California Music Festival Schedule [2026] List of Electrifying Events

This is a music festival held in the historic town of Mendocino in Northern California. Officially, it champions “a fusion of superb music by outstanding performers in a charming location,” offering a diverse lineup in the evenings ranging from orchestra, big band, and chamber music to blues, jazz, world, folk, and bluegrass. During the day, you can enjoy a piano series and an emerging artists program at intimate venues around town. In 2026, it will take place from July 11 to July 25.

HARD Summer Music Festival is a music festival held at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, near Los Angeles, USA. Staged over two days across the vast grounds adjacent to SoFi Stadium, the official description highlights it as an event centered on electronic music, featuring live acts and up-and-coming artists. In 2026, it will take place on August 1 and 2.

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is a large-scale jazz festival held in downtown San Jose, California. The organizing body, San Jose Jazz, celebrates jazz as a dynamic and ever-evolving art form, upholding tradition while actively supporting the next generation of performers. In 2026, a variety of performances will take place across multiple stages from August 7 to 9.

Splash House is a stay-and-play poolside festival held every summer in Palm Springs, California. Under the banner “Palm Springs – no place we’d rather be,” it transforms the entire city into a sun-soaked playground over two weekends. By day, attendees enjoy hotel pool parties, and by night, After Hours takes over the local air museum, where you can dance beneath the displayed aircraft. In 2026, it will be held on August 7–9 and 14–16.

OUTSIDE LANDS is a large-scale music festival held in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, USA. In addition to a diverse lineup of artists, it features robust food and drink programs such as “Taste of the Bay Area,” which brings together Bay Area restaurants, allowing attendees to enjoy music and food culture as one. In 2026, it will be held from August 7 to 9 as an all-ages outdoor event.

This is a premier jazz festival representing Southern California, held in Long Beach, California. Set on two stages at a seaside outdoor venue, it delivers the organizer’s promise of an “unforgettable jazz experience,” spanning from classic R&B to jazz perfect for summer nights. Amid the pleasant ambiance of the grassy knoll, you can enjoy not only performances by top artists but also a curated selection of gourmet food and art—an oceanfront music experience like no other. It will take place from August 8 to 9, 2026.

Head in the Clouds Festival is a music festival co-hosted by Goldenvoice and 88rising, held in Pasadena near Los Angeles, USA. The venue is Brookside at the Rose Bowl, adjacent to the iconic Rose Bowl. The official slogan is “ONE DAY TO DO IT ALL,” presenting a one-day event with a diverse lineup of stages. In 2026, it will take place on Saturday, August 8.