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Looking for the best music festivals in California in 2022? Well, yous've come to the right identify, because I've put together the ultimate guide to California Music Festivals for your bucket list!

There'south arguably no ameliorate destination in the U.s.A that can compare to the incredible product, loving communities, unique venues, and star-studded line-ups found at all these festivals in California. Beingness born and raised in Orange County, I've been fortunate to attend a lot of these festivals myself, and they truly are spectacular! From Southern California all the way upwards to Bay, at that place are festivals ranging in all shapes and sizes spanning every musical genre.

And so without further adieu…hither are what I think are the all-time California Music Festivals to keep you dancing, partying, and loving life all twelvemonth long!

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1) Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

Coachella - Best California Music Festivals 2022

Coachella is my personal favorite of all the California Music Festivals!!

When: April 15-17 & April 22-24, 2022

Where: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California

https://www.coachella.com/

Coachella is one of California's oldest and virtually ballsy music & art festivals, and will certainly be a weekend experience that y'all'll never forget.  Every year they bring an unbelievably stacked line-upward spanning every genre, massively beautiful stage production, incredible nutrient & drink vendors, and a really solid festival atmosphere.  While Coachella may have gotten a reputation for existence all about celebrities and fashion in recent years…it's still one hell of a party!

While I've just personally attended twice (in 2014 & 2018), both weekends have been so insanely fun, and I'd recommend information technology to every music festival addict!  Get your festival squad together, go through this music festival camping essentials checklist, and prepare for 1 of the all-time weekends of your life!

Existence a favorite among the dozens of quality music festivals in California, tickets do sell-out almost instantly, and then make certain your festival squad plans ahead and scoop up some tickets while yous tin can!

Festival Tip:Coachella is massive and you lot volition definitely become your steps in/ sweat a lot out in the desert! Stay hydrated by picking up a  Lunchbox Hydration Pack to keep yourself dancing and partying all weekend long, as well as continue your belongings safe with the anti-theft design.

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Coachella Music Festival California 2022 Line upward


Bring together the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2022 Facebook Event for more than information

Too, check out this Coachella afterwards picture show beneath for some stunning footage of the festival!

Coachella 2016: Cheers


2) Outside Lands Music Festival

Outside Lands Music Festival - Best California Music Festivals 2020

When: August 2022

Where: Golden Gate Park, San Fransisco, California

https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/

Exterior Lands is Northern California's biggest and best music festival, and is definitely an event you lot'll fall in love with! While information technology may be one of the more pricier events on the list (everything is more expensive in San Francisco), it's worth every penny! The line-ups are always impressively diverse, the product is truly tiptop-notch, and you'll be blown away when y'all walk around the venue at night ogling at all the colorful lighting in the copse.

Check out my festival reviews from 2017 & 2018:

  • Exterior Lands Music Festival: The Ultimate Gold Gate Park Party
  • Outside Lands Festival 2018 | Top ten Weekend Highlights

This annual three-twenty-four hour period California festival is a favorite among San Francisco locals and tourists akin, and in that location's arguably no better time to visit SF because there's so much going on! You'll want to book adaptation in advance though, as the metropolis (particularly hotels almost Aureate Gate Park) get booked upwards quite apace!

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Outside Lands Music Festival California 2021 Line Up

Outside Lands 2021 Line Upward


3) HARD Summertime Music Festival

Hard Summer - Best California EDM Raves 2020

Credit: Doug Van Sant

When: July 29-31, 2022 (EXPANDS TO 3 DAYS in 2022)

Where: The Speedway in Fontana, San Bernadino, California

https://world wide web.hardsummer.com

This annual mega-festival has been a Southern California favorite for over a decade, and e'er manages to put together an unbelievably impressive line-upwardly, incredible stage product, and overall stellar festival experience.

The squad over at HARD Events has been a key player in the growth of the EDM scene in the The states, and fun fact, my first massive rave in the Usa was HARD Haunted Mansion back in 2009! From producing events similar HARD Day of the Dead, Holy Ship, and HARD Red Rocks: attending 1 of their events will e'er impress!

While I haven't been able to attend this ballsy Music Festival California favorite since they moved locations, I've heard great things from many of my fellow socal ravers!

Check out the amazing later on moving-picture show from 2021 to get a better understanding of how epic HARD Summer actually is!

Hard Summer Music Festival 2021 Official Recap


4) Dirtybird Campout Westcoast 2022

Dirtybird Campout - Best California Music Festivals 2020

You're never besides old to go to summer camp!  Dust off your camping gear and calibrate your compasses, Dirtybird Campout is coming…

When: October 2022

Where: Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds

https://world wide web.dirtybirdcampout.com/westward/

Dirtybird Campout is without a dubiousness one of the wildest California festivals parties ever attended!  I've been a HUGE FAN of the Dirtybird Label for years, and they really go higher up and beyond to provide an unforgettable adult summer camp/music festival experience. Dirtybird is known for it's unique bass house sounds, and it attracts a fun-loving group of people that goes beyond a typical festival experience!

