The mix of artists at this year’s BeachLife is decidedly less local than last year’s set, yet the eclectic lineup — with artists from Canada to Greece to Australia — still captures that Southern California, beachside aesthetic, with rock, folk and reggae. True to that sound, headliners this year will be Incubus, My Morning Jacket and Sting. Several artists on the lineup have played at BeachLife in prior years, but 80’s Californian rock band Sugar Ray are the only ones to have played for all five iterations of the festival.
Taking place in Redondo Beach, the festival’s four stages will be in the Seaside Lagoon, a sandy spot that is turned into an enclosed salt-water lagoon through the summer season beginning at the end of May. Steps from the Pacific Ocean, the RipTide and LowTide stages are on the sand while the main HighTide stage is on astroturf next to the beach, and a cozy SpeakEasy Acoustic stage is tucked away on a side lot that also serves as the main entrance. The Daou SideStage on the LowTide Stage is the culinary center of the festival, with prix-fixe menus by celebrity chefs accompanying select sets, letting you eat gourmet on-stage next to the performance.
The sanded venue also makes for the ideal distraction for those bringing children, while keeping you close to the music. A designated kids zone will have sand toys as well as face painting, beach balls and painting supplies. Despite a venue capacity of 18,000, festival organizers have capped attendance at 11,000 to allow for a reasonably packed space that still gives you space to vibe along or build epic sand castles.
The Specs
- The event capacity is 11,000 per day.
- General Admission starts at $159 for one-day and $399 for three-day passes. General Admission Plus passes start at $259 for one day while VIP tickets start at $429. There are also Captain and Admiral passes with additional privileges, including front-row access and boat mooring. Children under 6 attend for free.
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FAQs
Where is the BeachLife Music Festival 2024 located?
Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, CA which is about equidistant to Santa Monica heading northwest, and Long Beach heading southeast.
What is the closest airport to the festival?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 20-25 minutes from the venue.
Is the BeachLife Music Festival 2024 ADA accessible?
Yes. There are accessible viewing areas and restrooms throughout the venue, but ADA parking is limited and is part of the city-managed public parking lots.
Which artists are on the BeachLife Music Festival 2024 lineup?
Sting, Incubus, My Morning Jacket, Dirty Heads, Devo, Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB, Seal, City And Colour, Local Natives, Santigold, Fleet Foxes, ZZ Top, G. Love & Donavon Frankenreiter, Pepper, Steel Pulse, Chevy Metal, Courtney Barnett, Margo Price, Sugar Ray, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Bedouin Soundclash, The Samples, Jordana, Surfer Blood, Abraham Alexander, Warren Fitzgerald (of The Vandals), Scott Reynolds (of All), Chase Petra, Sun Room, The Expendables, Cydeways, Grace McKagan, Kevin Seconds (of 7 Seconds), Jon Snodgrass, Jen Pop (of The Bombpops), The Last, The Rookies, Atlas Genius, Gaby Moreno, Tito Puente Jr., Sashamon, Wall of Sound, It’s Ok!, Asiatica and Saxon Weiss.
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