California Music Festivals in August

Mammoth Bluesapalooza July 31- August 3, 2025
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Outside Lands August 8- 10, 2025
San Francisco, CA

San Jose Jazz Festival August 8- 10, 2025
San Jose, CA

Long Beach Jazz Festival August 9- 10, 2025
Long Beach, CAlifornia

Camp Redwoods August 15- 17, 2025
Navarro, CA

Sol Blume August 15- 17, 2025
Sacramento, CA

 

previous August 2014

SAN DIEGO: Burnin' Mad Festival August 1, 2014.
Burnin Mad Festival Presented by Menace II Sobriety August 1st at 6:30 p.m. - midnight. Location: The World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA.
Yung Simmie, Pouya, Boldy James, TeamSESH and Fat Nic serve up Hip-Hop among the talent and acts from around the country coming to perform and spread the underground scene. General Admission: $30. Meet N Bleet: $50. Age All Ages Venue The World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92101 tickets sold on purplepass.com

FRENCH CAMP: Reggae on the River July 31-Aug. 3, 2014
reggaeontheriver.com

CARMEL through August 2, 2014 Bach Festival
bachfestival.org

OAKLAND Art + Soul Music Festival August 2-3, 2014

FRENCH'S CAMP: July 31-August 3, 2014 Reggae on the River reggaeontheriver.com

CISCO GROVE: Guitar Fish Music Festival August 1-3, 2014 guitarfishfestival.com
2 stages, tree lined campsites, family friendly. On the Yuba River with swimming, hiking, world-class mountain and road biking, food and craft vending, beer and wine, sustainable energy solutions and education. Ticket: $139 up. Bands include: 

SOUTH EL MONTE: Hard Summer Festival August 2-3, 2014
1601 Rosemead Blvd. South El Monte, CA sold out
hardsummer.com

PETALUMA: Petaluma Music Festival August 2, 2014
at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma. Ticket: $40-95
petalumamusicfestival.org

past events

August 4-10, 2014 Music Festivals

LONG BEACH: Jazz Festival August 9-10, 2014
Rainbow Lagoon Park
E Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, Ca
$50-180 ticket per day
longbeachjazzfestival.com
 

BIG SUR: Woodsist Festival woodsist.com

DUNSMUIR: Pacific Crest Music Festival August 8-10, 2014
Students and faculty rehearse and perform alongside one another leading to an incredibly personalized musical experience. Classical Music! Time: 6-8 p.m. Pops Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 5819 Sacramento Ave, Dunsmuir, Ca

FELTON August 9-10 2014 Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival
Roaring Camp RailroadRailroad Earth live Roaring Camp Meadows, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. Railroad Earth |  Noon-8 p.m. Cost: $100 2-day pass - $140. santacruzmountainsol.com

HERMOSA BEACH August 9-10 August 2014 Fin Fest 2014 John Butler Trio, Matt Costa, North Mississippi Allstars, and Common Sense Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach, CA finfest.com

LOS ANGELES: Chinatown Summer Nights Festival August 9, 2014
chinatownsummernights.com
Chinatown Summer Nights Festival 2014 Chinatown Central Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 5 p.m. - midnight.
Chinatown Summer Nights Festival 2014 Line-up   Venue Chinatown Central Plaza 943-951 N. Broadway 90012 Los Angeles, CA, US

LOS ANGELES Rumpshaker fest 2 August 9, 2014
rumpshakerfest.com
Poor Kids Mansion, 2449 Gates St., Los Angeles, CA
Ticket $15
 Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Show starts at 1 p.m. Line-up:

LOS ANGELES August 10, 2014 K-Con 2014
G-Dragon, CNBLUE, Girls' Generation, B1A4, and more… Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA, $165.00 Tickets K-Con
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena 3939 S. Figueroa St. 90037 Los Angeles, CA kconusa.com

MENDOCINO: August 1-9, 2014 Lark Camp: World Music & Dance Celebration
Mendocino Woodlands State Park Mendocino, CA