Dirtybird Campout 2020 - Best Music Festivals in California -

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Read my Dirtybird Campout 2016 Festival Review to get a better understanding of what to wait…

"Whether you went to summer camp dorsum in the solar day, or found yourself at Campout over the last four years, those memories of sun-drenched hours full of outdoor activities, hazy summer afternoons, and sleepless nights under the stars, accept fostered an unmatched sense of belonging and an unparalleled community for many. It is this family unit feel that has made Dirtybird Campout one of Due north America'due south well-nigh historic and unique festival weekends."


5) BottleRock Napa Valley

Bottle Rock Napa Valley California Festival 2022

Bottlerock is quickly becoming one of the most iconic California Festivals!

When: May 27-29, 2022

Where: Napa Valley, Northern California

www.bottlerocknapavalley.com

MUSIC. Nutrient. WINE. Brew | "The First Taste of Summertime"

Featuring ane of the largest and most various line-ups brought to Northern California, Canteen Rock Napa Valley is an annual 3-day festival enjoying music, wine, food, and arts and crafts beer!  fourscore+ bands on 5 music stages, Celebrity and chef performances on the culinary stage, corking sight lines throughout the venue, admission to gourmet nutrient from the Napa Valley's finest chefs and restaurateurs, and dozens of vino cabanas where you tin sip, savor and mingle with your favorite vintners making every festivalgoer feel like a VIP"

Join the BottleRock 2022 Music Festival Facebook Event for more information, tickets, and line-up announcements!

BottleRock Napa Valley 2018 Lineup


6) Twenty-four hour period Trip Festival 2022

When:July 2022

Where: The Lot at Hollywood Park, Los Angeles

www.daytripfest.com

House Music All Twenty-four hours Long

Insomniac's make new Southern California festival is bringing some of the biggest and all-time names in house music for two incredible days of fun! Gloat the return of festival season at a brand new venue with delicious arts and crafts cocktails, gourmet food trucks, and iconic Mean solar day Trip fishbowls. This is a 21+ event, and the perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July weekend!

With artists like Diplo, Artbat, Chromeo, and Justin Martin – this is an consequence all y'all and then-cal firm heads won't want to miss!

Day Trip Festival 2021 California


vii) CRSSD Music Festival

CRSSD Festival - California Music Festivals 2022

When: March v-half-dozen,  2022

Where: Waterfront Park, San Diego, California

http://world wide web.crssdfest.com/

CRSSD is a 2-Day Festival in downtown San Diego, and happens TWICE a year! They've ever got a star-studded line-up across iii stages, in a cute venue, and dozens of afterwards-hours events to choose from after the festival ends.  I've been in one case myself, and had an unbelievably fun time! It'south one of the all-time music festivals in San Diego, and shouldn't be missed if y'all're heading to southern-California when it's going down!

Read all nearly my experience:Two Days of Dominicus & Tech at CRSSD Music Festival

"CRSSD will once more have-over San Diego'southward idyllic Waterfront Park. Grassy lawns, sea views, an intimate footprint and the dramatic dorsum-drop of San Diego's canton building and the San Diego skyline make this one of America'southward virtually atypical festival experiences. Each edition sees CRSSD take over the city for the weekend, with twenty-four hour period-time pop-ups and afterwards-parties aplenty. CRSSD has established a unique vibe built around Southern California culture and dance music'due south underground roots, becoming a destination for music devotés who crave the avant-garde shades of electronic music. Merely minutes away from the Amtrak station, CRSSD'southward grassy haven is complete with picturesque sunsets, splash friendly fountains, and three waterfront stages. CRSSD also offers craft beer, gourmet food vendors, and a full mixology program. CRSSD is a 21+ festival."

Join the CRSSD ‡ Festival Leap '22: March 5/six at Waterfront Park for more than data, tickets, and line-upwards announcements


8) Splash Firm Festival

Splash House - California Festivals 2022

Credit: Splash House Palm Springs

When: Baronial 2022 (Ii Weekends)

Where: Palm Springs, California

http://www.splashhouse.com/

If Coachella Pool parties & Las Vegas twenty-four hour period clubs made a infant…

"Splash House is what you become when y'all mix upwards fun-loving people, with some rocking pool parties, and an escape to sunny Palm Springs, California. It'due south a little slice of paradise where friendships are forged as people dance to the best in house, disco, and electronica.

Splash House takes identify across three hotel resorts in both June and August. Buy a ticket and you go admission to all iii, plus shuttles running between all weekend. Buy a hotel packet and y'all tin enjoy a room but steps away from the phase in addition to access to all three resorts.

