Santa Monica is turning up the volume this weekend as Santa Monica Block Fest returns for its November Friendsgiving edition. The free open-air festival will bring live music, food vendors, shopping and entertainment to downtown on Saturday, November 14th.
The event will take over the Third Street Promenade area, transforming the pedestrian shopping district into a lively nighttime festival. Visitors can expect multiple music stages, a food night market, a vendor village, and plenty of opportunities to dance and explore.
Organized by YAPPY STUDIOS, the monthly event takes place on the second Saturday of each month. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.
Santa Monica Block Fest Friendsgiving
This month’s Friendsgiving edition will feature several music stages curated by YAPPY STUDIOS, Beat Repeat, and other collaborators.
The lineup includes Sommer Ray, Matt Steffanina, Anaya, The Botanist, Devin Lucien, Tiedye, Izy and Twee, Superwavy, Hamoudie, and Krazy.
Beyond the music, visitors can explore a food night market featuring more than 20 food vendors, along with a vendor village and other festival experiences.
The Friendsgiving theme also brings a seasonal twist to the festivities, making it an opportunity to gather with friends and enjoy an evening out in downtown Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Block Fest street closures and traffic impacts
Drivers heading to downtown Santa Monica on Saturday should plan for road closures beginning at 2 p.m. and lasting until midnight.
According to the City of Santa Monica’s street closure schedule, the affected areas include the 1200 block from Court to the 1300 block, between Second and Fourth streets, as well as the Arizona Avenue end of the Farmers Market.
Alleys will remain open during the event, but drivers should expect traffic impacts around the festival area and allow extra time to reach downtown.
Visitors may want to consider arriving early or using alternative transportation to avoid the busiest traffic periods.
📅 When: Saturday, November 14, 5 p.m. to midnight
📍Where: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