NAPA VALLEY: Music in the Vineyards August 1-24, 2014 musicinthevineyards.org

SAN CLEMENTE: San Clemente Fiesta Music Street Festival August 10, 2014 Time: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Clemente Fiesta Music Street Festival scchamber.com
Live Entertainment Three stages with continuous entertainment throughout the day. Each year thousands of people attend the Fiesta, while musical groups play tunes ranging from rock-n-roll to country to blues. Admission is free. Location: 100-200 Avenida del Mare, Downtown San Clemente, CA

SAN DIEGO: Tiki Oasis August 7-10, 2014
Multi-faceted festival with over a dozen tiki and surf bands. Held at Crowne Plaza in San Diego's Hotel Circle. Line up: 

SAN FRANCISCO: Outside Lands 2014 August 8-10, 2014
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. Features Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Kayne West, dozens of bands! Expensive tickets still available on some websites. Do a search on places such as songkick.com. sfoutsidelands.com

SAN JOSE: San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, August 8-10, 2014. The Summer Fest grounds encompass the heart of downtown San Jose, centered on Plaza de César Chavez park, across from the Fairmont San Jose. All stages are within walking distance.   3 day Ticket: $55-285, sanjosejazz.org

SANTA ANA: OC PRIDE FESTIVAL prideoc.com/festival/ August 9, 2014
Free, VIP option $50 (amenities)
CONCERTS:
Main Stage 2014 Entertainment Line-up 
Cost: Free. Festival The 2014 OC Pride Festival will take place Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 12:00PM to 10:00PM and returning to the streets of Downtown Santa Ana on 4th Street, between Broadway and Ross. This year's theme: Pride is YOU!

SANTA CRUZ: Cabrillo Music Festival July 27-August 10, 2014
Tickets: Phone: 831.426.6966, Box Office: 831.420.5260. cabrillomusic.org
The most distinguished festival of new orchestral music in North America presents its 52nd season with many composers in residence, world-class guest artists, and conductor Marin Alsop. Most rehearsals free and open to the public. Santa Cruz, CA 831.426.6966 cabrillomusic.org
 

SEBASTOPOL: Gravenstein Apple Fair August 9-10, 2014
$15 admission, gravensteinapplefair.com
Bands on three stages include: 

SQUAW: Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest August 9-10, 2014
Saturday 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Selection of beer for festival goers to sample and an incredible line-up of music both days the Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. $5 entry donation. Beer tickets on sale for $4 each. Taste beers from 35 breweries. Lineup: 
squaw.com

SUTTER CREEK: Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival August 8 - 10, 2014
Sutter Creek, CA
Mother Lode Ragtime Society presents three days of continuous ragtime in five venues throughout the town of Sutter Creek in the heart of California's Mother Lode country. Tickets: $20-75. suttercreekragtime.com
Line up: 

TRES PINOS: Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival August 7-10, 2014
Tickets $17-45.
Line up includes: 
scbs.org/events/gof/

WILLITS: Dead on the Creek August 8-11, 2014
Dead on the Creek is a gathering held once a year at Uncle John's Camp. Celebrate life with music, food and high spirits--and the memory of the Grateful Dead's glory days with beloved Jerry Garcia. Four to five days of camping and living $400-500 adult, less for child. Prices include music, meals, beverages, camping and parking. deadonthecreek.com

SAN DIEGO: August 14-17, 2014 Tiki Oasis
Crowne Plaza, 2270 Hotel Circle N., San Diego, CA. $95-110 for 3 day pass. tikioasis.com Line up:   

LOS ANGELES: Echo Park Rising 2014 August 15-17, 2014
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Free music, art, fun. Friday: The Main Taix Stage starts at 4pm and has a 10pm curfew; additional events throughout the neighborhood will go later Saturday: The Main Taix Stage starts at noon with a 10pm curfew; additional events throughout the neighborhood will go later Sunday: NO Main Stage at Taix; activities start noon -10pm
Line-up: 