By night, we take flight at the Palm Springs Air Museum for our After Hours programme – a pair of open air parties dorsum-dropped by vintage aircraft and a glowing airport tarmac. Afterwards Hours admission is sold separately and may exist purchased with or without a Splash House ticket."


nine) Lightning In a Bottle

Lightning In A Bottle 2022 - Best Music Festivals in California

Credit: Juliana Bernstein

When: May 25-30, 2022

Where: Buena Vista Lake, Kern County, California

http://lightninginabottle.org/

Lightning in a Canteen, or more normally referred to as "LIB", is the largest transformational music festivalin California.  While it always boasts an incredible electronic line-up, there is much to more to this spiritually enkindling festival.  Many friends of mine have chosen information technology their favorite festival they've e'er attended, and it certainly tin can a life-changing California festival feel.

Go to some workshops, practice some yoga, take a refreshing dip in the lake, watch the sunrise, and party like there's no tomorrow! Some people accept referred to it fifty-fifty as a "mini Burning Man", and will be an experience that'll continue you lot coming back every yr!

Celebrating Art, Music, Functioning, Sustainability & Life.

Lightning in a Bottle Transformational Festival California 2022


"Lightning in a Bottle, one of the world's preeminent independent music and arts festival, will return dwelling house to the beautiful shores of Buena Vista Lake in Fundamental California and repossess its traditional Memorial Weekend appointment – May 25th-30th 2022. The new venue has immediately brought comfort and familiarity to the LIB community, a welcoming and intendance-costless container for the festival, cheers to its lush grassy topography, thick shade trees, and swim-friendly shoreline. 2020 attendees can expect the experience of a lifetime guided past forward-thinking musical curation, immersive art installations, and cause-driven educational programming that has come to define Lightning in a Bottle."

Bring together the Lightning in a Bottle 2022  for more tickets,  information!


10) Nocturnal Wonderland

Nocturnal Wonderland - Best California EDM Raves Festivals 2022

Credit: Juliana Bernstein

When: September 17-xviii, 2022

Where: San Manuel Amphitheater, San Bernadino, California

https://world wide web.nocturnalwonderland.com/

Family. Community. Culture.

Gather, ane and all, for N America's longest-running electronic dance music festival! A archetype favorite among EDM fans, Insomniac's annual ode to the night brings you multiple stages of the all-time in dance music and cutting-edge production, as well as hundreds of costumed performers, fireworks and funfair rides. We besides offer camping! It'due south a fun way to extend your experience and fully immerse yourself in the Nocturnal community.

Nocturnal Wonderland Festival California 2022

Enter a world of sights and sounds as vibrant and unique as those who accept come, year after year, to behold its fantastical mysteries. In this place, curious creatures of all shapes and sizes move to the vibrations of the night. What new adventures volition our journey hold? Come with united states and see."

4 Days of Camping, three Nights of Music, Art, Family unit, and Civilisation. Carpe Noctem!

Nocturnal Wonderland 2016 - Thank You, Headliners


11) California Roots Festival

California Roots Music Festival 2022

When: May 26-29, 2022 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Where: Monterey State Fairgrounds, Monterey | Northern California

https://californiarootsfestival.com/

Featuring some of the biggest names in reggae, rock, folk, and hip-hop in the world!

"California Roots isn't just a music festival; it'south a motion. It'due south a way of life. It delivers a cosmic blend of practiced vibes, truthful happiness, family unit, peace, love and joy to all who enter. When Jimi Hendrix torched his guitar at the Monterey Pop Festival in the tardily 'lx's, he changed the fashion an entire generation looked not only at music festivals, merely life itself.

It is out of this same pure energy–the energy of natural and peaceful rebellion–that California Roots was built-in. We discovered the ecstasy that culminates from listening to awesome music, smiling at your neighbors and dancing with strangers; California Roots is about living life to the fullest."

California Roots 2018 - 3 Day Tickets Almost Sold Out!


12) High Sierra Music Festival

High Sierra Music Festival California 2022

When: June 30 – July 3, 2022

Where: Quincy, CA (Northern California)

http://highsierramusic.com/

"Celebrating everything we love virtually the sweet mountain high music that keeps us singing all yr long."

High Sierra Music Festival is i of the longest-running events in California, having just finished it's 29th edition in 2019!  Every year they bring a broad multifariousness of entertainment, family-friendly fun, and an ballsy festival camping experience.  It's guaranteed to be a highlight your summer consummate with height-notch music, fire-dancers, movement classes, colorful parades, and silent-discos!

Join the 30th Annual High Sierra Music Festival 2022 Facebook Event for more than info, tickets, and announcements!

The 27th Almanac High Sierra Music Festival is June 29 - July 2, 2017!


13) Beyond Wonderland Music Festival 2022

EDM Festivals in California 2020

When: August 2022

Where: Nos Events Center, San Bernadino, California

https://beyondwonderland.com/

Insomniac Events are known for throwing some of the biggest and craziest raves in California, and Beyond Wonderland is definitely one you cannot miss!  They always deliver a world-class line-upwards, cute stage production, and a loving PLUR filled atmosphere!  Expect wild pyrotechnics, wild outfits, and pounding bass for a weekend you lot'll never forget!

