Holo Holo Music Festival – Sacramento 2026, United States

• September 26, 2026
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• September 27, 2026
  Event end:

What to expect in 2026

Holo Holo Music Festival returns to Sacramento on September 26–27, 2026, bringing two days of island music, reggae, Hawaiian-inspired sounds, food, drinks and a relaxed outdoor festival atmosphere to Heart Health Park at Cal Expo. The Sacramento edition is part of Holo Holo’s wider festival series, which was created around a love of island and reggae music and the idea of movement, travel and community.

The 2026 Sacramento lineup features a mixture of established reggae and island-music acts alongside emerging artists. Confirmed performers include Hirie, Eli-Mac, Ekolu, The Green, Natural Vibrations, High Watah, 8RO8, K’Nova, Shaggy and Sudden Rush.

The festival is designed as an all-ages event, making it suitable for groups of friends as well as families. Children aged three and under can attend free with a paid adult, while children aged four to ten have a dedicated child-pass option. The festival also provides VIP viewing areas, VIP restrooms, food vendors, bars for guests aged 21 and over, free water refill stations and accessible facilities.

Holo Holo also emphasizes its cultural connection to the Pacific Islands and the Sacramento region. The festival’s official land acknowledgement recognizes the Nisenan, Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok/Me-Wuk and Patwin Wintun peoples as traditional stewards of the area.

Festival dates

Holo Holo Music Festival – Sacramento takes place on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026. The official festival website and ticketing page both confirm the two-day dates.

The currently published operating schedule is:

• Saturday, September 26: Gates open at 2:00 PM
• Saturday music: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Sunday, September 27: Gates open at 1:00 PM
• Sunday music: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

The box office is scheduled to operate from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Saturday and from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM on Sunday.

The festival is advertised as an all-ages event and will take place rain or shine.

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Venue & festival site

The 2026 Sacramento edition will be held at Heart Health Park at Cal Expo, located at 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95815. The venue is an outdoor event space within the larger Cal Expo complex and is regularly used for major sporting, concert and festival events.

Heart Health Park provides an open-air environment suited to the festival’s island and reggae atmosphere. The site includes grass areas, festival entrances, food and merchandise areas, accessible routes, ADA viewing areas, first-aid facilities and bicycle parking.

The festival grounds are not a camping festival. Visitors should therefore plan accommodation separately if they are traveling from outside Sacramento.

Full lineup

The officially announced 2026 Sacramento lineup currently includes:

• Hirie
• Eli-Mac
• Ekolu
• The Green
• Natural Vibrations
• High Watah
• 8RO8
• K’Nova
• Shaggy
• Sudden Rush

The official festival website currently presents these artists as the 2026 Sacramento lineup.

The lineup covers a broad range of island and reggae sounds, giving attendees the opportunity to move between established performers and artists representing different parts of the Pacific and contemporary reggae scene.

Headliners

Shaggy is one of the biggest internationally recognized names on the 2026 Sacramento lineup. The Jamaican-American artist is known for major reggae, dancehall and pop crossover hits and provides a prominent mainstream name within this year’s festival program.

The Green is another major name on the bill. The Hawaii-based reggae band is closely associated with modern island reggae and has become a recurring presence at major reggae and island-music festivals.

Other major acts include Natural Vibrations, Ekolu, Hirie and Eli-Mac, all of whom contribute strongly to the festival’s island-reggae identity. Because the official Sacramento page currently lists the complete 2026 lineup without assigning formal “headliner” labels, the festival’s final running order should be treated as the authority for determining which artists close each day.

Stage-by-stage schedule

The official Sacramento website has not yet published a detailed 2026 stage-by-stage running order. The current festival page confirms the artists but does not assign each performer to a specific stage or publish a complete performance sequence.

Based on the festival’s published event format, attendees should expect the performances to be organized across the festival grounds with music continuing through the afternoon and evening.

The confirmed overall music windows are:

• Saturday: music begins at 3:00 PM and ends at 11:00 PM
• Sunday: music begins at 2:00 PM and ends at 10:30 PM

A detailed artist-by-artist stage schedule should be checked closer to the festival once the organizer publishes the final timetable.

Set times

Individual 2026 artist set times have not yet been published on the official Sacramento festival pages. Therefore, specific performance times for Hirie, Eli-Mac, Ekolu, The Green, Natural Vibrations, High Watah, 8RO8, K’Nova, Shaggy and Sudden Rush should not be assumed until the official schedule is released.

