Holo Holo Music Festival – Long Beach 2026, United States

• October 17, 2026
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• October 17, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

Holo Holo Music Festival makes its Long Beach debut on October 17, 2026, bringing the festival’s island and reggae-focused experience to Marina Green Park on the Long Beach waterfront. The event combines live music, ocean views, food, drinks and a relaxed Southern California atmosphere. The Long Beach edition is part of Holo Holo’s expanding 2026 festival series.

The official 2026 lineup currently features Steel Pulse, Ekolu, The Green and Siaosi. The bill brings together roots reggae and contemporary island music, making the Long Beach event particularly attractive to fans of Hawaiian reggae and Pacific-influenced sounds.

The festival is an all-ages event. Children three and under are admitted free with a paid adult, while children aged four to ten have a dedicated child-pass option. Strollers are allowed, although wagons are not permitted.

The waterfront location is a major part of the experience. Marina Green is a 9.4-acre city park overlooking Shoreline Aquatic Park, the marina and Alamitos Beach, giving the festival a distinctly coastal setting.

Festival dates

Holo Holo Music Festival – Long Beach takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The official Holo Holo website confirms the date, while the festival’s general information page provides the current operating hours.

The published schedule is:

• Festival date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Gates open: 12:00 PM
• Music begins: 1:00 PM
• Music ends: 10:00 PM
• Box office: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM for ticket and wristband pickup

The festival is an all-ages event and is scheduled as a single-day waterfront music festival.

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Venue & festival site

The 2026 Long Beach edition will take place at Marina Green Park, 386 East Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, California 90802. The venue is located along the city’s downtown waterfront, close to Shoreline Village, the marina and other major Long Beach attractions.

Marina Green covers approximately 9.4 acres and is divided by Linden Avenue. The city identifies it as a popular location for large special events and says the park offers views of Shoreline Aquatic Park and Shoreline Marina.

The festival site combines grass and paved areas. The official accessibility guide confirms that accessible routes connect parking, entrances, stages, ADA viewing areas, vendors and other activity areas.

Holo Holo’s land acknowledgement recognizes Marina Green Park as being on the traditional lands of the Tongva and Acjachemen peoples and acknowledges their continuing connection to the land and coastline.

Full lineup

The official 2026 Long Beach lineup currently includes:

• Steel Pulse
• Ekolu
• The Green
• Siaosi

The festival website identifies these four performers as the current Long Beach lineup.

The lineup is strongly centered on reggae and island music. Steel Pulse represents the international roots-reggae tradition, while Ekolu, The Green and Siaosi bring strong Pacific and Hawaiian influences to the program.

The official lineup page should be monitored for additions or changes because festival artists and schedules remain subject to change.

Headliners

Steel Pulse is the biggest internationally established name currently announced for the Long Beach edition. The British roots-reggae group has a long history in reggae and brings a classic roots sound to Holo Holo’s contemporary island-focused lineup.

The Green is another major attraction for fans of Hawaiian reggae. The Hawaii-based group is closely associated with modern island-reggae music and fits naturally into Holo Holo’s broader musical identity.

Ekolu and Siaosi add further Hawaiian and Pacific influence to the program. Ekolu has long been associated with Hawaiian reggae, while Siaosi is known for his island-influenced music.

The festival has not yet published a formal headliner hierarchy or confirmed which artist will close the event. The final running order should therefore be used to determine the closing performance.

Stage-by-stage schedule

A detailed 2026 stage-by-stage schedule has not yet been published by the official festival. The current Long Beach page lists four artists but does not provide a detailed stage assignment or artist-by-artist running order.

The Long Beach edition is presented as a compact one-day festival at Marina Green Park rather than a large multi-day camping event. The official information confirms the overall music window from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

The currently confirmed framework is:

• 12:00 PM: Gates open
• 1:00 PM: Music begins
• 10:00 PM: Music ends

The final artist sequence and any stage-specific details should be checked through the official festival channels once released.

Set times

Individual set times for Steel Pulse, Ekolu, The Green and Siaosi have not yet been published on the official Long Beach festival pages.

The confirmed event timetable gives attendees a nine-hour music window:

• 12:00 PM: Festival gates open
• 1:00 PM: First performances begin
• 10:00 PM: Music ends

Because the official terms state that artists and schedules are subject to change without notice, visitors should check the final timetable before the event. Artist cancellation or a change in performance date or time does not provide grounds for a refund or ticket exchange.

