California Music Fairs & Festivals
115 music events across California for 2026.
4.3(149)Santa Rosa 2nd Wednesday Night Market
A craft fair in Santa Rosa.
4.8(12)Downtown Chico Thursday Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.8(4)Downtown Downey Night Market
This market will feature unique vendors, food trucks, DJ, special entertainment and more.
4.5(80)Capitola Food Truck Friday
A food festival in Capitola.
4(4)Lakewood Center Night Market
A craft fair in Lakewood.
4.7(28) Happening nowMonterey Bay Jade Festival
A craft fair in Monterey.
4.8(23) Happening nowNovato Festival of Art, Wine and Music
This festival will feature live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids area, beer and wines, and fun for the whole family.
5(3) Happening nowThe Fairfax Festival
It will be featuring music, arts/crafts and epic flea market, kids zone, parade, beers and wines, food vendors, and much more.
4.2(77)In 4 daysKerman Summer Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, organic growers, farm stands, crafters and artisan vendors, prepared food, and more.
4.3(149)In 4 daysSanta Rosa 3rd Wednesday Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
4.8(12)In 5 daysChico Summer Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
3.9(36)In 5 daysDowntown Azusa Night Market
This market will feature local vendors, delicious food, special entertainment and more.
4.3(2360)In 6 daysArcadia Summer Night Market
This is a celebration of Asian-Inspired culture and Asian food.
4(4)In 6 daysLakewood Center Summer Night Market
This market will feature unique vendors, scrumptious food, special entertainment and more.
4.2(15)In 7 daysCalifornia Celtic Fest
This music and cultural festival celebrates the Celtic nations including Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
4.6(22)In 7 daysDTLB Live Market
This market will feature local vendors, delicious food, special entertainment and more.
5(1)In 7 daysDowntown Montebello Summer Night Market
This market will feature unique vendors, food trucks, DJ, special entertainment and more.
4.3(149)In 11 daysSanta Rosa 4th Wednesday Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
4.8(12)In 12 daysDowntown Chico Summer Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
4.8(4)In 12 daysDowntown Downey Summer Night Market
A craft fair in Downey.
4(4)In 13 daysLakewood Summer Night Market
This market will feature unique vendors, scrumptious food, special entertainment and more.
4.7(64)In 13 daysSan Jose Food Festival
It will feature hundreds of vendors including food, beverages, artisan and craft vendors.
4.6(120)In 14 daysOceansides Usa 250Th Birthday Festival
There will be live music, family activities, local food and beverage vendors, and many community exhibits showcasing OceansideÆs pride and patriotic spirit.
In 14 daysSanta Barbara Lavender Festival
Come shop and support artisans, local lavender farms, and small business owners.
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There will be amazing art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, food and more.
4.3(16)In 15 daysLos Angeles Summer Vintage Market
It will host an array of antiques, vintage and local artisans offering unique vintage, art, antiques and things you never even heard of.
4.8(4)In 15 daysMercado Magico Bell Summer Market
This market will feature local vendors, delicious food, special entertainment and more.
Santa Rosa Outdoor Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
Chico 1st Thursday Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
South Gate 4th of July Festival
A craft fair in South Gate.
4.1(7)Los Angeles Food Festival
It will feature hundreds of vendors including food, beverages, artisan and craft vendors.
3(8)Apple Valley Freedom Festival
This festival will include live entertainment, activities, vendors, beer garden, firework show, and more.
4.5(405)Oakland First Fridays -Made in the Town
It will feature fun activities, shopping, great food, and live performances.
4.8(131)Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival
There will be over 60 booths featuring original handmade art and crafts, antiques, collectibles, and more.
4.3(12)Orange County Tap Festival
This festival will feature world-renowned and leading tap dance artists, dance adjudicators and performers, international master teachers, and more.
Santa Rosa Summer Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
Chico 2nd Thursday Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.4(82)Capitola Summer Food Truck Friday
It will feature live music, beer garden, and local food trucks.
Recurring4.4(1164)California Mid-State Fair
12-day fair in wine country featuring top-name entertainment, livestock shows, carnival, exhibits, and agricultural displays.
Santa Rosa Summer Wednesday Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
4.5(2)The Heritage Days Midsummer Fiesta
It will feature carnival rides, local craft vendors, live art, car show, live music, food and much more.
Chico 3rd Thursday Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
Recurring4.4(12972)OC Fair
One of North America's top attended fairs with over 1 million visitors.
4(1)Santa Barbara Wine Festival
A craft fair in Santa Barbara.
4.3(9)San Francisco Summer Artisan Market
It will feature a group of artisans, makers and creatives selling their handmade and handcrafted items in various categories ranging from intricately stitched leather goods to delicately sculpted ceramics.
