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The 2026 Newport Beach Jazz Festival is shaping up to be one of Southern California’s biggest celebrations of smooth jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B. Marking its 30th anniversary, the beloved coastal music tradition returns May 29–31 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, where thousands of music fans will gather for a weekend of legendary performances, waterfront views, and laid-back luxury. Since launching in 1996, the festival has grown into one of Orange County’s longest-ru

MGK brought his “Lost Americana” Tour to North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista this weekend, delivering a high-energy performance that blended pop-punk intensity with emotional moments that kept the crowd engaged from start to finish. The evening opened with performances from Beauty School Dropout and Wiz Khalifa, whose set added a laid-back contrast before MGK took the stage. Once the headlining performance began, the atmosphere inside the amphitheater shifte

Photo by Jake West - Insomniac Thirty years after its underground beginnings, EDC Las Vegas is returning bigger than ever in 2026. The massive dance music festival will once again take over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 15–17, bringing hundreds of thousands of fans together for a weekend that has become a yearly tradition for the electronic music world. This year feels different though. It’s not just another EDC weekend — it’s the festival’s 30th anniversary. What sta

For four days in May, the waterfront at Spanish Landing Park traded surfboards and sandals for accordions, crawfish boils, and nonstop dancing as Gator by the Bay returned to San Diego bigger and louder than ever. The 2026 edition of the beloved Louisiana-themed festival once again transformed the bayfront into a full-scale Mardi Gras celebration, blending zydeco, blues, Cajun culture, and Southern cooking into one of the city’s most unique annual traditions. Held over Mother

Thousands of dreamers, artists, builders, and adventurers are preparing for one of the world’s most unforgettable events as Burning Man 2026 officially opens ticket sales today, April 29. Set in the vast Black Rock Desert of Nevada, Burning Man is far more than a festival—it is a temporary city built on creativity, radical self-expression, and community. This year’s theme, “Axis Mundi,” promises to inspire participants to create art installations, theme camps, mutant vehicles

REDO MARKET – DANA POINT✨ Shop • Sip • Discover • Repeat ✨ Join us at the Redo Market in beautiful Dana Point for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience featuring local vendors, handmade goods, vintage finds, fashion, art, home décor, jewelry, and so much more! 🛍 Support Small BusinessesFind unique treasures and meet amazing local makers and creators. ☕ Food & Drinks AvailableEnjoy delicious bites, coffee, and refreshing drinks while you shop. 🎶 Live Music & Great VibesBring y

Las Vegas is turning louder, darker, and heavier as Sick New World 2026 prepares to take over the city on April 25 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. After the cancellation of the 2025 edition, the highly anticipated festival returns bigger than ever, bringing together some of the biggest names in nu-metal, hard rock, industrial, and alternative music for one explosive day. Headlined by System of a Down and Korn, this year’s lineup also features powerhouse performances from B

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival, set to take place from January 22 through February 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated editions in the festival’s history. As the final Sundance to be held in Utah before its planned move to Boulder, Colorado in 2027, this year’s event carries both cultural significance and a celebratory atmosphere for independent cinema. Each year, Sundance serves as a launchpad for breakthrough film

The Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) Christmas Concert and Toy Drive 2025 once again transformed Inglewood and nearby Los Angeles communities into the center of holiday music culture, bringing together some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest names for a day of performances, giving, and celebration. Held in mid-December 2025 at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, just outside Inglewood, the annual event continued its tradition of blending high-energy live performances with community outreach, r

The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is set to return Nov. 6–8, 2026, bringing three days of tastings, chef-driven events, and coastal culinary showcases to one of Southern California’s most established food and wine celebrations. Now in its latest edition, the festival continues to draw national attention for its blend of high-end cuisine, local San Diego flavors, and waterfront atmosphere anchored in the heart of downtown and the bayfront. The festival traditionally unfol

As the final notes drifted out over Doheny State Beach and the sun disappeared behind the Pacific, the 2025 Ohana Festival came to a close in Dana Point—another sold-out weekend that reminded everyone why the event has become one of Southern California’s most anticipated music festivals. Held September 26 through 28, Ohana once again transformed the shoreline into a gathering place for music lovers, surfers, locals, and travelers chasing one last great summer weekend. With oc

After more than a decade of rumors, breakups, and fans wondering if it would ever happen, Oasis finally returned to California in September with two massive nights at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena—and for many, it felt like rock history unfolding in real time. On September 6 and 7, the legendary British band took over the iconic stadium for their long-awaited reunion tour, bringing Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher back to the same stage for the first time in more than 15 years.

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the iconic Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood transformed into the epicenter of fashion and...

The Deftones' March 5, 2025, performance at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, was a testament to their enduring relevance and...

BUSY P This past weekend, CRSSD Festival returned to Waterfront Park in San Diego for its highly anticipated 10th anniversary edition ....

CRSSD Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Lineup for Spring 2025 Edition Featuring ARTBAT, Ben UFO, Bon Entendeur, Busy P B2B Braxe +...

EMA ANNOUNCES “HEIS WORLD TOUR” PLAYING ARENAS IN NEW YORK, BERLIN, LONDON, PARIS, JAPAN & MORE! February 10th, 2025 — Los Angeles, CA —...

POST MALONE On Monday, December 30, 2024, Petco Park in San Diego was transformed into a massive celebration of country music with the...

Wild Horses Returns with Post Malone to San Diego’s Petco Park Stadium December 30th Festival Will Also Feature Paul Cauthen, Zach Top...

Chicago rapper Polo G brought his undeniable talent and infectious energy to San Diego's House of Blues on his much-anticipated Hood Poet...