California Music Fairs & Festivals
72 music events across California for 2026.
Recurring4.4(1164) Happening nowCalifornia Mid-State Fair
12-day fair in wine country featuring top-name entertainment, livestock shows, carnival, exhibits, and agricultural displays.
Recurring4.4(12972) Happening nowOC Fair
One of North America's top attended fairs with over 1 million visitors.
Happening nowSanta Rosa Summer Outdoor Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
TomorrowChico 4th Thursday Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
5(1)In 3 daysAlameda Art and Wine Faire
It will feature live music, kid’s area, arts and crafts, delicious food, wines, and more.
4.6(258)In 4 daysLos Angeles Summer Sunday Vintage Market
It will host an array of antiques, vintage and local artisans offering unique vintage, art, antiques and things you never even heard of.
In 7 daysSanta Rosa Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
In 8 daysChico 5th Thursday Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
5(4)In 9 daysThe ArtWalk Liberty Station
This festival showcases the creativity of over 175 artists from various states and Mexico.
In 14 daysSanta Rosa Midsummer Wednesday Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
In 15 daysBell Family Summer Carnival
It will feature live performances, retail vendors, interactive activities, carnival rides for children of all ages, delicious food, and much more.
In 15 daysChico Midsummer Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.5(405)In 16 daysOakland Summer First Fridays
A craft fair in Oakland.
4.8(53)In 16 daysSan Jose Jazz Summer Fest
A craft fair in San Jose.
4.6(1351)Nevada County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, musical entertainment, carnival rides, animals, vendors, delicious food, and more.
Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market
This market will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, local makers and businesses, muisc and DJ, delicious food, local street foods, beverages and sweet treats, craft beers, wines, and fun activities for all ages.
Downtown Chico Summer Thursday Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.3(2360)Arcadia Midsummer Night Market
This is a celebration of Asian-Inspired culture and Asian food.
Capitola Midsummer Food Truck Friday
It will feature live music, beer garden, and local food trucks.
4.5(38)Kerman Midsummer Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, organic growers, farm stands, crafters and artisan vendors, prepared food, and more.
Chico Summer Thursday Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
4.7(386)Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
It will host nearly 250 fine artists and crafters displaying their creations in varied mediums, including photography, watercolor and oil paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork and much more.
4.6(258)Los Angeles Fourth Sunday Vintage Market
A craft fair in Woodland Hills.
Chico Summer Outdoor Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
Corning Tuesday Night Market
This market will feature local makers, artists, retail and direct sales, farmers, nursery and producers, non-profit and community service organizations.
Chico Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
4.5(405)Oakland 1st Fridays Festival
It will feature fun activities, shopping, great food, and live performances.
Arnold Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival
There will be an array of craftspeople, artists, antique dealers, and all types of food vendors.
Mt. Shasta Blackberry Music Festival
This festival will feature blackberry pie sales, music offerings, children’s games, food and craft vendors, and more.
4.2(77)Kerman Wednesday Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, organic growers, farm stands, crafters and artisan vendors, prepared food, and more.
Downtown Chico End of Summer Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
4.4(18)Capitola Art and Wine Festival
It will feature fine art, local wine, delicious food, and lively entertainment.
Dublin Splatter
It will feature live music and dance ensembles on main stage, an evening concert and community dance party, roaming entertainers, art demonstrations, arts and crafts marketplace, classic carnival games, fun rides, interactive art activities, local food vendors, food trucks and much more.
4.2(17)Mountain View Art and Wine Festival
This festival will feature over 350 region’s finest artists and craft-makers, live music, wines, and, of course, delicious curated food and drinks.
4.5(49)Tulare County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, demo derby, live music and entertainment, fair parade, community stage competitions, exhibitors and vendors, fair food and more.
Chico End of Summer Night Market
A craft fair in Chico.
Recurring2.9(8)Lake Arrowhead Octoberfest
This festival will feature German bands, traditional songs, chicken dance, German biers and European beers, vendors, German food, and more.
4.3(210)NorCal Renaissance Faire
It will feature live entertainment and shows, jousting, games and activities, unique crafts, talented artists, delicious food, drinks and more.
5(3)Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival
This event will feature over 150 artists and craft vendors, kids kingdom, live entertainment on two stages, premium wines and micro-brewed beers, delicious food, and more.