Embark on an adventure to the far side of the wood, exploring what exists Across Wonderland."

When day breaks in Wonderland, a curious cast of characters emerges, and fantastical animals of all shapes and sizes run wild. In this place across our imaginations, colors polish brighter, smiles are wider, and the secrets of Wonderland come to lite."

Beyond Wonderland 2019 Thanks


xiv) Kaaboo Del Mar Music Festival

Kaaboo Del Dar Festival - Best Southern California Music Festivals 2022

Credit: Alive Coverage

When: September 2022 (Dates TBA)

Where: Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds, San Diego, California

https://kaaboosd.com/

"Forget what you know about music festivals. This is a music feel. A completely curated three-24-hour interval sound voyage that combines rock-northward-gyre music and tastemaking socials into a modern wonderland on the warm shores of the Pacific. Where every particular is crafted for your enjoyment and you savour in earth-class music, incredible cuisine, craft libations, comedy acts, contemporary art, dancing and premium amenities. This is your escape to the perfect weekend. And then venture to the horizon with u.s.a. this September in Del Mar, California. Run across yous on the other side."

Also, some heady news, KAABOO Del Mar will celebrate its sixth festival event with a move to America'southward number one ballpark (Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres) and its surrounding venues, and will characteristic a variety of headlining music hitmakers and legends of varying genres, and offer an unrivaled level of entertainment throughout the weekend.

KAABOO Del Mar Music Festival 2016 Epitomize


15) Joshua Tree Music Festival

JTMF - Best California Music Festivals 2022

Credit: Vivian Lee

When: May 12-15, 2022 & October half dozen-ix, 2022

Where: Joshua Tree National Park, California

http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/

Desert is Freedom. Music is Power. Community is Crucial

"JTMF is a resource-generating powerhouse of passionate creativity, community empowerment, and arts education for all ages.  A family inclusive global music feel in the magical Mojave.  Committed to radical inclusion, this iii 24-hour interval (and four dark) funky desert-style festivals create experiences where passion, purpose, family unit, and friends come together, and the boundary between performer and patron is blurred. The music is diverse and eclectic, from dance-world-electro-funk'n groove to soulful global-ethno melodies.

Joshua Tree Music Festival promotes personal growth through a variety of multidisciplinary workshops, such every bit yoga and movement, visual arts, music, and myth. A robust schedule of Kidsville activities makes JTMF i of the summit family unit-friendly festivals in the country.  Magnificent art installations and a world market further inspire, intrigue, and invite festival-goers. Our mission is to foster social interaction on a deep level, creating positive life-changing moments."

Joshua Tree Music Festival Oct 2019!


16) Stagecoach Music Festival

Stagecoach - California Country Music Festival 2022

When: April 29 – May i, 2022

Where: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California

http://www.stagecoachfestival.com/

California's Premier Country Music Festival

If yous're a fan of country music, then in that location'southward arguably no better festival in the entire globe than Stagecoach.  Information technology'southward hosted the weekend after Coachella ends, and has all the same stages & production, and then information technology's definitely an feel to cheque-out.  While I oasis't personally attended Stagecoach, I've heard from tons of people (who don't usually listen to State) that information technology's truly an amazing consequence!

If y'all're a fan of land, take a read through this article on the Top 25 Country Music Festivals in the U.s.a.A!


"The five-24-hour interval transformation from the massive Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival into Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival past the Los Angeles-based Goldenvoice company is always shocking to people who become to both events.

Instead of surreal and sometimes psychedelic installation art of Coachella, there are giant cowboy boots and a bronze bucking horse. The attire morphs from flower crowns and H&M branded fashions to red, white and blue everything – including shirts, pants, bandannas and long flowing sashes bearing the U.S. flag. Held at Indio's Empire Polo Social club, this festival celebrates new and established country music artists."

Cheque out the Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival 2022 for more information, announcements, etc

Stagecoach 2016: Thanks


17) Groove Prowl W Declension

Groove Cruise - Music Festivals in California 2022

When:September/Oct 2022 (Dates TBA)

Where: Catalina Island, California

www.GrooveCruise.com

Groove Cruise is truly an feel that yous need to attend to empathise its pure magic. When people ask me what my favorite music festival is, Groove Cruise instantly comes out of my mouth! It's a nautical rave adventure unlike whatever other, and the loving "GC Fam" is truly something special. While in that location are some really awesome music festival cruises in the world, Groove Prowl is the OG festival cruise, and will be an unbelievable experience!

I've attended iii different GC's, so read all nearly them beneath:

  • Groove Cruise LA: More Than a Music Festival…It'south a Family unit Reunion
  • 11 Reasons Why Groove Cruise Is the Ultimate Festival Vacation
  • 96 Hours of Atmospheric Bliss:  Groove Cruise Miami 2019

In 2019, Groove Cruise brought a unique land experience called "Groove Island" to Catalina Isle, merely Whet Travel has announced that in the Autumn of 2022, Groove Cruise will be returning to bounding main for some other epic adventure!