Santa Rosa Summer Outdoor Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
Chico 4th Thursday Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
5(1)Alameda Art and Wine Faire
It will feature live music, kid’s area, arts and crafts, delicious food, wines, and more.
4.6(258)Los Angeles Summer Sunday Vintage Market
It will host an array of antiques, vintage and local artisans offering unique vintage, art, antiques and things you never even heard of.
Santa Rosa Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
Chico 5th Thursday Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
5(4)The ArtWalk Liberty Station
This festival showcases the creativity of over 175 artists from various states and Mexico.
Santa Rosa Midsummer Wednesday Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
Bell Family Summer Carnival
It will feature live performances, retail vendors, interactive activities, carnival rides for children of all ages, delicious food, and much more.
Chico Midsummer Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.5(405)Oakland Summer First Fridays
A craft fair in Oakland.
4.8(53)San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
A craft fair in San Jose.
4.6(1351)Nevada County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, musical entertainment, carnival rides, animals, vendors, delicious food, and more.
Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
Downtown Chico Summer Thursday Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.3(2360)Arcadia Midsummer Night Market
This is a celebration of Asian-Inspired culture and Asian food.
Capitola Midsummer Food Truck Friday
It will feature live music, beer garden, and local food trucks.
4.5(38)Kerman Midsummer Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, organic growers, farm stands, crafters and artisan vendors, prepared food, and more.
Chico Summer Thursday Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
4.7(386)Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
It will host nearly 250 fine artists and crafters displaying their creations in varied mediums, including photography, watercolor and oil paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork and much more.
4.6(258)Los Angeles Fourth Sunday Vintage Market
A craft fair in Woodland Hills.
Chico Summer Outdoor Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
Corning Tuesday Night Market
This market will feature local makers, artists, retail and direct sales, farmers, nursery and producers, non-profit and community service organizations.
Chico Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
4.5(405)Oakland 1st Fridays Festival
It will feature fun activities, shopping, great food, and live performances.
Arnold Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival
There will be an array of craftspeople, artists, antique dealers, and all types of food vendors.
Mt. Shasta Blackberry Music Festival
This festival will feature blackberry pie sales, music offerings, children’s games, food and craft vendors, and more.
4.2(77)Kerman Wednesday Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, organic growers, farm stands, crafters and artisan vendors, prepared food, and more.
Downtown Chico End of Summer Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.4(18)Capitola Art and Wine Festival
It will feature fine art, local wine, delicious food, and lively entertainment.
Dublin Splatter
It will feature live music and dance ensembles on main stage, an evening concert and community dance party, roaming entertainers, art demonstrations, arts and crafts marketplace, classic carnival games, fun rides, interactive art activities, local food vendors, food trucks and much more.
4.2(17)Mountain View Art and Wine Festival
This festival will feature over 350 region’s finest artists and craft-makers, live music, wines, and, of course, delicious curated food and drinks.
4.5(49)Tulare County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, demo derby, live music and entertainment, fair parade, community stage competitions, exhibitors and vendors, fair food and more.
Chico End of Summer Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
Recurring2.9(8)Lake Arrowhead Octoberfest
This festival will feature German bands, traditional songs, chicken dance, German biers and European beers, vendors, German food, and more.
4.3(210)NorCal Renaissance Faire
It will feature live entertainment and shows, jousting, games and activities, unique crafts, talented artists, delicious food, drinks and more.
5(3)Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival
This event will feature over 150 artists and craft vendors, kids kingdom, live entertainment on two stages, premium wines and micro-brewed beers, delicious food, and more.
4.4(8)The ArtWalk
There will be more than 150 artists showcasing and selling their original works in various media including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more.
Downtown Chico Fall Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
3.5(2)Monterey Jazz Festival
A craft fair in Monterey.
2.9(8)Lake Arrowhead Village Octoberfest
A craft fair in Lake Arrowhead.
Recurring4.3(210)Northern California Renaissance Faire
A craft fair in Hollister.
4.8(12)San Diego Spirits Festival
A craft fair in San Diego.
4.6(258)Los Angeles Sunday Vintage Market
It will host an array of antiques, vintage and local artisans offering unique vintage, art, antiques and things you never even heard of.
Buccaneer Days
There will be treasure hunts, costume contests, delicious food, live music and much more.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in California?
Our directory lists 115 music festivals across California for the 2026 season, including Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival, Palo Alto Festival of the Arts and San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.
When is the best time for music festivals in California?
California's music festivals cluster in June and July — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in California?
By Google review score, Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival in Arnold ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 131 reviews.