28 Music Festivals Coming To Southern California In 2024
In 2023, Southern California will host some of the largest music festivals in the world.
From the iconic mix of genres at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a variety of country performances at Stagecoach, reggaeton and Latin trap at the Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito Beach, the spring and fall CRSSD Fest in Waterfront Park, Latin music at Bèsame Mucho, new wave rhythms of Cruel World, San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival at The Shell, the DIY spirit of Viva! Pomona, the debut of the Rolling Loud hip-hop festival in Inglewood and the final year of Wild Horses, which will take place Dec. 30 at Petco Park, mark another big year for music festivals.
It looks much bigger and better. Whether your heart desires metal, alternative rock, country, techno, new wave, punk, Latin pop and smooth jazz, there's something on the list to satisfy every musical taste.
Here's a list of music festivals coming to Southern California in 2024. Some events may only have dates and locations, but check the official websites.
FEBRUARY
Californian vibes
The three-day reggae, rock and hip-hop music festival will feature performances by Gwen Stefani, Rebelution and Sublime With Rome, who will perform their album 40 Ounces to Freedom in its entirety. Other artists include Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sojo, Common Kings, The Interrupters, Too Short, Skip Marley, Action Bronson and The Pharcyde.
When : February 16 to 18.
Where : Marina Green Park, 386 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach.
Tickets and additional information: Three-day tickets start at $330; VIP tickets start at $515. There's a three-day luxury beach club pass for $1,099; Single-day tickets start at $150 and $225 for VIP membership at Calivibesfest.com.
Horizon Festival
Insomniac's techno brand Events Factory 93 and house music analogue Day Trip come together to merge the two genres. The line-up has not yet been announced, but last year included artists Dom Dolla, Meduza, Eli & Fur, Peggy Gou, Michael Bibi, Anotr, Diplo, Joshwa, Charlotte De Witte, Joseph Capriati and Stella Bossi.
When : February 24 and 25.
Where : Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.
Tickets and Additional Information : Regular two-day tickets start at $177.99; Two-day VIP tickets start at $349; Deposit packages are available for $10.
TO LINE UP
For the past 16 festivals, CRSSD has been San Diego's largest electronic festival. This year's lineup will include Tale of Us, Black Coffee, Armand Van Helden, Astra Club, Dixon, Loco Dice b2b, Nick Fanciulli, Mochakk, Jeff Mills, Joris Voorn, Richie Hawtin and TRYMe.
When : March 2 and 3.
Where : Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego.
Tickets and more information : crssdfest.com.
norco park boots
Country star Thomas Rhett will headline the day-long Norco Boots in the Park festival, which will also feature performances by Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Parmelee, Tyler Braeden, Presley Tennant and Lewis Lux.
When : March 9
Where : SilverLakes Horse Park, 5555 Hamner Ave., Norco.
Tickets and Additional Information: General admission tickets start at $99; VIP tickets start at $249.
roll hard
The International Hip Hop Festival returns for its second year with three days of music at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, located near SoFi Stadium. The event will feature Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd, Sexxy Red, YG & Tygga, Post Malone, Suicideboys, Summer Walker, Big Sean, Bones, Flo Milli, Future x Metro Boomin, Don Toliver, Chief Keef and more.
When : March 15 to 17.
Where : Hollywood Park Grounds, 1001 Stadium Drive, Inglewood.
Tickets and Additional Information: Three-day general admission tickets start at $299; Three-day general admission plus tickets starts at $449; Three-day VIP passes start at $599; Three-day VIP passes with Munchie Pass start at $799. rollloud.com/california
The Rise of the Silverado Clover
Los Angeles punk rockers Flogging Molly will celebrate St. Patrick's Day in early 2024 with a one-day festival called Shamrock Rebellion. It will also include sets from Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, Buzzcocks, Face to Face, Amigo The Devil, NOBRO, Gen and the Degenerates. The event offers tastings from local and regional breweries for ages 21 and up from noon to 3 p.m.
When : March 16
Where : Oak Canyon Park, 5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado.
Tickets and Additional Information: General admission tickets start at $69; VIP passes start at $149; VIP Punch Meeting packages start at $350.
Beyond Wonderland
One of Insomniac Events' longest-running festivals will return to its home at the NOS Events Center with a Mad Tea Party theme. The lineup has yet to be announced, but last year fans saw Alan Walker, AC Slater, Borgore, San Holo, Slushii and many more.
When : March 22 and 23.
Where : NOS Events Center, Via 689 SE, San Bernardino.
Tickets and additional information : Regular two-day tickets cost between $159 and $219; The VIP package costs $279. Paid plans are available starting at $9.99. socal.beyondwonderland.com
Boots in Long Beach Park
Boots in the Park will head to Long Beach in 2024 with headliner Lee Brice. He will join Chris Janson, LoCash, Heidi Merrill, Luvis Lux and other artists to be announced in the coming months.
