A brand-new music festival is coming to Santa Monica this fall. Ocean Way Festival will debut on September 26–27, 2026 on the sands of Santa Monica Beach. The two-day event marks the first major music festival ever held on the city’s iconic coastline.
Ocean Way Festival is produced by Goldenvoice, the promoter behind two of California’s biggest music festivals: Coachella and Stagecoach.
🎶 The lineup
Ocean Way Festival’s debut edition features an impressive mix of rock, indie, soul, and electronic artists led by The Killers, Olivia Dean, and Jack White.
Performing artists
- The Killers
- Olivia Dean
- Jack White
- Sublime
- Alvvays
- Khruangbin
- Hiatus Kaiyote
- Durand Jones & The Indications
- SG Lewis
- Blond
- Hot Chip (DJ Set)
🎟️ How to get tickets
Festival tickets go on sale later this month, with an exclusive presale available for Santa Monica residents before the general public sale.
- Santa Monica resident presale: Wednesday, July 22
- General on-sale: Thursday, July 23
Fans will be able to purchase both single-day and two-day passes with General Admission and Premium ticket options available. Get more information on the Ocean Way Festival website.
🌊 More than just a music festival
Ocean Way Festival is part of Santa Monica’s broader effort to expand arts and cultural programming along the coast. Goldenvoice was selected by the City of Santa Monica to produce the event as part of the city’s Realignment Plan, an initiative focused on public safety, economic growth, and cultural vitality.
“Santa Monica has an incredible music history, and Goldenvoice has been fortunate to be part of that story,” Goldenvoice Vice President of Regional Festivals Nic Adler said in a statement. “Ocean Way Festival is our opportunity to celebrate that history while building something that feels authentically Santa Monica for years to come.”
Mayor Caroline Torosis added that the festival is part of the city’s ongoing renaissance, bringing visitors together while keeping the local community at the heart of the celebration.
📆 Dates: September 26–27, 2026
📍Location: Santa Monica Beach
