Reggae in Southern California

Wednesday 10 December

Join us for the Homestead Sessions’ final show of the year featuring Mikey Reyes & Friends, Palo Xanto, and Fresh Basil, plus DJ sets by J Shaw & Fancy Vandals.[…]

Mojave Gold,56193 29 Palms Hwy.
Yucca Valley,CA92284United States
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Friday 19 December

Irie Third Fridays are a fresh, new monthly event to bring you a consistent spot for top quality reggae music – right here in San Luis Obispo.  These events feature the[…]

Liquid Gravity Brewing Company,675 Clarion Court
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
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Friday 16 January

Irie Third Fridays are a fresh, new monthly event to bring you a consistent spot for top quality reggae music – right here in San Luis Obispo.  These events feature the[…]

Liquid Gravity Brewing Company,675 Clarion Court
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
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Friday 20 February

Irie Third Fridays are a fresh, new monthly event to bring you a consistent spot for top quality reggae music – right here in San Luis Obispo.  These events feature the[…]

Liquid Gravity Brewing Company,675 Clarion Court
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
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Friday 20 March

Irie Third Fridays are a fresh, new monthly event to bring you a consistent spot for top quality reggae music – right here in San Luis Obispo.  These events feature the[…]

Liquid Gravity Brewing Company,675 Clarion Court
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
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Friday 17 April

Irie Third Fridays are a fresh, new monthly event to bring you a consistent spot for top quality reggae music – right here in San Luis Obispo.  These events feature the[…]

Liquid Gravity Brewing Company,675 Clarion Court
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
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Friday 01 May

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Reggae has firmly established itself in Southern California’s diverse musical landscape, with vibrant scenes across several major cities. In Los Angeles, venues like The Echoplex, The Roxy, and The Reggae Lounge regularly feature both local talent and international reggae stars. The city’s multicultural makeup has fostered a unique SoCal reggae sound, blending traditional Jamaican influences with Latin rhythms and California surf culture.

Long Beach hosts the annual Cali Vibes Fest in June, while Topanga has the annual Reggae on the Mountain festival.

In Orange County, Irvine’s Great Park Live has hosted some big touring acts, while Ivan’z House Live in Laguna Beach brings in some great live Reggae every Sunday for their Reggae Sundays events.

San Diego’s reggae community thrives in neighborhoods like Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach, where beachside venues such as Winston’s and Belly Up have become legendary spots for reggae performances. The city’s proximity to Mexico has created interesting cross-border reggae collaborations, with bands often incorporating elements of Latin music into their reggae compositions.

Santa Barbara, though smaller, boasts a passionate reggae following centered around venues like SOhO Restaurant & Music Club and The Arlington Theatre. The Santa Barbara Reggae Festival draws thousands of attendees and has featured prominent artists like Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse, and Rebelution—a band that actually formed at UC Santa Barbara and has gone on to international acclaim.

Throughout Southern California, reggae culture extends beyond music into lifestyle, influencing fashion, art, and even local cuisine. The region’s year-round sunshine and beach culture have proven to be the perfect environment for reggae’s positive vibrations to flourish.

Past Reggae Shows in Southern California: