Downtown San Diego's live music crawl is coming back this fall, with venues across the Gaslamp Quarter set to host a rotating lineup of local acts over a single evening.

The format stays simple: one wristband, a dozen-plus stages within walking distance, and sets staggered so crowds can wander from blues bars to rooftop DJ decks between acts. Organizers say this year's edition will lean harder on homegrown talent, with most slots reserved for San Diego-based bands and singer-songwriters.

Nearby restaurants are expected to join in again with late-night menus, and trolley service downtown makes the car-free route an easy option.

Dates and the full venue map are expected closer to the event, but downtown regulars can plan on an early-fall weekend evening.