The confirmed operating framework gives a useful guide for planning:

• Saturday gates: 2:00 PM
• Saturday music: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Sunday gates: 1:00 PM
• Sunday music: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

The schedule can change, and the official ticketing terms specifically state that artists, the venue and schedule are subject to change without notice.

Ticket types

The 2026 ticketing system is handled through Tixr, the festival’s official ticketing partner. The event is all ages, with general admission options and VIP access available.

The currently documented ticket categories and admission arrangements include:

• General Admission festival tickets
• VIP festival passes
• Child or Keiki GA passes for children aged 4–10
• Free admission for children aged 3 and under with a paid adult

VIP passes provide a VIP wristband together with access to VIP viewing areas and VIP restrooms. Children aged three and under are free with a paid adult, while children over three must have the appropriate ticket to enter VIP areas.

Current publicly indexed Tixr information does not display the complete 2026 dollar price table, so exact official 2026 ticket prices should be checked at the time of purchase rather than presenting unverified figures as confirmed prices.

Ticket release phases

The official festival website currently directs visitors to Tixr for 2026 ticket purchases, but it does not publish a detailed numbered ticket-release schedule such as an early-bird phase followed by multiple named price tiers.

For that reason, buyers should treat the currently available ticket inventory on the official Tixr page as the authoritative information for 2026 rather than relying on unofficial resale listings.

Ticket sales are final according to the published terms. There are no refunds or exchanges, and tickets are for the festival rather than guaranteeing access to a particular artist. Artist, venue and schedule changes do not automatically create a refund entitlement.

VIP/Village options

Holo Holo Sacramento offers a VIP Festival Experience rather than a traditional camping village. VIP ticket holders receive a VIP wristband and access to dedicated VIP viewing areas and VIP restrooms.

The official information also specifies that there are no VIP Keiki passes. Children who are older than three must have their own VIP ticket to enter the VIP area, meaning a child holding a regular GA ticket cannot simply accompany a VIP adult into the VIP section.

There is no official indication that Sacramento operates a camping village or on-site festival accommodation area. Visitors should arrange hotels or other accommodation in Sacramento separately.

Festival rules

Holo Holo Sacramento operates a clear-bag policy and requires visitors to follow venue security rules. Allowed bags must generally be clear and no larger than 12 x 12 x 2 inches. Approved empty hydration containers are also permitted within the specified size limits.

Permitted items include blankets and lawn mats, non-aerosol sunscreen, strollers or wagons, small point-and-shoot cameras, medical devices, breastfeeding equipment and diaper bags.

Prohibited items include:

• Weapons, knives and pepper spray
• Fireworks, explosives and butane
• Alcohol or illegal substances brought from outside
• Drones and aircraft
• Pets other than legitimate service animals
• Chairs, tents, pop-ups, canopies and umbrellas
• Large or framed backpacks
• Glass containers
• Outside food and beverages, except permitted baby milk/formula
• Coolers
• Selfie sticks, GoPros and tripods
• Cameras with detachable lenses
• Laser pens
• Chains, chain wallets and spiked jewelry

The festival is cashless for food and concession vendors, so attendees should bring a credit/debit card or another supported paperless payment method.

Tickets are exchanged for wristbands at the event. The wristband must remain intact throughout the visit, as a lost, removed, damaged or misplaced wristband cannot simply be replaced.

How to get there

Heart Health Park is located inside Cal Expo at 1600 Exposition Boulevard in Sacramento. Drivers approaching Sacramento can use Interstate 80, Highway 50, Interstate 5 or Highway 99 depending on their direction of travel. Cal Expo recommends using the appropriate Cal Expo exit and following signs toward the grounds.

For visitors driving to the festival, parking is available around Cal Expo. The venue states that parking for events at Heart Health Park is generally in the $15–$20 range, although parking prices can vary by event.

Bicycle parking is available at the Blue Gate, Main Gate and Gate 12. Cyclists should bring their own lock and should use lights when leaving after dark.

Ride-sharing or taxis can also be practical options for visitors who do not want to drive after consuming alcohol. The festival itself operates bars for guests aged 21 and over, while outside alcohol is prohibited.

Public transport after the festival

Public transportation can be useful for visitors staying elsewhere in Sacramento, although attendees should check the latest Sacramento Regional Transit schedules before traveling because late-night service can vary.

Cal Expo’s location is served by Sacramento-area bus connections, while bicycle access is also supported through designated bike racks at several gates. The venue encourages alternative transportation, and the festival’s official information specifically highlights bicycle access.