LOS ANGELES: Saturday 16 August 2014 Uforia Music Festival,
Line Up: Kid Cudi, Becky G, El Dasa, J Balvin, Kid Ink, Ludacris, Nelly, Camila, Luis Coronel, and Sage the Gemini Venue Exposition Park 3939 S. Figueroa St. 90037 Los Angeles, CA, US Venue info and map Line-up
$40-100. Location: Exposition Park, 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA UforiaMusicFestival.com or ticketmaster.com

SUTTER CREEK: Jug Band Music Festival August 16, 2014
Sutter Creek Inn
Main Street
Sutter Creek, CA
suttercreek.org
(209) 267-1344
12th Annual International Jug Band Festival, the grass roots of 

TOPANGA: August 16, 2014 Reggae on the Mountain
The annual reggae festival held in Topanga features a day filled with music, food, shopping and spending time outdoors with friends. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., it is one of several Topanga festivals that reflect the Los Angeles canyon community's time-honored reputation for peace, love, and music.  . Location: The Topanga Community Club, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Blvd Topanga, CA. Time: 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ticket $30-75. reggaeonthemountain.org

POMONA: August 16, 2014 Rhymefest
Bands: Slum Village, Sage Francis, Hieroglyphics, and Luckyiam. Location: Fox Theater, 303 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA, foxpomona.com

VISTA: Summergrass Bluegrass Music Festival August 
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
2040 N. Santa Fe Avenue
Vista, California.
Ticket: $18-25 day pass. $61 weekend.
summergrass.net
 

COTATI: Accordion Festival  Nonstop accordion music in this 21st annual event held at La Plaza Park. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: $15-25 . Tickets: (888) 559-2576. cotatifest.com| Region: North Coast
Line Up:  

IDYLLWILD: Jazz in the Pines
21st year of bringing a weekend of jazz, blues and R&B music to the beautiful mountain town of Idyllwild, California. Idyllwild Jazz In The Pines is three stages of continuous music, featuring over two dozen bands on three stages. Ticket: $60-250. idyllwildjazz.com

BELDEN: For the Funk of It Music Festival,  Gates open at 3 p.m. Friday and close at Noon on Sunday. Live music starts at 5:00pm on Friday
Ticket: $30-160.
ftffest.com
Bands include: 

FREMONT: Cajun/Zydeco Music Festival  10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Cajun Zydeco Music Festival Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA. Bring the family for a day filled with the best Cajun/Zydeco music, dancing, and delicious Southern and Cajun food. Visit the farm animals, shop specialty vendors and join some dance lessons. Annual Festival features national and local bands. Ardenwood Historic Farm - Bring the family for a day filled with the best Cajun/Zydeco music, dancing and delicious Southern and Cajun food. Visit the farm animals, shop specialty vendors and join some dance lessons.  Ticket $20- $24. 1-888-327-2757, option 2. ebayparks.org

PIONEERTOWN:  Woodsistfest
Pappy & Harriet's
Pioneertwown, CA
Ticket $50, eventbrite.com
woodsist.com
Woodsist Fest is pleased to announce its second year at in Pioneertown, CA featuring a special performance by McCombs Skiffle Band (a Cass McCombs-fronted supergroup.)
Line Up: 

NEWPORT BEACH: Pacific Festival August 16, 2014
Age 18+, Ticket: $55-145. Lineup:   Late Night: RHONDAVOUS with GIORGIO MORODER: Disco Paradiso After the sun goes down, the official festival after-party moves to The Observatory as Rhondavous with Giorgio Moroder: Disco Paradiso: a glistening monument to the godfather of the dance floor and multiplatinum Grammy winning collaborator  . Location: Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. pacificfestival.com

TRINITY RIVER JAMBOREE: August 15-17, 2014. Ticket $40 - 150. Location:
 Sign up for a river flotilla on Saturday and Sunday. Location: Junction City Park, Hwy 299 Junction City, Junction City, CA. trinityjam.com

August 18-24, 2014

GROVER BEACH Stone Soup Music Faire August 23-24, 2014
Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Faire
Ramona Garden Park
Grover Beach, CA
(805) 489-1488
grover.org or aggbchamber.com
  Afro funk/soul. The festival is free admission, hours: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday.

