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Art & Music Weekend

In partnership with the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, Art & Music Weekend brings together art, jazz, and soul in celebration of creativity and community. Explore a free exhibition of world-renowned plein air paintings, enjoy food and drinks, and experience live music at the Irvine Bowl featuring Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc.

CFMF Closing Weekend

Close out the Coast Film & Music Festival with three unforgettable nights of live music at the historic Irvine Bowl on October 23–25. Experience world-class performances from Ben Harper, Amos Lee, Rainbow Body, Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love, and Lily Meola—all under the stars in one of Southern California’s most iconic outdoor venues.

Coast Film & Music Festival

Experience 10 days of film, music, art, outdoor experiences and ideas. With 80+ documentary films, a world-class lineup of live music, The Coast Summit Coast, free outdoor adventure, and special gatherings, that bring curious people together. Many CFMF Passes include tickets to all 3 nights of concerts at the Irvine Bowl during Closing Weekend.

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An annual showcase of adventure and documentary films and stories from the mountains to the sea, curated to entertain, inform, and inspire. The festival brings together a community of creators, changemakers, and fans to celebrate adventure, the human spirit, conservation, and the art of story.

  • "One of the five best film festivals in the world."

    — Greg MacGillivray

  • "I was greeted with a big smile and a ‘hey how are you’ at every event I showed up too. I felt a part of a group of people who cared."

    — Anonymous

  • "One of my favorite experiences I have had this year. All time."

    —Maija S.

  • "[This festival] is seriously so impressive. What a fantastic program and gift. Y’all genuinely changed some lives.

    —Lisa M.