Ocean Way Festival to Open with The Killers, Olivia Dean

A new two-day music festival will debut on Santa Monica Beach this September, bringing major live music back to the iconic coastline for the first time. Promoter Goldenvoice announced the inaugural Ocean Way Festival on July 16, 2026, with headliners The Killers and Olivia Dean set to perform on September 26 and 27.

The festival, which takes its name from the Santa Monica street where the legendary Ocean Way Recording studio was founded, will feature a diverse lineup. Supporting acts include Jack White, Khruangbin, Sublime, Durand Jones and the Indications, Alvvays, SG Lewis, 54 Ultra, Hiatus Kaiyote, BLONDISH, and Poolside, with DJ sets from Hot Chip. The event will be staged on the sands between the Santa Monica Pier and Bay Street, with areas designated for beach blankets alongside traditional standing room.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 23, with prices beginning at $399 for a two-day pass. Santa Monica residents will have access to an exclusive presale starting Wednesday, July 22. The festival is designed to be transit-oriented, with no on-site parking available. Organizers encourage attendees to use the nearby E Line terminus, bus routes,...