LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Date: {'content': [{'value': '2026-06-21T08:00:00', 'schema': 'datetime'}, {'value': '2026-06-21T16:00:00', 'schema': 'datetime'}], 'data_type': 'range'}
Description: The three-day, family-friendly festival takes place Friday, June 19th, through Sunday, June 21st, 2026. The festival is organized by KCBX Public Radio and serves as a primary annual fundraiser for the station. Full Festival tickets for adults, teens, and children include camping on the festival grounds at the scenic El Chorro Regional Park in San Luis Obispo. Single-day tickets, reserved RV campsites, and vehicle camp parking passes are also available. This community-favorite event brings friends and family together to create lasting memories through a variety of musical genres, including funk, bluegrass, soul, folk, alternative rock, Americana, world music, and more. “KCBX looks forward to welcoming your families back to Live Oak this Father’s Day weekend,” said KCBX General Manager Frank Lanzone. “In light of recent federal funding cutbacks, securing your tickets early is one of the easiest things we can all do to help ensure this beloved family tradition continues for years to come.” Seventeen acts have been confirmed for 2026 so far, with more to be announced soon. Performers include The Brothers Comatose (Americana and bluegrass), Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20 (blues), Neal Francis (funk, soul, rock), Jackie Venson (electro-funk, soul, R&B, blues), Renée Christine (Americana singer/songwriter/cellist), Las Cafeteras (Afro-Mexican American futurism), Uncle Lucius (Southern rock, country, blues), Emily Brimlow (beach pop, soul, R&B), Francesca Blanchard (singer-songwriter), J & the Causeways (soul, R&B), Slap Dragon (bluegrass, disco, R&B), Mestizo Beat (Afro-Latin funk and soul), Greg Loiacono & Stingray (soul, rock, R&B, funk), The Mother Corn Shuckers (beergrass), Amalia Fleming (singer-songwriter), Dubwise Collective (reggae), and Big Mable & the Portholes (sea shanties). In addition to an eclectic mix of music, attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with diverse food from local vendors, participate in activities for all ages, shop for handmade and imported goods from a wide variety of artists and merchants, bid on silent auction items, partake in a curated wine and beer tastings, take the stage during an open mic performance or talent show, enjoy morning yoga classes, learn or refine skills in jamming workshops, and much more. A Full Festival ticket allows access to the festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with overnight camping throughout the park. Single-day tickets are also available for adults, teens (ages 13–17), and children (ages 4–12). Children under age four enter free of charge with an adult. Attendees may also upgrade their ticket purchase to enter the festival grounds on Thursday, June 18th, one day before the festivities begin. Tickets are available at the festival’s website, www.liveoakfest.org, where visitors can also find festival maps, photos and videos, volunteer opportunities, and answers to frequently asked questions. Additional performer details and a full schedule of music and family activities will be released in the coming months. About Live Oak Music Festival: The Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day festival held each year in mid-June. The festival is a major fundraiser for KCBX Public Radio, an NPR member station broadcasting from San Luis Obispo, California. Over 500 volunteers work together to create a unique atmosphere of music, art, and family fun. About KCBX: KCBX is a non-commercial public radio station serving an average weekly audience of over 35,000 listeners across Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and southern Monterey Counties. The station broadcasts local and national information programming, NPR Network shows, and an eclectic music format ranging from jazz and indie rock to Americana, soul, and world music. Nearly 100% of KCBX’s financial support comes from individual listeners and subscribers, local corporate underwriters, and proceeds from the Live Oak Music Festival. KCBX broadcasts on 90.1 FM in San Luis Obispo, 91.1 in Cayucos, 95.1 in Lompoc, 91.7 from Paso Robles to Salinas, and 90.9 in Santa Ynez, Goleta, Avila Beach, and Cambria. KCBX also streams online at kcbx.org.
Website: https://www.liveoakfest.org/
Address: El Chorro Regional Park, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Tickets link: https://my805tix.com/e/liveoak2026/tickets