Ohana Festival
Three-day beach music festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Sept. 25-27, with 35+ performances across three stages.
What It Is
Ohana Festival is a three-day beach music festival on the sand at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. The 2026 edition runs Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, with more than 35 performances across three stages, plus storytelling and conservation programming in The Cove.
Why Go
This is one of the biggest South Orange County music weekends of the year and a real Dana Point travel driver. The beach setting is the whole point: ocean air, sunset sets, and a festival footprint that feels coastal rather than arena-scale. The 2026 lineup snapshot has included Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, Tyler Childers, Maná, Alabama Shakes, Jon Batiste, Fontaines D.C., and Pixies. For final lineup and set times, defer to the official site.
What To Know Before You Go
Dates: Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026. Hours: Gates scheduled to open at noon each day; scheduled closing is 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. Sunday. Location: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point. Tickets: Ticketed. GA, VIP, hotel packages, and group options are typical. Availability, tier pricing, and resale status change constantly; verify current tiers on the official ticket page before booking.
The Honest Take
Cover Ohana early. Tickets and lodging move fast, and Dana Point traffic and parking around Doheny both become their own logistics puzzles by Friday. Don't promise a specific lineup, set times, or ticket availability without a same-day check. This is best framed as a destination weekend: music, beach, where to stay, where to eat in Dana Point, and how to plan the drive-in.