When : March 23
Where : Queen Mary Festival Complex, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach.
Tickets and more information : Fans can now register for tickets using a valid email address and phone number at bootsinthepark.com.
APRIL
Boots in a San Diego park
Thomas Rhett will once again headline San Diego's Boots in the Park festival, with support from Lee Brice, Scott McCreary, LoCash, Rhett Akins and Alana Springsteen.
When : April 6
Where : Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy., San Diego.
Tickets and more information : Day passes range from $99 to $199; VIP tickets start at $349.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
The biggest celebration in the desert will take place in 2024 at the Empire Polo Club in India. While the lineup has not been announced, fans can expect it to be made up of up-and-coming stars and artists. Olivia Rodrigo, a 20-year-old singer who grew up in Temecula, was absent from April 9-30.
When : April 12 to 14 and 19 to 21.
Where : Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio.
Tickets and Additional Information: Three-day general admission tickets cost $549 to $599; VIP passes range from $1,069 to $1,269. Coachella.com will also offer a variety of options for camping, transportation, parking and other additional services.
"Stage Train" country music festival.
After the madness of Coachella, fans can show off their cowboy boots and ties at the annual three-day country music festival, headlined by Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Morgan Wallen. Other artists include Post Malone, Willie Nelson and Family, Leon Bridges, Jelly Roll, Elle King, Hardy, Bailey Zimmerman, The Beach Boys and many more.
When : April 26 to 28.
Where : Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio.
Tickets and more information: Tickets are officially sold out; A waiting list is available at stagecoach.com.
Adams Avenue is disabled
Acoustic bands and soloists will perform for free at nearly two dozen venues along Adams Avenue in San Diego. The cast has not been announced, but previous headliners include Chris Hillman, David Lindley and Dave Alvin.
When: April 27
Where: Kensington, Normal Heights and University Heights, San Diego.
Tickets and more information: adamsavenuebusiness.com.
POSSIBLE
Beach Life Festival
BeachLife, a three-day festival focused on rock, Americana and reggae, returns to Redondo Beach. The festival will include the popular SpeakEasy stage, where artists will perform stripped-down versions of the music, as well as two main stages, where the music will play continuously throughout the day. The lineup has not been announced, but will be soon.
When : May 3-5
Where : 239 North Harbor Drive, Redonda Beach.
Tickets and Additional Information : Three-day general admission tickets start at $369; three-day VIP passes start at $929; Three-day captain passes start at $3,099. beachlifefestival.com
bay crocodiles
Mardi Gras San Diego will celebrate its 21st anniversary in May with a lineup first commissioned by veteran festival producer Rich Sherman, who runs Orange County's Omega Events. The lineup includes CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Southern Avenue, Marcia Ball, Sonny Landreth, Nikki Hill and Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie.
When: May 9 to 12
Where: Spanish Landing Park, 3900 North Harbor Drive, across from San Diego International Airport.
Tickets and Additional Information: Single-day tickets cost between $50 and $85; multi-day passes cost between $185 and $295; Admission ranges from $100 to $475. gatorbythebay.com
Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival
The Waterfront Music Festival returns after a year-long hiatus, moving from its usual November season to the spring season. The lineup has not been announced, but the three-day event will feature more than 80 artists performing on seven stages. The 2022 cast includes Gwen Stefani, Zac Brown Band and Kings of Leon.
When: May 10 to 12
Where : Seaport Village, 849 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego.
Tickets and more information : Fans can now sign up to receive text message updates on ticket sales, lineup announcements and other information at Wonderfrontfestival.com.
Cruel world
Goldenvoice's Cruel World Festival returns to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with performances from Duran Duran, Interpol, Blondie, Simple Minds, Placebo, Soft Cell, Adam Ant and more.
When : May 11
Where : Brookside at the Rose Bowl, 1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena.
Tickets and Additional Information : General admission tickets start at $229; VIP tickets start at $449.AXS.com
like the sky
The independent music festival celebrating music from the early 2000s will return to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The lineup has yet to be announced, but last year's lineup included Empire of the Sun, MGMT, Ladytron, Caribou, Future Islands and Hot Chip.
When: May 18
Where: Brookside at the Rose Bowl, 1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena.
Tickets and more information : justlikeheavenfest.com.
Joshua Tree Music Festival
This family-friendly musical event takes place twice a year in the Mojave Desert. The four-day festival also includes wellness workshops and yoga classes. Artists announced so far include Fantastic Negrito, Moon Hooch, Telmary & HabanaSana, Madison McFerrin and Q.Varo.
When : May 16 to 19.
Where : Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2780 Sanfer Road, Joshua Tree.
