Palm Tree Music Festival is back on the Santa Barbara coast, and this time it runs two days. Kygo, The Chainsmokers, T-Pain, and Zedd headline the festival’s Montecito edition on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria. Last year’s Montecito show was a single day, so the second day is the big change.
Palm Tree Crew, the company Kygo co-founded with Myles Shear, runs the festival. The All-American Rejects, Loud Luxury, Natalie Jinju, Frank Walker, and Myles O’Neal round out the bill. It all lands on a holiday weekend, with Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12. Here is what the festival and its partners have posted so far, as of October 5, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026. Visit Santa Barbara lists hours as 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day. |
| Where | Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013 |
| Headliners | Kygo, The Chainsmokers, T-Pain, Zedd |
| Also playing | The All-American Rejects, Loud Luxury, Natalie Jinju, Frank Walker, Myles O’Neal |
| Ages | GA and GA+ are all ages. VIP and Palm Club are 21+. |
| Tickets | Sold through Posh. Visit Santa Barbara lists prices between $429 and $799. |
| Re-entry | No |
| Payment | Cashless (debit, credit, Apple Pay) |
| Parking | Passes must be bought in advance |
| Official site | palmtreemusicfestival.com |
Who’s playing
The festival has not said which artists play which day, so here is the full lineup as announced in May.
The headliners
Kygo, the Norwegian producer who co-founded Palm Tree Crew, tops the bill. He is joined by The Chainsmokers, Zedd, and T-Pain. That is three dance-pop hitmakers and an R&B star sharing one polo field.
Also on the bill
The All-American Rejects bring the pop-punk. Loud Luxury, Frank Walker, Natalie Jinju, and Myles O’Neal fill out the rest of the lineup.
Know the song, find the set
If the names don’t ring a bell, the songs probably will. A cheat sheet:
| If you know… | Go see |
|---|---|
| “Firestone” or “Stole the Show” | Kygo |
| “Closer” or “Don’t Let Me Down” | The Chainsmokers |
| “Clarity” or “The Middle” | Zedd |
| “Buy U a Drank” or “Bartender” | T-Pain |
| “Gives You Hell” or “Dirty Little Secret” | The All-American Rejects |
| “Body” | Loud Luxury |
Tickets
Tickets are sold through Posh, linked from the festival’s events page. There are four tiers:
- GA (all ages): General admission.
- GA+ (all ages): Priority entry, plus a dedicated bar and restrooms.
- VIP (21+): Front-row access, complimentary beverages, gourmet food, and shaded lounges.
- Palm Club (21+): Tables for groups of 10 or more, with a host, concierge, and bottle service.
Visit Santa Barbara’s event listing puts ticket prices between $429 and $799. Check the ticket page for current prices by tier.
Getting there
The festival is at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club at 3300 Via Real in Carpinteria. The box office and the parking lots open at 2 p.m.
- Parking: Parking passes must be bought in advance.
- No overnight parking: The festival says cars left overnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. If the plan includes a drink or two, plan the ride home now.
- Rideshare: Drop-off and pickup are near the corner of Via Real and Nidever Road.
- Accessible parking: The festival lists dedicated ADA parking.
What to bring
- A clear bag. Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags are allowed. A small non-clear bag up to 6 x 8 x 3 inches is fine too.
- An empty refillable water bottle.
- A card or phone that pays. The festival is cashless and takes debit cards, credit cards, and Apple Pay.
- Your ID if you bought VIP or Palm Club, since both are 21+.
What to leave at home
- Alcohol and glass or cans of any kind.
- Video or audio recording equipment and professional cameras.
- Drones.
- Pets. Service animals are allowed.
- Weapons of any kind and illegal substances.
Inside the gates
- No re-entry. Once you are in, you are in for the day.
- Accessibility: The festival says all entrances are ADA accessible, and there is a dedicated accessible viewing area.
Still to come
Set times, the day-by-day lineup split, and a festival map have not been posted on the festival’s Montecito page as of October 5. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they are released.
Sources
- Palm Tree Music Festival: Montecito 2026 (venue, ticket tiers, ages, bags, prohibited items, re-entry, parking, rideshare, accessibility, cashless payments)
- Palm Tree Music Festival: Events (dates, lineup, ticketing)
- Santa Barbara Independent: Kygo, The Chainsmokers, T-Pain, and Zedd to Headline Palm Tree Music Festival (May 12, 2026)
- EDM Identity: Palm Tree Music Festival Adds 2nd Day, Drops Lineup for Montecito Return (May 14, 2026)
- Visit Santa Barbara: Palm Tree Music Festival (hours and ticket price range)
Featured photo: The Come Up Show from Canada via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
