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Dana Point is preparing for the Ohana Festival 2025, featuring major artists like Eddie Vedder, Green Day, and Hozier. The festival promises over 35 performances, craft food, drinks, and environmental discussions, along with options for reserved parking and varying ticket packages. Proceeds will support charities such as the Vitalogy Foundation and Surfrider Foundation. Attendees can also look forward to performances by local bands, making this a highly anticipated event in California’s cultural scene.
Dana Point is gearing up for the highly anticipated Ohana Festival 2025, set to take place from September 26 to 28, 2025, at the scenic Doheny State Beach, located at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. This year’s festival will feature an impressive lineup of major artists, including Eddie Vedder, Green Day, and Hozier, along with renowned acts such as Kings of Leon, Leon Bridges, Cage the Elephant, Wet Leg, and Garbage.
The festival will host over 35 performances across three stages positioned along the beautiful shoreline, providing a perfect backdrop for music fans. In addition to the stellar music lineup, Ohana will also incorporate storytelling stages featuring exhibits and panels led by environmentalists, conservationists, researchers, and professional surfers, emphasizing the festival’s commitment to ecological issues.
Festival attendees can look forward to more than just music; the event will showcase a variety of craft food options, refreshing drinks, and sustainability-driven activities focused on protecting California’s coastline. Children aged 5 and under can attend for free but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Ticket options include three-day passes and one-day tickets, with a variety of categories such as general admission, VIP, and Ultimate VIP. The original ticket prices for general admission single-day tickets start at $198. Although three-day passes originally cost $530, they are currently sold out and resale tickets are available on platforms like StubHub and Vivid Seats at much higher prices.
For the first time, the festival will provide reserved parking near the venue, offering one-day and three-day parking passes to enhance convenience for attendees. The VIP experience is also elevated this year, with single-day VIP passes starting at $624 and Ultimate VIP passes beginning at a remarkable $10,255.
A portion of the festival’s proceeds will benefit charitable organizations, including the Vitalogy Foundation and the Surfrider Foundation, reinforcing the festival’s dedication to giving back to the community and supporting important causes.
The Ohana Festival is well-regarded for its beachfront location and relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular choice for music enthusiasts from all walks of life. In conjunction with the festival, local retro swing band Phat Cat Swinger will perform at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on September 28, marking a special event in celebration of the theatre’s anniversary. Furthermore, the Limón Dance Company will take the stage on September 25 at the same venue, showcasing modern and contemporary choreography.
Fans eager to keep up with festival updates can sign up for SMS and email notifications at www.ohanafest.com. The Ohana Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration filled with music, art, and environmental awareness, solidifying its place as a staple event in California’s vibrant cultural scene.
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