4.4(8)The ArtWalk
There will be more than 150 artists showcasing and selling their original works in various media including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more.
Downtown Chico Fall Night Market
It will host a group of local farmers, makers, food vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses.
3.5(2)Monterey Jazz Festival
A craft fair in Monterey.
2.9(8)Lake Arrowhead Village Octoberfest
A craft fair in Lake Arrowhead.
Recurring4.3(210)Northern California Renaissance Faire
A craft fair in Hollister.
4.8(12)San Diego Spirits Festival
A craft fair in San Diego.
4.6(258)Los Angeles Sunday Vintage Market
It will host an array of antiques, vintage and local artisans offering unique vintage, art, antiques and things you never even heard of.
Buccaneer Days
There will be treasure hunts, costume contests, delicious food, live music and much more.
4.5(213)Carpinteria Avocado Festival
This festival will feature live bands on mutilple stages, nearly 50 arts and crafts and commercial vendors, delicious food, and fun for all.
Oakland First Fridays Fall Festival
It will feature fun activities, shopping, great food, and live performances.
4.3(210)Northern California Fall Renaissance Faire
A craft fair in Hollister.
Poway Fall Festival
This festival will feature live music, hundreds of vendors, kids’ activities, classic car show, beer and wine garden, food trucks, and much more.
Corning Fall Night Market
This market will feature local makers, artists, retail and direct sales, farmers, nursery and producers, non-profit and community service organizations.
4.6(528)Pleasanton Night Market
This is a celebration of Asian-Inspired culture and Asian food.
5(4)La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
A craft fair in La Jolla.
RecurringLake Arrowhead Fall Octoberfest
A craft fair in Lake Arrowhead.
NorCal Fall Renaissance Faire
A craft fair in Hollister.
5(6)San Carlos Art and Wine Faire
A craft fair in San Carlos.
3.4(80)Huntington Beach Wine Festival
This festival will feature regional craft brews, wine tastings, delicious food samples, music and more.
4.1(56)Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival
The talented artists and vendors will be selling their original handcrafted works ranging from fine art and home decor to functional items and eye-catching wearables.
2.9(8)Lake Arrowhead Village Fall Octoberfest
This festival will feature German bands, traditional songs, chicken dance, German biers and European beers, vendors, German food, and more.
4.5(51)Kerman Fall Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, organic growers, farm stands, crafters and artisan vendors, prepared food, and more.
4.4(1706)Anaheim Fall Festival
This festival will feature local entertainment, costume contests, local artists, kidÆs crafts, delicious foods, sweet treats, parade, scavenger hunt and more.
4.8(25)Claremont Arts and Crafts Faire
Come explore over 400 vendor booths featuring unique art, original crafts, apparel, and goodies galore.
Northern California Autumn Renaissance Faire
It will feature live entertainment and shows, jousting, games and activities, unique crafts, talented artists, delicious food, drinks and more.
4.3(16)Los Angeles Fall Vintage Market
It will host an array of antiques, vintage and local artisans offering unique vintage, art, antiques and things you never even heard of.
4.7(51)Bell Family Fall Festival
It will feature carnival rides, games, live music, retail vendors, food vendors, and much more.
Oakland Gives First Fridays
It will feature fun activities, shopping, great food, and live performances.
4.4(528)Napa Gifts N Tyme Holiday Faire
It will feature over 80 booths of arts, crafts, holiday pieces, gourmet foods, and more.
5(2)San Diego Doggie Street Festival
This festival will feature live music, kids art area, special guests, speakers, pet products and services, contests, adoption, auction prizes, vet tips, delicious food, and much more.
Los Angeles Holiday Vintage Market
A craft fair in Woodland Hills.
Oakland First Fridays Holiday Festival
It will feature fun activities, shopping, great food, and live performances.
4.6(816)San Francisco Artisan Market
A craft fair in San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in California?
Our directory lists 115 music festivals across California for the 2026 season, including Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival, Palo Alto Festival of the Arts and San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.
When is the best time for music festivals in California?
California's music festivals cluster in June and July — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in California?
By Google review score, Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival in Arnold ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 131 reviews.