For the journey home after the evening performances, attendees should plan their return route before entering the festival. Saturday music is scheduled to finish at 11:00 PM, while Sunday’s program ends at 10:30 PM, so visitors relying on public transportation should check the final available connections rather than assuming regular daytime service will continue late into the night.

Accommodation areas

Holo Holo Music Festival does not provide a dedicated on-site camping village at Heart Health Park, so travelers should book accommodation in Sacramento or the surrounding area.

Downtown Sacramento is a convenient choice for visitors who want restaurants, nightlife and other attractions alongside the festival. The area also provides a wide selection of hotels and is relatively close to Cal Expo.

The Arden-Arcade and Cal Expo areas are particularly practical for festival visitors who want to minimize travel time. Staying closer to the venue can make it easier to return after the evening performances.

Other suitable areas include Midtown Sacramento, East Sacramento and the broader Sacramento metropolitan area. Visitors booking hotels should consider transportation availability, parking and the ability to arrange a ride back after the festival closes.

Food & drink at the festival

Food is an important part of the Holo Holo experience, with the festival offering multiple food trucks and vendors throughout the grounds. The official information confirms that vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available.

Festival merchandise and retail vendors are also expected to operate within the grounds, providing opportunities to purchase clothing, handmade products, festival merchandise and artist merchandise.

For guests aged 21 and over, full bars are located around the festival grounds. Outside alcohol is prohibited, while the festival operates as a cashless venue for food and concession purchases.

Free water refill stations are available throughout the festival site. Attendees can bring an empty water bottle or an approved empty hydration pack within the permitted dimensions.

Accessibility

Holo Holo Sacramento describes itself as a fully accessible event and provides several accommodations for guests with disabilities. An ADA entry lane is located next to the main entrance, and guests can visit Guest Services after entering to arrange appropriate assistance.

The festival grounds are generally navigable for guests with mobility disabilities, with accessible routes connecting parking, entrances, stages, vendors, ADA viewing areas and other activity zones. The grounds include flat grass areas, although some sections can be slightly uneven.

Accessible viewing areas are available near the stage on a first-come, first-served basis. The event also permits wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches and canes, while charging assistance for motorized mobility devices is available through Guest Services.

Service animals are permitted subject to the festival’s verification and control requirements. Pets and emotional-support animals are not permitted. The festival also offers accommodations relating to ASL interpretation, effective communication, visual accessibility, dietary needs, pregnancy and nursing, and other disability-related services when requested in advance.

Best days to attend

Attending both Saturday and Sunday is the best option for visitors who want the complete Holo Holo Sacramento experience because the festival is built around two separate days of performances.

Saturday is particularly suitable for fans who want to begin early in the festival weekend and stay through the full evening program. Gates open at 2:00 PM, music starts at 3:00 PM and performances continue until 11:00 PM.

Sunday offers a slightly earlier start and earlier finish, with gates opening at 1:00 PM and music running from 2:00 PM until 10:30 PM. This can be a convenient choice for families or visitors who need to travel home after the festival.

Fans focused on particular artists should wait for the final stage schedule before choosing a single day because the currently published lineup does not yet provide complete artist-by-artist performance times.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2025 Sacramento edition took place at the same Heart Health Park venue on September 27–28. The two-day program featured a strong island-reggae lineup, including J Boog, Katchafire, Fia, Ooklah The Moc, Three Plus, Ho’aikane and Kimie Miner on Saturday, followed by Common Kings, Josh Tatofi, Spawnbreezie, Sammy Johnson, Eli-Mac and Braddahoodz on Sunday.

The 2025 festival also introduced a stronger culinary and cultural element, with coverage highlighting the Great Island Cook Out alongside the music program. The event continued the festival’s focus on island culture, reggae and community while expanding its Sacramento presence.

The move from the 2025 lineup to the 2026 lineup shows that Holo Holo continues to refresh its artist roster rather than simply repeating the previous year’s program. The 2026 edition brings in artists including Shaggy, The Green, Natural Vibrations, Hirie, Ekolu and Sudden Rush.

Official tickets

Tickets for Holo Holo Music Festival – Sacramento 2026 are sold through Tixr, which is identified as the festival’s official ticketing partner. The organizer warns customers against purchasing tickets from unauthorized third-party sellers because validity cannot be guaranteed.

https://www.holoholofestival.com/sacramento/

The official festival website also provides the Sacramento event information, lineup and general rules.

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