Groove Prowl Miami 2019 Official Aftermovie


18) Lucidity Festival

Lucidity Festival California 2022

Lucidity is i of the virtually unique California Festivals on this list!

When: April eight-x, 2022

Where: Live Oak Campground, Santa Barbara

https://lucidityfestival.com/

Sound baths, acro yoga, dance workshops, burn down breathers, circus performers, food vendors, mode stalls, blacklight tea parties, cacao ceremonies, art galleries, ballsy DJs, live bands, crazy costumes, and an incredible amount of Oxytocin filled hugging. I had an unbelievably magical feel at Lucidity Festival, and think the world would be a better identify if anybody attended it once in their life.

It's truly ane of the nigh unique, colorful, and intimate community-oriented camping ground festivals I've ever attended!

Bank check out my review article about my feel here:  Ludicity Festival – Rising Dawn | Tiptop 12 Festival Highlights!  I, unfortunately, I couldn't make information technology back for the 2019 edition since I was traveling through Espana, but I'm actually hoping to make a return for 2020!

Awaken to Lucidity: Official Lucidity Festival Documentary


19) Northern Nights Music Festival

Northern Nights - California Camping Festivals 2022

Credit: Peter Karas

When: July 15-17, 2022

Where: Cook Valley, California

http://northernnights.org/

MUSIC | Fine art | REDWOODS | RIVER | Camping ground | YOGA | CANNABIS

Northern Nights Music Festival is a 3-day celebration of music, art, food and local civilization!!

"Our mission is to produce NNMF, founded on passionate support for & a strong understanding of emerging underground music industries AND featuring sought out producers & DJs from regions effectually the world.  Our collective hope is to sustain NNMF as a premiere destination festival that offers a unique opportunity to fully embrace a truly Californian experience.  Lighting, sound & stage production for the stages is a collaboration betwixt the Bay Expanse's finest production teams partnering with experienced local talent. Adding to top-notch music talent, NNMF proudly features local & global craft, a collection of regional craft brews & wines, a mindful space for yoga and meditation, organic food offerings, and local not-for-turn a profit vendors."


Camping Music Festivals in California - Northern Nights 2020


Cook's Valley Campground is a festival site dissimilar any other. Information technology is a rare precious stone.

"The festival grounds feature deep swimming holes, the largest Redwood grove used for camping, and enough of space to stretch out. Northern Nights Music Festival is a unique and safe experience for both newcomers and seasoned campers.   Our collective hope is to sustain NNMF as a premiere destination festival that offers a unique opportunity to fully embrace a truly Californian experience."

Bring together the Northern Nights Music Festival 2022 Facebook Event for more information, tickets, and more

Northern Nights Music Festival 2019 | Official Aftermovie


20) Desert Hearts Music Festival

Desert Hearts Festival 2022 - Best Electronic House Festivals in California 2022

Desert Hearts is for the craziest California festival addicts! Credit: Eric Allen

When: April 28 – May two, 2022

Where: Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, Warner Spring, California

https://festival.deserthearts.us/

The Desert Hearts Crew accept been taking the U.S past storm the by few years, and throwing wild parties around the entire country (likewise every bit hosting stages at tons of other festivals).  Simply to fully sympathize their madness, you gotta make it out to their own Desert Hearts Festival in Southern California!!

House, Techno, & Dearest…We Are All Desert Hearts.

Infinite love and nonstop beats.

Check out this epic review titled "Desert Hearts is a Stimulating and Vibrant Marathon of Music, Love, and Rave" to larn more!  If y'all're into techno and good vibes, it'll become your new favorite festival!

Desert Hearts Festival 2017 - Official Video


21) Dreamstate Festival

When: November 2022 (Dates TBA)

Where:  San Diego & San Francisco

world wide web.dreamstateusa.com

All trance, all the time. You're non living in reality anymore, you're living in Dreamstate.

"Envision a world where ethereal beats and timeless melodies abduct yous from the everyday and have you to a higher country. Insomniac'southward brand-new, all-trance consequence brings that vision to life. This music has the power to connect, the ability to soothe, and the power to heal. It'due south time to experience that ability together. Get your boarding passes and fix to enter Dreamstate."

Laserface by Gareth Emery | Dreamstate SoCal 2018 (Full Set LIVE)


22) SnowGlobe Music Festival

Snowglobe EDM California Festival New Years Eve

Photograph: Brian Walker Photography

When: Dec 29-31, 2022

Where: South Lake Tahoe, California

http://www.snowglobemusicfestival.com/

"Literally And Figuratively The Chillest Festival E'er."

This 3-Mean solar day EDM Festival is the New Years Eve upshot of your winter dreams!  Spend your days snowboarding in the beautiful Lake Tahoe mountains, and then party all night to some of the globe's biggest electronic DJ's!

