Coast Film & Music Festival Reveals Concerts in the Canyon Lineup: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Aloe Blacc, Ben Harper, Amos Lee and More at the Irvine Bowl
Coast Festival passes on sale now; Concerts in the Canyon tickets on sale to Laguna Beach locals August 27; Passes open to the general public August 29
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — August 25, 2026 — The Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) today revealed the artist lineup for the Concerts in the Canyon Series and additional programming for its 2026 October celebration.
Concerts in the Canyon
Weekend One | October 3–4 — Presented in conjunction with the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
Saturday, October 3: Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings more than six decades of New Orleans tradition to the Irvine Bowl.
Sunday, October 4: Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc brings his distinctive blend of soul, R&B and pop, including his hits "I Need a Dollar" and "The Man."
Weekend Two | October 23–25 — closing out Coast's October program
Friday, October 23: Rainbow Body opens with Ignacio Maria Gomez, capturing Coast's collaborative, communal spirit.
Saturday, October 24: Three-time Grammy winner Ben Harper headlines with Donovan Frankenreiter, G. Love and Lily Meola.
Sunday, October 25: Amos Lee closes out October, joined again by Donovan Frankenreiter, G. Love and Lily Meola.
All shows run 7–10 PM, rain or shine. More artist details.
"We're thrilled to bring another year of world-class music to the Irvine Bowl this October,” said Enich Harris, co-founder of the festival and concert series. “Laguna Beach has long deserved live world-class music at one of Southern California's best untapped venues, and we couldn't be more proud of the bands we've assembled for Concerts in the Canyon and Coast Film & Music Festival — two weekends that will be an annual fall tradition.”
Additional Festival Programming | October 16–25
Two highlights join the previously announced Coast Summit within the festival's ten-day run:
Hobie Night (October 20): celebrating the creativity and culture inspired by the Laguna Beach icon.
Coast Changemaker Dinner (October 21): an intimate evening honoring leaders using creativity and innovation to drive change.
About Coast Film & Music Festival
The Coast Film & Music Festival is an annual celebration of film, music, art, ideas and outdoor culture in Laguna Beach, California. Through films, live music, conversations and community gatherings, Coast brings together filmmakers, artists, musicians, athletes, environmental leaders and curious audiences from Southern California and beyond. #ComeCuriousLeaveInspired
About Coast Film Foundation
The Coast Film Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering filmmakers and amplifying stories that entertain, inform and inspire people to see the world differently. Through the Coast Film & Music Festival, community and education programs, filmmaker support and year-round cultural experiences, the Foundation uses the power of storytelling to connect people, ideas and community.
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