Ohana festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, blending rock legends Pearl Jam, indie standouts, environmental activism, and oceanfront sunset performances into a distinctly Southern California experience.
As anticipation builds for another sun-soaked end of summer weekend on the coast, the annual Ohana Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup, once again blending legacy rock icons, indie favorites, and surf-town soul against the backdrop of Doheny State Beach.
Founded by Eddie Vedder, the festival has carved out a distinct identity among Southern California’s crowded festival calendar — less about spectacle, more about atmosphere. And this year’s lineup continues that tradition with a mix of heavyweight headliners and carefully curated supporting acts designed to complement the festival’s laid-back coastal setting.
Leading the 2026 bill are Pearl Jam, the hugely popular Americana/country artist Tyler Childers, and Eddie Vedder and Friends, each bringing a catalog deep enough to anchor a night on the sand. Vedder is also expected to make multiple appearances throughout the weekend, a hallmark of previous Ohana editions.
With the announcement of Tyler Childers as the day two headliner, Ohana Festival, long known for its open-minded embrace of artists across genres, further solidifies its growing inclusion of country acts, reflecting an industry-wide shift toward crossover programming and broader audience appeal.
The undercard leans heavily into indie and alternative rock with sets from Fontaines D.C., Alabama Shakes, Courtney Barnett, and Pixies. R&B, country, and Americana also remain central to the festival’s identity, with appearances from Jon Batiste and Stephen Wilson Jr.
True to form, Ohana continues to emphasize discovery alongside nostalgia. Emerging artists, including Ecca Vandal, Horsegirl, and The Front Bottoms, are set to perform earlier daytime slots that have increasingly become some of the festival’s most talked-about sets.
Beyond the music, Ohana’s environmental and conservation focus remains central to the event. The Storytellers’ Cove and activist programming areas are expected to return, featuring conversations centered on ocean preservation, climate awareness, and coastal stewardship and native peoples — causes Vedder has consistently championed since the festival’s launch.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday, May 14th, 12:00 PM PST. Passes are expected to move quickly following the announcement. Previous editions have routinely sold out, drawing fans from across California and beyond for a weekend that feels intentionally smaller and more personal than many large-scale festivals.
Set for September 25-27 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Ohana Festival 2026 once again promises a weekend where soaring guitars, ocean air, and sunset performances converge just steps from the Pacific.