SnowGlobe (2017) - Highlights


23) West Declension Weekender

Music Festivals in California

When: June 2022 (Dates TBA)

Where: Various Venues effectually San Diego, California

http://www.westcoastweekender.net/

A weekend of West Declension sunshine, pool parties, pop upwardly trip the light fantastic toe classes, yoga classes, dance parties, and your favorite selectors.

"A celebration of music, dance, and civilization in Southern California, the music conference and festival is blossoming right alongside San Diego's incredible cultural renaissance. With nearly half of attendees coming from out of town, the West Coast Weekender audition rings in a truly one-of-a-kind vibe. The influx of activity—plus the San Diego secret community's enthusiasm—creates an infectious, old school free energy that's of another era.

W Declension Weekender at Lafayette Hotel


24) Wanderlust Squaw Valley

Wanderlust Festival - California's Best Music Festivals 2022

Credit: Melissa Gayle Photography

When: July 2022 (Dates TBA)

Where:  North Lake Tahoe, CA

http://wanderlust.com/festivals/

Wanderlust is different than your standard music festival, every bit it's more than of a retreat/ getaway/ vacation with a big emphasis on music and community! The few friends I know who have attended told me information technology'southward truly special! They also host events ALL around the world, so definitely worth checking out their website and keeping up-to-date with their calendar if you're into this type of transformational event!

"This Way to True Due north.

"For ten years, Wanderlust has gathered teachers, experts, musicians, and creators at stunning resorts for transformational experiences—each unique unto itself. Over the concluding decade, yogis have grown their practise, connected with community, and made life-altering discoveries.

Music is the heartbeat of Wanderlust festivals. Yous'll experience the pulse in the subtle spinning of a brilliant DJ, in the sweet rhythms of our acoustic meditations, and classes accompanied by perfectly paired beats will leave your body awash in energy. Whatever your taste, the musical discoveries that look at Wanderlust will exit y'all with new favorites for practise and political party alike."


25) Escape: Psycho Circus

Escape Psycho Circus 2022 - California Music Festivals

When:  October 2022

Where: NOS Event Center, San Bernadino, California

https://escapehalloween.com/

"Sinister sights and rattling sounds will shock, amaze, beguile, astound. Escape with u.s.a., and come inside — the Psycho Circus has arrived!

ESCAPE is one of Insomniac Events' pinnacle music festivals that's been running annually since 2011.  Consummate with walk-through mazes themed stages, and costumed performers – this is a Halloween Rave yous need to check out at to the lowest degree once!


26) Desert Daze

Desert Daze - Festivals in California 2022

La Femme functioning, Desert Daze 2017

When: October 2022

Where: Moreno Beach,  Lake Perris, California

https://desertdaze.org/about/

"Desert Shock is an annual celebration of music, fine art, culture and nature.

Cited as "a chance to escape the world as we know it" (Billboard) and a "a surrealist'due south playground that reminds us what festivals were like before festivals were Festivals™" (Noisey), Desert Daze 2018 brings its unique make of hermetic fantasy universe to Moreno Beach, in the valley of unbroken horizon, at Lake Perris, in Southern California."

Nominated for Festival of the Year 2018 by Pollstar, USA Today, and NME.


27) Still Dream Campout Festival

Stilldream Campout 2022 Festival California

When: June 24-28, 2022

Where: Blue Mountains Event Centre, Wilseyville

https://stilldreamfestival.com/

"Stilldream was formed in June of 2000, by a group of agreeing individuals from the Sierra Foothills, and Sacramento, interested in the preservation of events of an earthy, intimate nature, which were becoming more and more scarce at the time.

A common love for music, community, nature, culture, and consciousness has encouraged us all to unite and give back to the customs that has always given us love, inspiration and provided growth. In the short years of our existence, Stilldream has gone from throwing intimate parties for our friends in a barn, to inviting thousands to have a function in our events in venues with decades of rich musical history.

In its 11 years, Stilldream has gone from usa all trying to see where we could take it, to realizing that Stilldream itself has indeed been taking usa all on a ride that we could have never imagined eleven years ago. Nosotros go along to look forward to the evolution of our events, equally well as the many new faces who believe in the dream and aid us push button it forward every year. We promise you bask your stay!"

Bring together the Stilldream Festival 2022 for data, tickets, and line-up annunciation!


28) The Untz Festival

The Untz Festival California 2022

Credit: Jacob Avanzato

When: May thirteen-15, 2022

Where: Mariposa Fairgrounds, Mariposa, California

http://world wide web.theuntzfestival.com/

"The hole-and-corner bass community will reunite once once more in this cute mountain community less than an hour from the mouth of Yosemite National Park and just 3 hours east of the Bay Area. The best and brightest upward-and-comers in the bass scene will return to Mariposa Fairgrounds!


