information visit www.sycuan.com or call 619.445.6002.