BeachLife Festival is coming back to the Redondo Beach waterfront for its eighth edition on April 30 to May 2, 2027. The lineup has not been announced yet, but early bird three-day passes are already on sale through Tixr.
BeachLife began in May 2019 at Seaside Lagoon and has built its bills around rock, reggae, and classic hitmakers with a beach-town feel. Here is what is confirmed for 2027 so far, pulled from the festival’s official site, FAQ, and ticket page as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Friday to Sunday, April 30 to May 2, 2027. Gates: Friday 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday noon to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m. |
| Where | Redondo Beach Waterfront, 250 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 |
| Lineup | Not announced yet |
| Ages | All ages. Kids 6 and under are free with a ticketed adult. |
| Tickets | Early bird three-day GA $369 before fees, through Tixr |
| Re-entry | No for GA. Unlimited for GA+, VIP, and Captain’s passes. |
| Payment | Cashless: cards and mobile wallets only |
| Parking | Very limited city lots. Bike valet and rideshare recommended. |
| Official site | beachlifefestival.com |
Who’s playing
Nobody yet, officially. The festival’s FAQ says single-day tickets will go on sale when the lineup is released, so that announcement will also be your cue if you only want one day.
For a sense of the booking style, past headliners have included Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, and Bob Weir and Wolf Bros in 2019; The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer in 2022; Gwen Stefani and The Black Keys in 2023; Sting in 2024; and Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, and Alanis Morissette in 2025. The 2026 edition brought Duran Duran, The Chainsmokers, The Offspring, James Taylor, My Morning Jacket, and Sheryl Crow.
Tickets
Passes are sold through the festival’s Tixr page. These were the early bird prices on September 28, 2026, before fees and taxes. An earlier GA tier started at $333 and is no longer listed.
| Pass | Early bird price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Day General Admission | $369 | Festival entry, no re-entry |
| 3-Day GA+ | $409 | Adds unlimited re-entry |
| 3-Day VIP | $999 | VIP areas and dedicated restrooms, re-entry |
| 3-Day Captains | $3,250 | Re-entry and priority on-site parking |
| 3-Day Captains Plus | $4,500 | Captain perks plus California Surf Club access |
- Also listed: Sky Deck, Admirals, and Surf Club options, which were not priced on the ticket page at the time of writing.
- No sharing: Three-day passes cannot be split between people.
- All sales are final, including if a day is cut short by weather. BeachLife is rain or shine.
- Hotel packages and lockers are sold through the official site.
Getting there
The festival sits on the Redondo Beach waterfront along North Harbor Drive, next to King Harbor and the pier. Parking is the hard part.
- Parking: The City of Redondo Beach runs several public lots near the grounds, but the festival calls parking very limited and does not control those lots. Captains pass holders get priority on-site parking.
- Bike valet: Free. There is one at the north end of the grounds and one at the south end. Skate valet is available too.
- Rideshare: Drop-off and pickup is at Dive N’ Surf, 504 North Broadway, about a five-minute walk from the main entrance.
- Shuttles and transit: The festival does not offer a shuttle or transit option.
What to bring
- A clear bag no bigger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a small non-clear clutch up to 6 x 8 inches. Fanny packs are fine. Regular backpacks are not.
- An empty reusable water bottle or an empty CamelBak.
- Sun gear: Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen that is not in an aerosol or metal can.
- Something to sit on: An average-size beach towel, a single-person inflatable chair, or a 12 x 12 inch stadium cushion.
- Cameras: Non-professional digital and film cameras and GoPros.
- Dancing shoes. They are literally on the permitted list.
- Parents: Strollers, formula, baby food, wipes, and diaper bags are allowed. Strollers may be checked at the bike valet.
What to leave at home
- Backpacks that are not clear, and any non-clear bag over 6 x 8 inches.
- Chairs with metal parts and oversized blankets.
- Cigarettes and vapes.
- Umbrellas, tents, and hammocks.
- Aerosols and air horns.
- Outside food and drinks, and coolers.
- Detachable-lens cameras, drones, selfie sticks, and tripods.
- Flags, totems, and political posters or banners.
- Bikes and skateboards inside the grounds. Use the valet.
- Pets. Only trained service animals. Emotional support animals are not allowed.
Inside the gates
- Cashless. Vendors take credit cards and mobile wallets. Cash is not accepted.
- 21+ wristbands are handed out at a booth near the main entrance, next to Main Info.
- No public Wi-Fi. Screenshot your tickets and plans before you go.
- Food: The FAQ says vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available and marked at each vendor.
- First aid is in the center of the grounds, run by Providence Little Company of Mary.
Accessibility
BeachLife describes itself as fully accessible. Accessible viewing areas with seating sit near the main stages, first come, first served, and you need a free ADA wristband from the Main Information booth to use them (one companion wristband per guest). Wheelchairs and scooters are allowed. The city lots have a limited number of ADA spaces, and placards are checked by Redondo Beach police. Send accessibility requests to info@thebeachlifefestival.com by April 1. General questions: 310-426-4270.
Still to come
The 2027 lineup, single-day tickets, set times, the site map, and prices for the Sky Deck, Admirals, and Surf Club tiers. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they are announced.
Sources
- BeachLife Festival, official site
- BeachLife FAQ (gate times, re-entry, kids, parking, rideshare, accessibility)
- BeachLife general info (address, bag policy, cashless, permitted and prohibited items)
- BeachLife Festival on Tixr (prices as of September 28, 2026)
- Wikipedia: BeachLife Festival (history and past headliners)
Featured photo: Vision360media via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