29) Aftershock Festival

Aftershock Festival California 2022

When: Oct 6-9, 2022

Where: Discovery Park, Sacramento, California

https://aftershockfestival.com

Join thousands of rock and roll music lovers for iii days of ballsy tunes, succulent food, and solid vibes in the cute Discovery Park! Offering 1 of the most epic rock festival line-ups in all of California, this is guaranteed to exist a damn good weekend!

Aftershock Festival 2020 will feature ii headlining sets past METALLICA! 2 dissimilar nights, 2 different sets!=

Bring together the Aftershock Festival 2022 for more than information!


30) Guitarfish Music Festival

Guitarfish - Best California Music Festivals 2020

Photo by Foster Snell

When:July 2022 (Dates TBA)

Where:Cisco Grove Campground, Truckee, California

http://guitarfishfestival.com/about-gf

"A People-Friendly Camping Experience.  Full Moon in the Wood, Over a Mile Loftier over the Yuba River"

An intimate arts and music festival that brings customs together to savour renowned musical acts and true goodtime vibes.

Set in the stunning Sierras at Cisco Grove campground, the festival also provides an enchanting setting to savor the South Yuba river, hiking, world class mountain and road biking, towering copse, and starry skies. Emphasizing the importance of water, Guitarfish works in partnership with not-profits to educate on the issues of overfishing and water pollution, promoting water conservation and preservation of clean oceans and watersheds, with a portion of proceeds going towards such. Guitarfish aims to provide a management for positive change to sustain and maintain healthy watersheds, rivers, streams, lakes and oceans and to preserve all living beings that depend on it. Meeting to honour this large blue ball we all call domicile feeds the magic.


31) Ojai Music Festival

Ojai California Music Festival 2021

When: September 2022

Where:Ojai, California

https://world wide web.ojaifestival.org/

"Every year open-minded audiences gather in the idyllic Ojai Valley to experience a four-day curated music festival – the only one of its kind. Each Festival'southward narrative thread is guided by a different music director, who offers a wildly distinctive style and point of view. These annual directors are more conductors, soloists, or musicians. They are musical thinkers who approach their craft with inventiveness and responsibility to the music of today."


32) Beachlife Festival 2022

Beachlife Festival California

When:September 2022

Where:Redondo Beach, California

https://beachlifefestival.com/

"BeachLife Festival returns to beautiful Redondo Beach May one-iii, 2020. Iii days of Fun on the CA Declension, featuring the Best in live music, art, food, beer, wine, and cocktails. The STOKE level is HIGH."


33) Primavera Audio Festival Los Angeles 2022

When: September xvi – 18, 2022

Where:LA Historic Park

https://www.primaverasound.com/en/los-angeles

Before in 2019, European festival juggernaut Primavera Sound announced they'd exist premiering in the Us in 2020 to celebrate its 20th anniversary! How exciting is that!? Unfortunately, due to the global health crisis Primavera Sound was forced to postpone their US debut to September 2022. While not much info has been released so far, I'm looking forrard to meet what they do later this year!

After living in Barcelona for ii dissimilar summers, I know Primavera Sound brings their A-game, and it'southward guaranteed to exist a and then-cal festival favorite

Primavera Sound Festival Los Angeles 2022


34) Monterey Jazz Festival

When: September 25-27, 2022

Where: Monterey Canton Fairgrounds

https://montereyjazzfestival.org/

"Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2022, a major milestone for the world's longest continuously-running jazz festival. Over its long and distinguished history, Monterey Jazz Festival has earned a reputation for paying homage to jazz greats, but also for its focus and passion for new and diverse sounds; 2022 is a reaffirmation of both principles."

 Monterey Jazz Festival in California

Credit: Cole Thompson


 California Music Festivals Possibly Returning in 2022

Since initially writing this article, lots of festivals have been forced to postpone their dates, or have not released any information or updated their websites, just still wanted to recognize by festivals that could make a big return next year.


Air & Style Festival

When: March (Dates TBA)

Where: Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California

https://airandstyle.com/

"Air + Style is a global event series that blends live music, activeness sports, art, and civilisation."

Watch some of the world's best snowboarders perform insane tricks, and and so check-out some of the globe's all-time DJ's spin incredible sets!  I saw Major Lazer and Flume at Air & Style in 2017, and it was such an amazing evening!  They've got events all over the world, and the Los Angeles edition should non be missed!


Virgin Fest

When: June (Dates TBA)

Where:Los Angeles, California

VIRGIN FEST LANDS IN LA! We are hosting i big party, and you are invited to join.

With a diverse lineup of artists on 3 stages, mind-blowing technology and an unwavering commitment to people and planet, VIRGIN FEST is the music festival of tomorrow, TODAY.

The weekend will merge the outdoor experience of Exposition Park with the user-friendly accommodations of Banc of California Stadium including shaded areas, comfortable seating (when you want it), standing room floor (when you don't), climate-controlled flushing bathrooms and hydration stations. And that's only just the showtime."


Enchanted Forest

When: June (Dates TBA)

Where: Blackness Oak Ranch, Laytonville, California

Northern California'south premiere music, art, movement and conscious living festival!

