Ultimate Music Festivals
From High Sierra mountains to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, from wine country splendour to dramatic deserts, California’s music festivals are always in magnificent locations. And the music gets a thumbs-up too. Whether you like electronica, vintage jazz, boot-stompin’ country, indie tunes or good old rock ‘n’ roll, it’s all here. Plus, many events make it special with food trucks and pop-up restaurants that serve quality California wines and craft beers. In between sets, peruse art exhibits or just people watch for serious festival styles—sometimes even better than what is on stage.
It makes sense that the 1960s' home of flower power, historic rock concerts and the summer of love is also home to Outside Lands, a...
Enjoy three days of world-class jazz at the lauded Monterey Jazz Festival, alleged to be the world’s longest-running jazz fest....
With a pine-and-peak alpine setting and a relaxed and friendly ambiance, this appealing event in Bear Valley, roughly halfway between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, includes performances by outstanding...
Pack a blanket, some snacks and your dancing shoes for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, a massive, free, three-day...
Saddle up for Stagecoach, the country cousin held in the same venue—the Indio Polo Grounds south of Palm Springs...
“Mountains. Magic. Music.' The tagline of the Strawberry Music Festival, a lively, four-day event in May, says it all. Held at the...
Rock rolls into the wine country with this three-day event in Napa that features 2019 headliners Imagine Dragons, Neil Young, and Mumford & Sons. With more than 80 performers in the May 24–26...
Autumn arrives in San Francisco with this 11-day festival, showcasing a broad phenomenal array of jazz artists—from classic sounds to edgy avant-garde. Hear these unique brands of this all-...
Yoga meets alpine wow at this om-filled, 4-day event. Daytimes are filled with workshops and workouts lead by eminent yoga instructors, all taking place in indoor and outdoor settings that...