Ticket types

The official ticketing information provides access to General Admission and VIP experiences. The festival’s official website directs ticket buyers to Tixr, its authorized ticketing partner.

The principal admission options are:

• General Admission
• Child Pass for children aged 4–10
• VIP Festival Experience
• Free admission for children aged 3 and under with a paid adult

The VIP Festival Experience includes expedited entry, access to VIP viewing areas and access to VIP bars and lounges. The organizer also advertises additional VIP benefits and surprises.

The currently indexed official information does not expose a complete 2026 face-value dollar price table. Therefore, no unverified ticket prices are presented as official. Secondary-market prices should not be confused with official festival prices.

Ticket release phases

The Long Beach festival has already entered its 2026 ticket-selling period. Promotional information associated with the launch indicated that tickets went on sale on August 28, 2026, with the initial promotional messaging encouraging fans to secure early pricing.

The organizer has not published a detailed official tier-by-tier release table showing every future pricing phase. Ticket availability and current pricing should therefore be checked directly through the authorized ticketing page.

The official rules state that all ticket sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges. Tickets are for the festival rather than a guaranteed appearance by a particular artist, and artists, the venue and schedule may change.

VIP/Village options

Holo Holo Long Beach offers a VIP Festival Experience rather than a traditional camping village.

VIP benefits include:

• Expedited festival entry
• Access to VIP viewing areas
• VIP bars and lounges
• Additional VIP amenities and surprises

The official Long Beach information does not advertise an on-site camping village, glamping area or separate VIP campground. The event is centered on Marina Green Park’s waterfront festival grounds.

Children over three whose guardians purchase VIP tickets must also have VIP access to enter the VIP area. Children three and under are free with a paid adult, subject to the event’s admission rules.

Festival rules

Holo Holo Long Beach operates a clear-bag policy and searches bags before entry. Small clutch bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches do not need to be clear, while larger bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches. Medical or baby-supply bags may be larger within the specified limit but are subject to additional screening.

Important rules include:

• All bags are subject to security screening
• Tailgating is prohibited
• Pets are not permitted
• Emotional-support and therapy animals are not treated as service animals
• Only legitimate service animals are allowed
• Strollers are permitted
• Wagons are prohibited
• Outside items that violate venue rules should be returned to vehicles

All tickets are exchanged for wristbands. The organizer warns attendees not to remove, damage, share or lose their wristbands because replacement is not guaranteed.

The Long Beach edition does allow ins and outs. General Admission guests who leave receive a stamp for re-entry, while VIP guests must retain their VIP wristbands for access.

How to get there

Marina Green Park is located at 386 East Shoreline Drive in downtown Long Beach. The waterfront location makes the festival accessible from central Long Beach, nearby Southern California cities and the wider Los Angeles metropolitan area.

For drivers, Long Beach can be reached through major regional freeways including Interstate 710 and Interstate 405. Once in the downtown waterfront area, visitors should follow Shoreline Drive and local event signs toward Marina Green.

The official festival parking page recommends reserving parking in advance through SpotHero. The city also operates the Marina Green parking lot at 386 East Shoreline Drive.

The city-operated Marina Green lot is open from 8:00 AM until midnight, although festival-day parking arrangements can be affected by special-event operations. The city lists standard parking at $0.75 per 15 minutes, with a maximum of $6 for two hours.

Because the festival ends at 10:00 PM, visitors driving should allow extra time for pedestrian traffic and post-event congestion around the waterfront.

Public transport after the festival

Public transportation is a practical option for visitors staying in Long Beach or traveling from Los Angeles. The Metro A Line connects Long Beach with downtown Los Angeles and continues north through Los Angeles County. The Downtown Long Beach station is the southern terminus of the A Line.

Downtown Long Beach Station also connects with numerous Long Beach Transit bus routes, providing connections around the city. Metro’s current information lists Long Beach Transit services and other connections at the Downtown Long Beach transportation hub.

For visitors using rail after the festival, the A Line is particularly useful for returning toward Los Angeles. However, attendees should check the latest weekend timetable on October 17 because festival closing times and final train departures need to be coordinated.

Rideshare and taxi services are also practical alternatives after the 10:00 PM festival close, particularly for groups staying in hotels outside the immediate downtown area.

