Three days of reggae, island music, and SoCal punk on the edge of Mission Bay. Mission Bayfest runs Friday through Sunday, October 16 to 18, 2026, at Mariner’s Point Park in Mission Beach, with Rebelution headlining Friday, Kolohe Kai on Saturday, and The Offspring closing the weekend on Sunday.
The festival comes from the team behind San Diego Bayfest, and the City of San Diego’s special events calendar called last year’s edition the fourth annual. Tier 4 tickets were on sale as of September 28, 2026. Here is what the festival has posted so far.
The quick version
| When | Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Where | Mariner’s Point Park, 3119 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Headliners | Rebelution (Friday), Kolohe Kai (Saturday), The Offspring (Sunday) |
| Ages | Under 18 must be with an adult |
| Tickets | 3-day and single-day passes through Ticketmaster (Tier 4 on sale) |
| Payment | Cashless |
| Parking | Free lot with a free shuttle |
| Official site | bayfestsd.com |
Who’s playing
The festival’s day-by-day poster, presented by SMKFLWR, splits the bill by day. One act each day is marked “Under the Bridge.”
Friday, October 16
Rebelution, with Steel Pulse, The Movement, Surfer Girl, The Gaslamp Killer (Under the Bridge), King Cruff, Joe Samba, Doah’s Daydream, and Cappo Kelley.
Saturday, October 17
Kolohe Kai, with Common Kings, SOJA, Landon McNamara, For Peace Band, Ooklah the Moc, Eureka Sound, Kekoa the Artist, and R&B 4 Da Wahine (Under the Bridge).
Sunday, October 18
The Offspring, with The Interrupters, Goldfinger, The Expendables, Jakobs Castle, Sitting on Saturn, Kyle Smith, Emo Night (Under the Bridge), The Ries Brothers, SULLVN, The Resinators, and The Last Call.
Know the song, find the day
| If you know… | Go see | Day |
|---|---|---|
| “Safe and Sound” | Rebelution | Friday |
| “Your House” | Steel Pulse | Friday |
| “Wade in Your Water” | Common Kings | Saturday |
| “True Love” | SOJA | Saturday |
| “Self Esteem” or “The Kids Aren’t Alright” | The Offspring | Sunday |
| “She’s Kerosene” | The Interrupters | Sunday |
| “Here in Your Bedroom” | Goldfinger | Sunday |
Tickets
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster, linked from the festival’s tickets page. Tiers 1 through 3 have sold out, and Tier 4 is on sale. Check Ticketmaster for current prices.
- 3-Day Pass or single-day Friday, Saturday, or Sunday passes.
- VIP: Expedited entry, a barricaded VIP-only pit at the front of the stage, a separate VIP area with couches and umbrellas, a 6-foot viewing platform, VIP restrooms, and $2 tacos.
- SMKFLWR Platinum VIP: Everything in VIP plus a hosted bar, food by Billy Butters, backstage access, side-stage viewing, a platinum entrance with golf cart transport, concierge service, and curated merch. Quantities are limited.
- All sales are final. The festival is rain or shine, and tickets are not transferable under its terms.
- Hotels: Discounted room links are on the festival’s hotels page.
Getting there
- Free parking: The Hospitality Point dirt lot, across the street from 1840 Quivira Way, with a free shuttle to the gate.
- Rideshare: There is a rideshare area in front of the entrance. Set your drop-off to 3119 Mariners Way.
- Bus: The 8 bus connects Old Town with a stop near the festival on Mission Boulevard at West Mission Bay Drive.
- Bike: A well-lit bike parking area is set up in the Bonita Cove East parking lot, next to the rideshare zone.
Inside the gates
- Cashless. Come with a card or phone.
- Water: Empty refillable bottles are allowed. No outside food or drinks, including bottled water.
- Lockers can be booked for one to three days through the festival’s information page.
- First aid tents sit opposite each stage, and medical staff roam the grounds.
- Lost and found is just inside the front gate.
Accessibility
The festival’s site does not yet list on-site accessibility services. For questions, use the contact page.
Still to come
Daily gate times, the bag policy and prohibited items list, and on-site accessibility details have not been published. The festival says set times will go up on its social media the week of the show. The 824 Journal will update this guide as those details arrive.
Sources
- Mission Bayfest, official site (dates, tiers, VIP)
- Mission Bayfest lineup and day-by-day poster
- Mission Bayfest information (parking, bus, bike, rideshare, cashless, children, food and drink, set times, lost and found, ticket terms)
- Mission Bayfest tickets
- Mission Bayfest VIP
- City of San Diego: Mission Bayfest (2025 listing)
- Live Nation: Mission Bayfest 2026, 3-Day
Featured photo: Philkon (Phil Konstantin) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
