Ohana Festival

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MusicDana Point
Dates25–27 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsOhana's defining feature is its setting: the
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Ohana Festival in Dana Point

Ohana Festival is a three-day beachside music festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, created in 2016 by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and manager Mark Smith in partnership with Live Nation. Named for the Hawaiian word for family, it runs three stages of rock, folk, country and Latin music each September, with half of festival proceeds funding coastal state park preservation.

Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam's longtime manager Mark Smith created the Ohana Festival in 2016, partnering with Live Nation to bring a boutique, community-scaled music festival to Dana Point, California, near Vedder's Southern California home.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Ohana's defining feature is its setting: the festival stages sit directly on Doheny State Beach, with the Pacific and Dana Point's harbor visible from the crowd, a scale and setting unusual for a festival of its lineup caliber

02

The mystery stays covered

Pearl Jam typically closes the weekend, appearing alongside guest artists in sets billed as Eddie Vedder and Friends, while the remaining nights rotate through headliners spanning country, rock and Latin genres such as Tyler Childers and Mana

03

The city starts moving

Beyond music, the festival layers in surf and beach culture reflecting Vedder's own history as a surfer, and half of all proceeds go directly to a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Southern California's coastal state parks, connecting attendance directly to conservation of the beach hosting the show

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's founding idea

Water and renewal

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drawn from the Hawaiian concept of ohana

The sacred route

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or extended family

The local code

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shapes its culture: a deliberately capped crowd size

Tradition 5

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a lineup built around musicians with personal ties to Vedder

Tradition 6

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and a closing Pearl Jam set that has become the weekend's traditional finale

Tradition 7

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Directing half of proceeds to coastal park conservation has been part of the festival's structure since its early years

Tradition 8

Living ritual

linking the event's identity to stewardship of the Southern California coastline rather than pure entertainment

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

25–27 September 2026

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Beach-festival casual works best: shorts, sandals or comfortable closed shoes for sand, sun hats and layers for cool evening ocean air once the sun sets, since Dana Point temperatures can...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.47 N, 117.70 WOpen in Google Maps

Dana Point, United States

TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dana Point via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dana Point, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearBeach-festival casual works best: shorts, sandals or comfortable closed shoes for sand, sun hats and layers for cool evening ocean air once the sun sets, since Dana Point temperatures can swing noticeably between afternoon and night.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ohana Festival?

Ohana Festival is listed for 25–27 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ohana Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Dana Point, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dana Point, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLohanafest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates25–27 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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