Ohana Festival 2026: Music, Surf Culture and What to Know

Ohana Festival returns to Doheny State Beach September 25-27, bringing three days of music, surf culture, environmental storytelling and more than 35 performances to the Southern California coast.

The oceanfront setting is a major part of the experience, but the 2026 festival is not simply a concert with sand nearby. Ohana continues to connect music with the people, stories and environmental issues that shape coastal culture.

This year’s lineup moves from punk, alternative rock and Latin rock on Friday to roots music and soul on Saturday before closing with a deep Sunday run of alternative favorites led by Pearl Jam.

Ohana Festival’s 2026 Lineup by Day

The festival opens Friday with Eddie Vedder & Friends and Maná, followed by a lineup that includes Billy Idol, Bad Religion, Courtney Barnett, Sugar, Otoboke Beaver, Midnight Generation, Florence Road, Mereba and Mutlee.

For longtime Revolt readers, Friday carries plenty of familiar energy. Bad Religion remains one of Southern California punk’s defining bands, while Billy Idol, Courtney Barnett and the newly active Sugar give the day a wide alternative-rock range.

Saturday shifts direction with Tyler Childers, Alabama Shakes, Jon Batiste, Men I Trust, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Front Bottoms, Alice Phoebe Lou, Marlon Funaki, Jake Wesley Rogers, PEST and Ellery Harper.

Sunday closes the weekend with Pearl Jam, Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Rilo Kiley, The Format, Tom Odell, Ecca Vandal, Horsegirl, Villanelle, Linka Moja and Speed of Light.

That Sunday sequence may be the strongest single run for alternative-music fans. Fontaines D.C., Pixies and Rilo Kiley lead directly into Pearl Jam’s festival-closing set at Doheny.

Performance times are posted on the official Ohana Festival schedule. Set times and festival details can change, so check the schedule or official festival app before leaving for Dana Point.

The Cove Connects Music, Surfing and Coastal Culture

The Cove is what separates Ohana from a standard destination music festival.

The 2026 storytelling program is built around oceans, activism, environmental justice, art, community and Indigenous voices. The speakers include Acjachemen ceremonial leader and cultural director Adelia Sandoval, skate photographer Atiba Jefferson, professional surfer and scientist Cliff Kapono, big-wave surfer and activist Greg Long, photographer Chris Burkard and Pearl Jam bassist and lifelong skateboarder Jeff Ament.

Those conversations give festivalgoers a chance to step away from the main stages and hear directly from people working in surf science, conservation, photography, skateboarding and Indigenous cultural preservation.

See the current speakers and session schedule on the festival’s official Storytellers page.

What Revolt Readers Should Watch

The obvious music picks are Bad Religion on Friday and the Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Rilo Kiley and Pearl Jam sequence on Sunday. The less obvious move is to leave enough room in the schedule for The Cove.

Atiba Jefferson’s career connects skateboarding, music and editorial photography. Cliff Kapono brings surfing and marine science into the same conversation. Greg Long’s work extends beyond big-wave performance into ocean advocacy and heavy-water safety. Jeff Ament’s skateboarding work includes helping fund and build skateparks in communities across the American West.

That crossover between music, action sports, art and community is exactly where Ohana fits Revolt.

Beachside Bites and Festival Upgrades

Ohana’s Beachside Bites program brings a range of West Coast food options into the festival grounds, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices.

VIP and Ultimate VIP ticket packages add amenities such as dedicated lounges, elevated viewing areas and expedited entry. Availability varies by ticket level, so compare the current benefits and restrictions directly through the official festival ticket page before purchasing or upgrading.

Getting to Doheny State Beach

Festival gates are scheduled to open at noon each day. Friday and Saturday are scheduled to end at 10:30 p.m., while Sunday is scheduled to end at 10 p.m.

Parking passes are limited and must be purchased in advance. The festival says there will be no on-site parking-pass sales. Ohana also lists designated rideshare locations, extended weekend trolley hours and bike parking near the main entrance.

Review the latest routes, parking locations and transportation updates on the festival’s official transportation page.

What You Can Bring

Ohana’s entry rules are specific, and showing up with the wrong bag or beach gear can slow down the start of the day.

• Small clutch purses and fanny packs measuring 6 by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear, but may have no more than one pocket.
• Larger permitted bags must be clear and smaller than 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
• Hydration packs are allowed if emptied before entry and limited to the reservoir pocket plus one additional pocket.
• Empty refillable water bottles are allowed, but glass is prohibited.
• Non-aerosol sunblock, rechargeable portable batteries, raincoats and ponchos are allowed.
• Standard beach towels up to 60 by 30 inches are allowed only in designated areas and only until approximately 4 p.m.
• Beach chairs, coolers, outside food and drinks, umbrellas, skateboards and professional camera equipment are prohibited.

Policies may change. Check the official allowed and prohibited items list and bag policy before packing.

Ohana Festival 2026 Details

What: Ohana Festival 2026
When: Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026
Where: Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, California
Gates: Noon daily
Official information: OhanaFest.com

Tickets were limited at the time of publication. Check the official festival site for current availability and verified options.

More From Revolt In Style

Before heading to Doheny, check the 2026 Revolt In Style Summer Gear Guide. For more Southern California music and surf culture, read about the Sessions Surf Festival at Seaside Reef and the Ocean Way Festival cancellation following beach damage from Hurricane Marie.