San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival 2026 | August 8 Event Guide
Looking for something fun to do in San Clemente this weekend? One of the city’s biggest summer traditions is back!
The 71st Annual San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival takes over downtown San Clemente on Saturday, August 8, 2026, bringing live music, local vendors, food, arts and crafts, and plenty of family-friendly fun to Avenida Del Mar.
Best of all, admission is FREE!
San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival 2026
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 100 & 200 Blocks of Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
Admission: FREE
Avenida Del Mar will close to vehicle traffic and transform into a lively pedestrian festival in the heart of downtown San Clemente.
The celebration kicks off with a performance by Raíces Ballet Folklórico, followed by a festive procession down Avenida Del Mar.
Throughout the afternoon, visitors can enjoy continuous live entertainment across two stages, browse arts and crafts from Southern California vendors, visit local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and grab food and drinks while exploring downtown.
2026 Fiesta Music Festival Lineup
Ola Vista Stage
11:00 AM – Tumbleweed
11:45 AM – RøBBER
1:00 PM – Tunnels
2:15 PM – Will Worden
3:30 PM – Wargirl
4:45 PM – The ReFlexx
Seville Stage
11:15 AM – The Real Big Bad!
12:30 PM – Fernando Noronha's Blues Ride
1:45 PM – Ramonda Hammer
3:00 PM – The Soul Beacons
4:15 PM – The Great North Special
With two stages running throughout the day, there will be live music playing across downtown from the beginning of the Fiesta through the evening.
More Than Just Live Music
The Fiesta Music Festival has been a San Clemente tradition for decades and has grown into one of the community’s largest annual summer celebrations.
In addition to the music, expect:
- Arts and crafts vendors
- Local nonprofit booths
- Business exhibits
- Food and refreshments
- Beer and seltzers for guests 21+
- Family-friendly activities
- Shopping and dining throughout downtown San Clemente
It’s also a great excuse to spend the day exploring Avenida Del Mar and enjoying everything that makes downtown San Clemente such a special part of the community.
Getting to the Fiesta
With Avenida Del Mar closed to traffic for the festival, taking advantage of the free transportation options may be the easiest way to get downtown.
Free San Clemente High School Shuttle:
Runs from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Free San Clemente Trolley:
Service from the Outlets at San Clemente runs from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, with a modified downtown route during the event.
Visitors can also take Metrolink to the San Clemente Pier Station and walk into downtown.
Spend Saturday in San Clemente
Whether you’re coming for the live music, local vendors, food, or simply want to spend a summer afternoon downtown, the 2026 San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival is one of the best community events of the season.
Come enjoy live music, explore Avenida Del Mar, support local businesses and organizations, and experience one of San Clemente’s longest-running traditions.
Saturday, August 8 | 11 AM–6 PM | Downtown San Clemente | FREE Admission
For the latest event information and transportation updates, visit the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s official Fiesta Music Festival event page.