LONG BEACH: Long Beach BBQ Festival, 
Rainbow Lagoon Park, 350 Shoreline Drive. Award Winning BBQ Teams Prepare The World's Best Pork Ribs, Chicken, Tri Tip, & Sausage . Teams From Kansas City, Texas, Chicago, Virginia, Australia Gather In Long Beach To Prepare Their Award Winning Recipes, And Mouth Watering Dishes. Stage Entertainment With Noted Country And Western Bands. Other International Food Booths, Crafts, Non Food Vendors, Two Cowboy Bars, Dance Floor, Children's Stage Two Stages, Main Stage And Children's Stage. Fenced With Free Admission, Parking $5. longbeachbbqfestival.com

LOS ANGELES: FYF Festival 
LA Sport Arena and Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA
Ticket $129
fyffest.com
 

MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Rocks 
Combo music festival and taste of event pays tribute to the 60s, 70s and 80s with tribute bands Petty Theft | Mrs. Robinson | Fireball | Journey Revisited and more. Held at the Village at Mammoth. mammothrocks.com

MODESTO X-Clamation Festival

MONTEREY: First City Festival 
Ticket: $80-290
firstcityfestival.com
Bands include:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
 

OAKDALE: Sierra Music Fest August 23, 2014, 1:30 p.m. - Midnight.
Ticket: Lawn seating $40. 6th Annual Sierra View Music Fest, hosted at JH Ranch in Oakdale, California! Features Marshall Tucker | John Waite, April Wine, Thin Black Line, Luvplanet, Moonalice, Remedy and The High Voltage Band. sierraviewmusicfest.com

OAKLAND: Music Festival Port of Oakland August 23, 2014 from 12 Noon-7 p.m.
Port of Oakland
Middle Harbor Park
2777 Middle Harbor Rd.
Oakland, CA
$25-35, eventbrite.com
Line up: 
The place will be rocking with some of the best artist in the bay area as well as Philadelphia. Plenty of food vendors will be on hand, CJ's barbecue, Rib King, Hogans BBQ, Baby Blue BBQ, and many other types of cuisine to enjoy.

OJAI: Bluegrass in the Bowl 
Gates open 3 p.m.
$15 General Admission - libbeybowl.org
$60 VIP and after party
Free Age 12 & Under / adult
(805) 646-3117
 

SAND CITY: West End Celebration 
Ortiz & Hickory St.
Sand City, CA
westendcelebration.com
$free
Friday 7-11pm
Saturday 11am- 5:30pm
Sunday 12pm- 5:30pm
Three days of free music on half a dozen stages and close to 25 bands. 

SAN GERONIMO: San Geronimo Summer Rock Festival  San Geronimo Valley Community Center
6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Germonimo, CA
sgvcc.org
$20-25 ticket
Relaxed family-friendly outdoor rock festival Bring a blanket or low beach chairs. Takes place in the courtyard behind the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. 15 minutes West of San Rafael in Marin County. Plentiful parking, please carpool.

SANTA CRUZ: Tequila & Taco Music Festival San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz, CA. Ticket: $10/30, tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

SANTA CRUZ - Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School A
valleyofthemoon.org
The Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School in the northern California redwoods invites you its  Annual week of intensive study, recreation, and good times with people who share an interest in the music and dance traditions of Scotland.

VENICE BEACH: Venice Beach Music Fest
Windward Plaza
1 Windward Avenue, between the boardwalk and the bike trail
Venice, CA
VeniceBeachMusicFest.com
 

YREKA Strings & Threads, A Bluegrass Festiva
Siskiyou Golden Fairground
1712 Fairlane Rd
Yreka, California
Ticket $20-45,
 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.