Tickets and Additional Information : Single-day tickets range from $65 to $100; four-day passes start at $215; Children's tickets cost between $25 and $35. Camping passes cost between $135 and $175; On-site parking is $15. Joshuatreemusicfestival.com
Newport Beach Jazz Festival
The 27th three-day jazz festival features performances by Smooth Jazz and R&B artists. The full list will be announced in the coming months, so be sure to check the site for updates. The 2023 lineup includes Bonnie James, Shante Moore, Eric Darius and San Diego singer Rebecca Jade.
When : May 31 to June 2
Where : Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach.
Tickets and Additional Information : Regular weekend tickets start at $265; VIP tickets start at $495.festival.hyatt.com
JUNE
Roots Picnic: Hip-hop is the love of my life
Legendary Philadelphia group The Roots celebrated the first fifty years of hip-hop at the Hollywood Bowl with performances by The Roots, Queen Latifah, Common, Digable Planets, Arrested Development, The Pharcyde, Black Sheep and more.
When : June 29
Where : Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles.
Tickets and more information : $30-$120 at hollywoodbowl.com.
AUGUST
Baja Beach Festival
Since its creation in 2018, this local festival has become one of the largest annual events in North America for fans of reggaeton and Latin trap. This year's lineup has yet to be announced, but past acts include Bad Bunny, Ozuna, J. Balvin, Daddy Yankee, Becky G, Yandel and Grupo Firme de Tijuana.
When: mid-August; date to be confirmed
Where: Rosarito Beach
Tickets and Additional Information: On-sale dates have not been announced, but fans can sign up to receive the latest information by joining the mailing list at: bajabeachfest.com.
"Summer 99 and beyond" Festival.
Creed reunite to headline the one-day festival alongside sets from 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Finger Eleven, Fuel, Upper Horizon and The Verve Pipe.
When : August 31
Where : Glen Helen Amphitheater, 2575 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino.
Tickets and more information : Tickets start at $89 at livenation.com.
SEPTEMBER
KAABU Del Mar
After five years of decline and mired in legal disputes, the popular music festival appears to be making a comeback. The 2024 show will take place over three days at the Del Mar Convention Center, where KAABOO performed from 2015 to 2019. No artists have been announced yet, but previous editions have included Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Robert Plant , The Killers, Wu-Clan Tang, Zac Brown Band, Snoop Dogg, Sheryl Crow and Switchfoot.
When: date not announced
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar.
Tickets and other information: Fans can sign up to receive updates by joining the mailing list at kaaboosd.com.
Adams Avenue Street Fair
The list of participants in the free festival, which is now entering its 42nd edition, has not yet been announced. But artists from the past range from the young No Doubt, Beat Farmers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Andy Summers of the Police to El Vez, Iron Butterfly and former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor.
When: September 21-22
Where: Adams Avenue between 32nd and 37th Streets, San Diego.
Tickets and more information: adamsavenuebusiness.com.
The same but different
The three-day waterfront music, arts and wellness festival returns to Parris Lake. The line-up is not yet final, but fans can expect the presence of electronic, funk and indie DJs.
When : September 27-29.
Where : Lake Parris State Park, 17801 Lake Parris Drive, Parris.
Tickets and more information : Fans can now join the waitlist at ssbdfest.com.
OCTOBER
The last NOFX show
Los Angeles punk rock band NOFX announces its retirement after 40 years with a final 40-city, 40-song tour. The band's final three shows will take place in San Pedro. With the latest show produced in collaboration with Brew Ha Ha Productions and Punk in Drublic Festival, there will be 21+ beer tasting events daily from noon to 3 p.m.
When: October 4-6
Where: Pier 46, 3011 Miner St., San Pedro.
Tickets and Additional Information : Single-day general admission tickets (Friday-Saturday) are $125; One-day VIP admission (Friday to Saturday): $249; General admission tickets for Sunday's final show are $225 and $325 for VIP. General admission tickets for the weekend are $350; VIP weekend passes are $750. All general admission tickets can be purchased at PunkInDrublicFest.com.
Stunning desert view
The Lakeside Psych Rock Festival will return after a year-long hiatus to Parris Lake for three days of music and art. The festival features interactive art installations throughout the camp. The line-up is still unknown, but visitors will be able to enjoy an eclectic mix of rock and psychedelia.
When : October 10 to 13
Where : Lake Parris State Park, 17801 Lake Parris Drive, Parris.
Tickets and more information : Fans can now sign up for updates by joining the mailing list at Desertdaze.org.
36th Annual JazzTrax Festival on Catalina Island
Founded by former San Diego radio station Art Good in 1987, JazzTrax Festival has become a bastion of smooth jazz. The 2024 lineup has not been announced, but in previous years it included Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn, George Duke, Trombone Shorty, Mindy Abair, Dave Koz and Fourplay, as well as bassist Nathan East, who grew up in San Francisco. Diego. .
When: October 10-13 and 17-20
Where: Avalon Lounge and Descanso Beach, Catalina
Tickets and additional information: $305-$470; Jazztrax.com
Alvarado writes for Southern California News Group. Varga is music critic for the Union-Tribune.