Accommodation areas

Downtown Long Beach is the most convenient area for festival visitors because Marina Green is part of the downtown waterfront. The district offers hotels, restaurants, nightlife and attractions within a relatively compact area.

Popular accommodation choices in the broader downtown area include:

• Hyatt Regency Long Beach
• Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
• Courtyard Long Beach Downtown
• Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown
• Best Western Plus Hotel at the Convention Center
• The Queen Mary

Visit Long Beach lists more than 5,000 hotel rooms across the city, with many downtown and airport hotels located near entertainment and dining areas.

Shoreline Village and the Downtown Waterfront are especially convenient for visitors who want to combine the festival with restaurants, waterfront walks and attractions. The area is pedestrian-friendly and close to Marina Green.

Visitors can also stay farther east in Belmont Shore or elsewhere in Long Beach, although transportation time to Marina Green should be considered.

Food & drink at the festival

Holo Holo Long Beach will provide food vendors and beverage options within the festival grounds. The official accessibility information confirms that vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Guests with additional dietary requirements can contact the accessibility team before the event.

For attendees aged 21 and over, the festival will operate multiple full bars throughout the grounds. These bars will offer alcoholic beverages during the event.

Outside food and beverage rules should be checked against the final venue policy before arriving, while all attendees should be prepared for security screening at the entrance.

Long Beach’s waterfront also provides a large selection of restaurants and cafés outside the festival grounds. Shoreline Village, the Downtown Waterfront and surrounding downtown streets offer dining options before or after the festival.

Accessibility

Holo Holo Long Beach welcomes guests with disabilities and provides accessible routes throughout the festival site. The official accessibility guide states that routes connect parking, entrances, stages, ADA viewing areas, vendors and other activity areas.

The venue includes both grass and cement surfaces. Guests may bring their own wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches and canes, although the festival does not provide wheelchair or scooter rentals and does not provide a charging station.

A very limited number of ADA parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must display a valid state-issued disability placard, permit or license plate, and the person to whom the credential belongs must be present in the vehicle.

Accessible viewing areas are available at designated stages. Seating is first come, first served, and companions may be asked to stand toward the back if the viewing area reaches capacity.

The festival can also provide ASL interpretation, effective communication services, large-format or Braille materials, guided tours and assistive listening devices when requested in advance. The organizer recommends submitting communication and accommodation requests at least 30 days before the event.

Best days to attend

Holo Holo Music Festival – Long Beach is a one-day event, so there is no choice between multiple festival days. The event takes place exclusively on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

For the fullest experience, arriving around the 12:00 PM gate opening is recommended. Music begins at 1:00 PM and continues until 10:00 PM, giving attendees a full afternoon and evening of island and reggae performances.

Fans of Steel Pulse and The Green may want to remain for the entire event because the official site has not yet released individual set times. Ekolu and Siaosi fans should likewise wait for the final running order before planning an arrival or departure around a particular performance.

The single-day format also makes Long Beach convenient for visitors who want to combine the festival with a weekend in Southern California.

Previous year’s highlights

Holo Holo Music Festival – Long Beach is a new 2026 festival stop, so there is no previous Long Beach edition from 2025 or earlier to use as a direct year-over-year comparison. The official festival site lists October 17, 2026 as the Long Beach event date and identifies the current four-artist lineup.

The wider Holo Holo festival began in 2022 at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University. According to the festival’s official history, it subsequently expanded to destinations including Las Vegas and Sacramento in 2023 and San Diego in 2024.

The Long Beach debut continues that expansion into another waterfront Southern California location. Marina Green’s combination of open space, marina views and proximity to downtown makes the new location particularly suited to Holo Holo’s island and reggae concept.

Therefore, 2026 should be treated as the inaugural Long Beach edition rather than a continuation of a previous annual Long Beach festival.

Official tickets

Tickets for Holo Holo Music Festival – Long Beach 2026 are sold through Tixr, which the organizer identifies as its official ticketing partner. The festival specifically warns attendees not to purchase tickets from unauthorized third-party sellers, individuals or social-media sellers because their validity cannot be guaranteed.

https://www.holoholofestival.com/long-beach/

The official festival page confirms that the ticket link leads to Tixr and also provides access to the Long Beach ticket and hotel package information.

The festival’s official terms state that all sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges. Tickets are for the festival rather than a guaranteed performance by a particular artist, and artists, venue and schedule remain subject to change.

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