One of Dana Point’s biggest weekends of the year is almost here. Ohana Fest 2026 returns to Doheny State Beach September 25–27, bringing three days of live music, ocean views and plenty of activity to the Dana Point coastline.
This year marks the festival’s 10th anniversary and features another impressive lineup, with Eddie Vedder & Friends, Maná, Tyler Childers, Alabama Shakes and Pearl Jam among the artists headed to Dana Point.
Whether you’re attending the festival or simply live nearby, here’s what to know about Ohana Fest 2026 in Dana Point.
Ohana Fest 2026 Dates & Location
Ohana Festival takes place Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Doheny State Beach.
Festival gates open at 12 p.m. each day, with the festival running until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday.
With three stages just steps from the sand and Pacific Ocean, Ohana offers a setting that is distinctly Dana Point.
Ohana Fest 2026 Lineup
The 2026 Ohana Festival lineup brings together rock, alternative, Americana, soul and more throughout the three-day weekend.
Friday, September 25 features Eddie Vedder & Friends and Maná, along with Billy Idol, Bad Religion, Courtney Barnett, Sugar and more.
Saturday, September 26 is led by Tyler Childers and Alabama Shakes, with Jon Batiste, Men I Trust, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Front Bottoms and others also taking the stage.
Sunday, September 27 closes out the weekend with Pearl Jam, joined by Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Rilo Kiley, The Format, Tom Odell and more.
Altogether, the weekend features 35+ performances across three stages.
More Than Just the Music
Ohana has grown into much more than a traditional music festival.
Storytelling in the Cove features exhibits and panels with conservationists, environmentalists, researchers and professional surfers, bringing together many of the ocean, conservation and community themes that fit naturally with the festival’s Dana Point setting.
Add in food, art and a weekend spent alongside the Pacific, and it’s easy to see why Ohana has become one of Dana Point’s signature annual events.
Getting to Ohana Fest 2026
If you’re attending this year, it’s worth planning your transportation ahead of time.
Festival parking is limited, and parking passes must be purchased in advance. Ohana also provides designated rideshare areas and bicycle parking.
Visitors traveling by train can take Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to San Juan Capistrano and continue to Dana Point by OCTA Route 91 or rideshare.
Be sure to check the official Ohana Festival website before heading out for the latest parking, transportation and festival information.
What Dana Point Residents Should Expect
Even if you’re not attending Ohana Fest, you’ll probably notice when it arrives.
Expect increased traffic around Doheny State Beach, Dana Point Harbor, Pacific Coast Highway and Del Obispo Street, particularly as festivalgoers arrive and after the final performances each night.
Restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses throughout Dana Point are also likely to be busier than usual during the weekend.
For local residents, allowing a little extra time to get around town — especially near Doheny and the harbor — can make things easier.
Make a Weekend of It in Dana Point
If you’re visiting Dana Point for Ohana Fest 2026, there’s plenty to experience beyond the festival grounds.
Spend the morning exploring Dana Point Harbor, grab breakfast or coffee around town, take a walk along the coast or enjoy some time at the beach before the festival gates open.
That’s part of what makes Ohana different from a typical music festival. You’re not simply heading to a concert venue — you’re spending the weekend in one of Southern California’s most unique coastal communities.
Ohana Fest 2026 Quick Facts
Dates: September 25–27, 2026
Location: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
Gates Open: 12 p.m. daily
Friday: Eddie Vedder & Friends, Maná and more
Saturday: Tyler Childers, Alabama Shakes and more
Sunday: Pearl Jam, Fontaines D.C. and more
Performances: 35+ across three stages
For the latest schedule, tickets, parking information and festival updates, visit the official Ohana Festival website.
Ohana Fest and Life in Niguel Shores
Events like Ohana Fest are part of what makes living in Dana Point so unique. For residents of Niguel Shores, some of the area’s best beaches, coastal trails, Dana Point Harbor and events like Ohana Fest are all just minutes from home.
It’s one of the many reasons Niguel Shores offers such a unique coastal lifestyle and a close connection to everything happening around Dana Point.
If you’re curious about calling the community home, take a look at the homes currently for sale in Niguel Shores and explore what’s available in the neighborhood today.
Whether you’re heading to Doheny for Ohana Fest or enjoying the weekend closer to home, Ohana Fest 2026 is shaping up to be another memorable weekend in Dana Point.