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Returns with Epic Lineup
March 25th, 2026 by Joey Clark
Mission Bayfest returns for its sixth year! The festival continues to evolve with each iteration; what was once a dream concocted by Dominic Coleman, Joe Rinaldi, and DJ Mikey Beats has rapidly transformed into arguably one of California’s most anticipated music festivals. Returning to Mariner’s Point Park from October 16th-18th, the 2026 version continues its tradition of combining the seaside lifestyle with an incredible lineup that consists of reggae, surf-rock, and punk rock.
The DNA that makes up Bayfest are those old school shows that took place back in the ‘90s that were the heart and foundation of the San Diego music scene. Back then the shows weren’t pristine compilations of luxury; they were stripped down, no frills celebrations of music cobbled together by DIY attitude and held together by faith and duct tape. Bayfest has upped the experience from the ‘90s, but at the heart of it all is first and foremost the music. It’s evident with their curation of artists year after year and this iteration is no exception.
The first headliner of the festival will be reggae rock artist, Rebelution hailing from Isla Vista, CA. The band has been going strong with predominately the same line up for over two decades and consistently been providing the scene with their patented flavor of reggae rock since their early days when they met at UC Santa Barbara.
Hawaiian-based Pacific Island reggae artist, Kolohe Kai will be the main attraction for Saturday evening. Singer-songwriter, Roman De Peralta started the group in high school during a Polynesian music class. He found early influences in local ukulele music, reggae and Friday’s headliner, Rebelution, and now is headlining the same festival.
Rounding out the closing acts for the three-day fest is OC’s very own punk rock legends, The Offspring. The group has been heavily touring the globe since their latest release in 2024, “Supercharged.” Bayfest will play host to their last show of the year after an extensive run of festival dates. It’s only right their 2026 touring schedule coincides with the last night of Bayfest.
Tier one tickets and VIP experiences for Mission Bayfest are available now, and trust us – this is not a festival you want to miss!
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