Southern California’s signature beachfront music, art, and culinary festival is officially back. BeachLife Festival 2026 will return to the Redondo Beach waterfront May 1–3, 2026, marking its seventh year with a lineup that spans generations, genres, and moods, set against the Pacific Ocean.
This year’s headliners read like a greatest-hits soundtrack to coastal California living: Duran Duran, The Offspring, and James Taylor with his All-Star Band anchor the weekend, joined by major crowd favorites including The Chainsmokers, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Grouplove, Peach Pit, and many more.
Fans enjoying memorable sets on the LowTide stage at BeachLife Festival 2025
Photo credit: JP Cordero/BeachLife Festival
A Festival Built on Southern California Culture
Since launching in 2019, BeachLife has carved out a reputation as more than just a music festival. It’s a full weekend immersed in Southern California’s beach culture, welcoming, laid-back, and thoughtfully curated. Alongside live performances across multiple stages, the festival blends elevated food and drink, art installations, interactive brand activations, boutique shopping, games, and sustainability-forward initiatives throughout the grounds.
Last year’s BeachLife drew more than 35,000 attendees and delivered standout performances from Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Alanis Morissette, Train, O.A.R., Pretenders, CAKE, Mt. Joy, Jackson Browne, and The Beach Boys (with special guest John Stamos), reinforcing the festival’s ability to balance legacy artists with contemporary favorites across rock, indie, pop, jam, and reggae.
Rock icons Lenny Kravitz and Alanis Morissette captivated crowds at BeachLife 2025
2026 Daily Music Lineups
Friday, May 1
Duran Duran, The Chainsmokers, Grouplove, Flipturn, Fitz and The Tantrums, BØRNS, Jeremy Buck, The Schizophonics, Willowake, Jen Pop (The Bombpops), Triple Bueno, The Only Bay Allstars, Taft Buckley
Saturday, May 2
The Offspring, Slightly Stoopid, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sugar Ray, Switchfoot, Bad Suns, Fortunate Youth, Landon McNamara, Surfer Girl, Makua, Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), Mike Watt, Easy Honey, PawnShop Kings, Jason DeVore, Water Tower
Sublime’s lead singer Jakob Nowell reaches out to fans at BeachLife Festival 2025
Food, Drink, and Elevated Experiences
BeachLife continues to set itself apart when it comes to food and hospitality. The California Surf Club, which debuted last year, returns in 2026 as a private dining and lounge experience for club members and select festival guests. Overseen by BeachLife Executive Chef Chase Carlson, the space offers gourmet cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and personalized service in a relaxed, ocean-facing setting overlooking the LowTide stage.
Festival attendees were among the first to enjoy the California Surf Club
The Captain’s Culinary Experience, hosted inside the Captain’s Bungalow lounge, will again feature a rotating menu from an acclaimed guest chef (to be announced), with sweeping views of the HighTide main stage. Last year’s experience was led by world-renowned Chef Curtis Stone.
Across the festival grounds, attendees can expect a wide range of food trucks, craft beer gardens, bars, and lounge areas, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options readily available.
New for 2026: Industry Sky Deck
A notable addition this year is the Industry Sky Deck, a premium shared-suite experience at the HighTide main stage designed for client hosting or elevated festival-going. The Sky Deck includes VIP access, a fully furnished indoor-outdoor lounge for up to 25 guests, complimentary catered lunch and dinner, all-day snacks, late-night pizza, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, concierge service, luxury restrooms, and comfort features like shade, heat lamps, and blankets.
Tickets and Access
Three-day and single-day tickets are on sale now at BeachLifeFestival.com, including General Admission, GA+, VIP, Captain, Captain Plus, Industry Sky Deck, and Admiral options.GA
- GA tickets start at $169 (1-day) and $409 (3-day)
- GA+ offers unlimited re-entry
- VIP includes expedited entry, premium viewing areas, dedicated bars and food, and upgraded restrooms
- Captain and Captain Plus passes offer all-inclusive culinary and beverage access, exclusive lounges, premium stage views, parking, and artist interactions
- Admiral Passes (limited) include multi-ticket packages plus boat mooring for three nights
Ages are welcome, and children 6 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
Community and Conservation at the Core
Philanthropy remains a cornerstone of BeachLife. Leading up to the festival, BeachLife will host a Silent Auction benefiting ocean conservation and community causes. 2026 nonprofit partners include Heal the Bay, Surfrider Foundation, Redondo Beach Education Fund, Wyland Foundation, and the Redondo Beach Police Foundation.
The Vision Behind BeachLife
“BeachLife’s grateful for the opportunity to continue curating music, food, and lifestyle experiences that celebrate the beach culture of Southern California,” says festival founder Allen Sanford. “This year’s lineup brings together artists who’ve helped shape the soundtrack of our California lifestyle, from its early days to today.”
BeachLife Festival was co-founded by Allen Sanford and Rob Lissner, alongside Brand Director and SpeakEasy Stage curator Jim Lindberg.
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