Southern California’s music scene is growing with these 18 new venues

In spite of everything, here are 18 small to midsize music venues that have opened in recent years in Southern California.
AZ Central

This SoCal music festival is named among best in US. Hint, it isn't Coachella or Rolling Loud

Southern California is home to an impressive culinary scene and a film industry, so it’s no surprise that the festivals that tap into this are among some of the best in America. USA TODAY 10Best ...
San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Music festivals coming to Southern California in 2026

Southern California’s festival calendar is beginning to take shape for 2026, offering a wide-ranging mix of music, culture and live experiences across the region. From massive, multi-genre gatherings ...
Yahoo

Where Did All the Southern California Festivals Go?

The Southern California music festival calendar was once reliable and abundant. But in 2026 the year-round lineup cycle feels strangely quiet with the exception of one highly-anticipated beachside ...
Palm Beach Post

A SoCal music festival was voted second best in the nation in March. Now, it's finally here

A music festival in Joshua Tree was voted one of the best in the United States earlier this year. Now, it’s genre-blending spring festival is about to kick off. USA TODAY 10Best revealed what the best ...
American Songwriter

4 Essential Songs About Southern California From Artists Who Knew the Area Well

Plenty of songs have been written about Southern California over the years. These four classics truly capture the area and ...
Orange County Register

6 iconic record stores in Southern California that still host live music

Vinyl has never truly gone away. Even as streaming reshaped how we listen to music, records have remained a constant—offering the ritual of sliding an album out of its sleeve, dropping the needle, and ...