Think music festival season is over? Think again. From San Bernardino to San Diego, weekends across Southern California will continue to be ripe with good music, good vibes and good sunshine. Whether you’re looking for beachside tunes or a desert escape, read on for nine festivals you can still attend this year.
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Over the course of three days and three stages, expect to hear the likes of Wilco, The Lumineers, Dierks Bentley, Waylon Jennis and Daryl Hall and John Oates and Brandi Carlile, among others. This festival celebrates the cowboy surfer way of life, allowing you to relish in beach culture while enjoying the community of Americana music. Of note, veterans get 50 percent off and kids 10 and under are free. Runs Sept. 16-18.
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Missed out on the spring event? Not to worry because CRSSD returns to downtown San Diego’s Waterfront Park for a weekend full of electronic music. Surrounded by an urban oasis and SoCal’s quintessential early fall sun, take in tunes by Duck Sauce, Jamie xx, Fatboy Slim, Artbat, Chloé Robinson and more. Runs Sept. 24-25.
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There’s a reason this psychedelic rock festival is getting ready to celebrate 10 years. For the real hippie music lovers, Desert Daze is really all about community, art and the music. The lineup features Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, Perfume Genius, Sky Ferreira, Reggie Watts, The Marías and more. Runs Sept. 30- Oct.2.
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Insomniac has your Halloween plans secured with a weekend of music and thrills. In addition to music, revelers will enter into the World of Escape full of art, performers and surprises. Come dressed in your ghoulish best and get ready to dance to Alesso, 100 Gecs, Diplo, Martin Garrix and more. Runs Oct. 28-29.
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Also put on by Insomniac, this EDM festival has been around since 1995 and has established a loyal 50,000-person crowd who love a weekend of music, camping and art. Nocturnal’s weekend features Dillon Francis, Adventure Club, Lee Foss, Cloverdale, Cid, Koven and more. Runs Sept. 17-18.
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Enjoy the beauty of Doheny State Beach while listening to legends like Stevie Nicks and Eddie Vedder. Other favorites like Brittany Howard, Jack White, St. Vincent, Grouplove, Broken Social Scene and P!nk are set for the weekend. Runs Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
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For the first time ever, the infamous Primavera Sound festival is making its way to Los Angeles. Taking over Los Angeles State Historic Park, the three-day festival is perfect for any music lover with an eclectic taste. You’ll be running around all weekend long to acts like Lorde, Clairo, Giveon, Nine Inch Nails, Kim Gordon, Tierra Whack, Girl in Red, King Krule and the Arctic Monkeys. Runs Sept. 16-18.
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What does a music and beer festival sound like? Punk rock, of course. In between beer tastings (unlimited from noon to 3 p.m.!), catch The Bronx, Bad Religion, Dropkick Murphys, Agent Orange and more. Runs Nov. 5-6.
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From the mind of Coachella and Stagecoach comes the first-ever This Ain’t No Picnic. The Goldenvoice festival has curated a lineup that melds the music of LCD Soundsystem, Le Tigre, The Strokes with Phoebe Bridgers, Turnstile, Tinashe, Wet Leg, Mac Demarco and more for one fantastic weekend. Attendees can also expect photo opps and brand activations, like The Redemption Rye Revival Bar, which will have live performers, a bar, photo opps and other surprises. Runs Aug. 27-28.
See also: 9 SoCal Festivals You Can Still Attend This Year
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