Enchanted Forest Gathering is a 3-Day music festival wonderland featuring motion classes, workshops, daily yoga and the earth's largest independent performing artists.

"Homegrown in Mendocino canton, Northern California, Enchanted Forest Gathering calls to lovers of music, fine art, movement, dance, community and all things Sacred, Sexy, Silly, and Saucy!  Sprouted in the redwoods in 2011, we accept nestled into our beloved home nether the oaks at the legendary Black Oak Ranch almost Laytonville, CA. Our goal is produce gatherings that activate personal growth, inspire collective sharing and redefine conscious commemoration. We envision a world in which every individual is empowered to fully embody their highest and truest self. Enchanted Forest Gathering serves as a goad for collective transformation.

Whether you lot come to co-create with usa, be transformed, or simply to shake your booty and have a good time, nosotros welcome you to the Enchanted Family.


YOUtopia

When: Oct (Dates TBA)

Where: La Jolla Indian Campground, Southern California

www.sdyoutopia.com

San Diego's official Burning Man regional event

"YOUtopia is A four-day camping and arts regional "burn" celebrating the culture and principles of Burning Man .Called-for Man only happens once a year, only burner civilization is alive and well year-circular. Burning Man regional events are held all over the globe and are based on the Ten Principles, empowering burner ethos to thrive far and wide. YOUtopia is part of a long tradition of bringing the magic of the playa to the rest of the globe while also celebrating the vibrant artistic and communal elements of San Diego and the surrounding areas."


Emissions Festival

When: May (Dates TBA)

Where: Belden Boondocks Resort & Lodge, Belden, California

http://world wide web.emissionsfestival.com/

Westward Coast Bass Culture

"Emissions strives to provide a unique feel with an alternative focus. An intimately sized, limited chapters to allow for a closely connected atmosphere. Creating a rare opportunity to truly absorb thursdaye music up close & personal. Aslope a unique lineup of fresh sounds curated to enhance this specific outdoor experience. Culminating in iii full days & nights of uninterrupted satisfying sound with a focus on proper low end representation. ~Come feel the departure~"

It is a celebration of the music and the customs surrounding the rich bass culture in [just not limited to] California. It encourages freedom of enjoyment & expression for everyone that wants to enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Without any forced ideologies other than 'Be here to savor yourself & permit others to besides'. Be creative in your way, create your positive experience in your way, then share your commemoration with the festival!"

Emissions Festival - California Bass Music Festival 2020


Repose Gathering

When: Terminate of Apr (Dates TBA)

Where: Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale, Northern California

Music / Art / Boating / Yoga / Workshops / Vendors

"A conscious gathering focused on creating an environment of positive collaboration specifically geared towards art and music."

Complete with cacao ceremonies, full-moon dances, 3 stages of Funktion one sounds, and being surrounded past a lovingly spiritual festival community – Serenity Gathering sounds like a beautifully unique experience!

Serenity Gathering - Camping Music Festivals in California 2022

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FYF Fest

When: Mid July (Futurity Festival Dates TBA)

Where:  Exposition Park, Los Angeles

https://fyffest.com/

FYF Fest is one of LA's biggest festivals right in the middle of the urban center.  This two-day effect brings an amazing line-up, and definitely worth adding to your summer festival listing!

"Having grown from a roaming party at various venues along Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, FYF has blossomed into a world class event, cartoon talent from around the earth and music lovers from across the country."


Genius Loci (Baja California Festival)

When:  June (Dates TBA)

Where: Punta Cabras, BAJA California (Mexico)

http://geniuslocifest.com/

Surf.  Music.  Yoga.  LOVE

Last, but certainly not least….while it's not technically in the state of California, Genius Loci is down in BAJA California (and so that kinda counts), and I just really wanted to include it in this list!  It looks exactly similar my kinda festival, and I've heard that it's truly a special experience from friends who accept attended in the past!  Definitely worth checking out if yous can!

"The definition of Genius Loci is the prevailing atmosphere, spirit or character of a place.  Genius Loci is nestled at a individual beach on the sandy plateaus alongside the pacific sea in Northern Baja.  The location is pure magic!


What to bring to these Music Festivals in California 2022?

I've written a couple really fun guides for packing and festival accessories. Check out a few of my favorite posts below for more info:

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Am I Missing Any Epic California Music Festivals 2022…?

While I'm sure there are tons more for all different genres of music, I'm pretty these are all the biggest and best music festivals and events in California.  I hope this article gave you some inspiration, and I promise to see y'all at one of these music festivals throughout the yr.  I'one thousand e'er flying back to California for dissimilar events, and in that location'southward a good take chances you lot'll see me dressed in a crazy outfit, taking photos of all the beautiful people who attend these different festivals.

California Music Festivals 2020


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My website is filled with articles nigh the best music festivals in the world, and so have a browse through some of the posts below – and start planning

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Best Music Festivals in California 2020

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