Island music is coming to the Long Beach waterfront. Holo Holo Music Festival lands at Marina Green Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with reggae pioneers Steel Pulse joined by Western Conference, Ekolu, The Green, and Siaosi. Gates open at noon and the music starts at 1 p.m.
Holo Holo is produced by Good Vibez Presents, the company behind the California Roots Music and Arts Festival in Monterey. The festival started in 2022 at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University and has since traveled to Sacramento, Las Vegas, San Diego, and other cities. The festival translates the Hawaiian phrase holo holo as “to travel, to sail, to move.” Here is what you need for the day, from the festival’s Long Beach pages and its Tixr listing as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026. Gates at noon, music at 1 p.m. |
| Where | Marina Green Park, Long Beach, CA |
| Lineup | Steel Pulse, Western Conference, Ekolu, The Green, Siaosi |
| Ages | All ages. Kids 3 and under free. |
| Tickets | Through Tixr only |
| Re-entry | Yes, with your wristband |
| Parking | Reserve ahead through SpotHero |
| Official site | holoholofestival.com/long-beach |
Who’s playing
Five acts are on the Long Beach lineup, and all of them come out of the reggae and island music world. Set times have not been posted.
The veterans
Steel Pulse formed in Birmingham, England, in 1975 and became the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy for Best Reggae Album, for Babylon the Bandit. Their 1978 debut album, Handsworth Revolution, is a good place to start.
Hawaii’s own
The Green and Ekolu are both Hawaii bands with long histories on the island reggae circuit. Western Conference and Siaosi round out the bill. With only five acts on a day that runs from 1 p.m., expect full sets.
If you caught Buju Banton and Stephen Marley at the Pacific Amphitheatre this summer, here is our review of that night. Holo Holo is a chance to hear more of this music outdoors by the water.
Your day at a glance
The festival’s Long Beach info page lays out the day like this:
| Time | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | Box office opens (wristband and ticket pickup only) |
| Noon | Gates open |
| 1 p.m. | Music starts |
| 10 p.m. | Music ends |
Tickets
The festival’s only official seller is Tixr, and the festival warns against buying from third parties or strangers online. All sales are final, and there are no refunds or exchanges, including for artist changes.
- Ticket types listed: General Admission, GA 2-packs and 4-packs, Early Bird VIP ($158 including fees), a VIP 4-pack, and a Keiki Pass for kids 4 to 10 ($58 including fees). When we checked on September 28, Tixr showed each ticket type as “At Limit,” so check the page for what is currently on sale and at what price.
- VIP includes expedited entry, VIP viewing areas, and VIP bars and lounges.
- Kids: Children 3 and under are free. Kids 4 to 10 need a Keiki Pass. If a parent buys VIP, children over 3 also need VIP.
- Hotel packages are sold through Jampack.
- Military and first responders: Promotional tickets are available through VetTix and First Tickets Foundation for those who qualify.
Getting there
Marina Green Park sits on the downtown Long Beach waterfront, near Shoreline Village. The festival recommends reserving parking in advance through its SpotHero parking page. Tailgating is not permitted. Shuttle and rideshare details have not been posted.
What to bring
- A clear bag. Small clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches do not need to be clear. Anything bigger must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches. If you need a bigger bag for medical or baby supplies, one bag up to 12 x 12 x 16 inches is allowed after extra screening.
- A stroller if you have little ones. Strollers are allowed; wagons are not.
- Medications in the original container with your name on it, matching your photo ID. They are cleared by the medical team at the entrance.
- ID if you plan to drink. Full bars are spread around the grounds for guests 21 and over.
- Layers. The music runs until 10 p.m. by the water in October.
Inside the gates
- Guard your wristband. Your ticket is swapped for a wristband at entry. If you lose, break, or remove it, it will not be replaced, and you will need a new ticket.
- Re-entry is allowed. Keep your wristband on and your ticket handy. General Admission guests get a stamp when they leave.
- All bags are searched. Anything not allowed goes back to your car.
- Food: The festival says vendors will offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
- First aid stations are set up around the grounds.
Accessibility
The festival says the venue has accessible routes connecting parking, the entrance, stages, ADA viewing areas, and vendors, over a mix of grass and cement. Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, and canes are welcome, but there is no charging station and no rental equipment. ADA parking is very limited, first come, first served, and requires a valid placard or plate with the permit holder in the vehicle. Accessible viewing areas are first come, first served.
Only trained service animals are allowed, and they are verified at entry. ASL interpretation and other communication services must be requested at least 30 days before the event, so contact the team as soon as possible at access@goodvibezpresents.com.
Still to come
Set times, a festival map, a full list of allowed and prohibited items, and shuttle or rideshare details have not been posted. Some of the festival’s general info page still carries details from earlier Holo Holo events, including a 2025 accessibility deadline, so check for updates close to the date. The 824 Journal will update this guide when new details are released.
Sources
- Holo Holo Music Festival Long Beach, official page
- Holo Holo Long Beach: Lineup
- Holo Holo Long Beach: General Info (event timing, re-entry, wristbands, bag policy, children, VIP, accessibility, tailgating)
- Holo Holo Long Beach: Parking
- Holo Holo Long Beach on Tixr (date, gate and music times, ticket types, festival history)
- Visit Long Beach: Holo Holo Music Festival
- Wikipedia: Steel Pulse
Featured photo: John Salatas via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
