Same Same But Different returns for 2026 – a boutique Southern California festival blending eclectic music, creative expression, and intentional community for an unforgettable weekend.
Perris, CA 92571 United States
Spafford brings their electrifying improvisational jams to The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on October 1st, 2026, for an unforgettable night of rock, funk, and psychedelia.
West Hollywood, CA 90069 United States
Spafford rocks the Belly Up on October 2nd with genre-bending jams fusing rock, funk, and electronic vibes. Don’t miss this intimate, high-energy live experience!
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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:
Los Angeles, CA 90035 United States
Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band headlines alongside Captain Danger and Nikhil Korula Band for an unforgettable night of New Orleans brass, funk, rock, and global grooves.
Los Angeles, CA 90013 United States
Celebrate 50 years of Bad Brains with an all-star tribute event honoring their groundbreaking legacy in punk, hardcore, reggae, funk, and dub music.
Topanga, CA 90290 United States
Coming July 25th 2026 to Topanga Canyon CA, the 14th Annual Reggae on the Mountain is back! Experience the best in reggae and world music in one of the most[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States
Experience the sun-soaked Southern California vibes as Long Beach Dub Allstars bring their energetic fusion of reggae, dub, ska, and punk to The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, performing alongside Bedouin[…]
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 United States
Don Was, renowned producer and musician, has shaped music across genres for nearly 50 years. From his GRAMMY-winning production work to leading Blue Note Records, Was has collaborated with legends[…]
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
Reggae Icon Pato Banton Brings Uplifting Vibes to Laguna Beach. Experience the charismatic performance of reggae artist Pato Banton this Sunday evening at Ivanz House above Mozambique, featuring his unique[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
Yucca Valley, CA 92284 United States
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.[…]
Garden Grove, CA 92840 United States
Discover a night of legendary reggae and ska as Burritos (Sublime tribute) and Lively Up (Bob Marley tribute) bring iconic classics to life at The Garden Amphitheater in Garden Grove.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
San Pedro, CA 90731 United States
GENERAL ADMISSION$5 kids 12 & under – Limited + tax and fees (must be accompanied by an adult)$25 Earlybird Tickets – Limited + tax & fees $35 General Admission + tax & fees $40 General[…]
Simi Valley, CA 93063 United States
Join us every Sunday at Rock & Roll Pizza Bar for Roots Down Vibes Up, this week featuring Chris Murray. This family-friendly reggae session brings island rhythms to Simi Valley[…]
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
Join the Dead Marley Matthews Band at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach for a free Dia De Los Muertos celebration on November 1st. Honor ancestors with music and dancing at this[…]
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
Experience the ultimate Halloween party at our Top of the Harbor Ballroom with panoramic beach views, live music, and costume fun. Featuring Rey Fresco, Anora, Katie Skene Band, and more!
Malibu, CA 90265 United States
Join us October 24th for Bert’s Monster Bash – a free, all-ages Halloween party honoring our friend Bert Barrera with live music from OutlanderZ, Exit Only, and The Alex Orbison[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
Explore the boundary-defying sounds of The Hip Abduction, led by globetrotting songwriter David New. This versatile ensemble blends African rhythms, reggae, and American indie influences into an energetic musical journey.
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
The Hip Abduction blends African rhythms, reggae grooves, and American indie sounds into a genre-defying musical journey, led by songwriter David New and brought to life by a versatile ensemble[…]
Irvine, CA 92618 United States
Reggae legends Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear bring their Do The Reggae Tour to Great Park Live on Sunday, October 19th, featuring eight-time Grammy winner Marley and two-time Grammy recipient[…]
Yucca Valley, CA 92284 United States
Discover Mihali, the Vermont-based musical innovator whose evolving sound blends reggae, rock, and healing vibes. From co-founding Twiddle to collaborations with reggae royalty, his journey continues with his third album[…]
Los Angeles, CA 90017 United States
The Hip Abduction blends African rhythms, reggae grooves, and American indie sounds into a genre-defying musical journey, led by songwriter David New and brought to life by a versatile ensemble[…]
Paso Robles, CA 93446 United States
Reggae royalty Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear bring their Do The Reggae Tour to Vina Robles Amphitheatre on October 18. This historic pairing features nine-time Grammy winner Marley and reggae[…]
Irvine, CA 92618 United States
Experience the ultimate California summer as Rebelution headlines the Good Vibes Cali Tour 2025, bringing reggae-rock bliss alongside Pepper, The Elovaters, and Aurorawave for a sun-soaked coastal journey.
Pioneertown, CA 92268 United States
Evoking the ocean and guided by the spirit of travel, The Hip Abduction pilot a sonic expedition past genre barriers. The band is the moniker for singer/songwriter David New who writes and produces music in between travel excursions and touring. Live[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
Irvine, CA 92618 United States
Experience the ultimate California summer as Rebelution headlines the Good Vibes Cali Tour 2025, bringing reggae-rock bliss alongside Pepper, The Elovaters, and Aurorawave for a sun-soaked coastal journey.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
Experience an electrifying night of reggae fusion as Hirie and Artikal Sound System take over the historic Fremont Theatre in San Luis Obispo, blending captivating rhythms with pop, R&B, and[…]
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States
Celebrating two decades of success, reggae pioneers Rebelution bring their signature sound to the Good Vibes Cali Tour 2025, joined by Pepper, The Elovaters, and Aurorawave for a sun-soaked musical[…]
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 United States
Doors at 7pm
Avila Beach, CA 93424 United States
Experience the ultimate California summer as Rebelution headlines the Good Vibes Cali Tour 2025, bringing reggae-rock bliss alongside Pepper, The Elovaters, and Aurorawave for a sun-soaked coastal journey.
Avila Beach, CA 93424 United States
Experience the ultimate California summer as Rebelution headlines the Good Vibes Cali Tour 2025, bringing reggae-rock bliss alongside Pepper, The Elovaters, and Aurorawave for a sun-soaked coastal journey.
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
The Guest Room is an indie Pop/R&B collective that thrives on collaboration. With every track, they open the door for fresh voices to join in, creating a dynamic mix of[…]
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
Featuring: Rudy Roots Mydol Orthodox Dready Lion Jahtiva
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
Live music from 12-4pm on the Aqua Bar Patio No cover All Ages
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
Rain Or Shine, Standing Room Only Doors 5pm
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
Pato Banton comes to Laguna Beach for a Sunday evening show at Ivanz House, above Mozambique. Pato Banton is a reggae singer and toaster from Birmingham, England. He received the[…]
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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[…]
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
Black Uhuru comes to Laguna Beach for a Sunday evening show at Ivanz House, above Mozambique. For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized[…]
Los Angeles, CA 90291 United States
The most successful of the second-generation reggae bands, Jamaica’s Black Uhuru maintained their high quality despite numerous personnel changes throughout their many decades together. The first reggae band to win[…]
San Clemente, CA 92672 United States
Come groove with us at the Boys & Girls Club of San Clemente for a day filled with live music between 2 stages, vendors selling art, vintage and more, a[…]
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
We couldn’t get enough of Wisdom Tree in August so we had to bring them back to kick off September. The music starts at 6, but the organic beer starts[…]
Los Angeles, CA 90291 United States
DMMB returns to the Grateful Brunch @ The Venice West Saturday 8/30 12pm to 3pm!!! We always have an amazing time at the Grateful Brunch but we are extra excited[…]
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 United States
Zach Deputy declared he would be a professional musician before ever purchasing his first guitar at the young age of thirteen. Given this, a career outside of music was never[…]