Open Streets Festival

COAST 2026

Downtown Santa Monica

Art
Concerts
Family
Food

COAST 2026 serves as the grand finale of the six-week World Cup activation series. This is a massive open street takeover that transforms Santa Monica into a giant pedestrian festival. Spanning from the Promenade and LA Metro stations across to Ocean Avenue, Colorado, Arizona, and the iconic Pier, the entire city comes together for one final celebration. This is the ultimate conclusion to the tournament energy, bringing the community into the streets for an unforgettable day of music, food, and culture.

Please note that there will be no car access to The Pierside Hotel on July 19, but hotel guests will receive a voucher from the front desk to access public parking lots for free.

What to Expect

  • A complete open street takeover spanning the heart of the city
  • The grand conclusion to six weeks of international World Cup celebration
  • Live art installations and immersive visual performances throughout the streets
  • Family-friendly activities and interactive zones across multiple city blocks
  • High-energy atmosphere celebrating the global spirit of Santa Monica
  • A massive fleet of food trucks offering a wide range of global flavors
  • Expansive beer gardens and social zones for all-day connection
  • The largest community festival of the year in a pedestrian-focused setting

 

Road closures (3 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on July 19):

 

  • Ocean Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado Avenue
  • Colorado Avenue from 5th Street to the Pier
  • Arizona Avenue from 4th Street to Ocean Avenue
  • Arizona Avenue and Colorado Avenue

Live On Stage

 

 

Main Stage – Ocean Ave & Broadway
  • 10 AM – Bomba Boriken Afro-Puerto Rican dance and music performance, rooted in 400-year-old tradition.
  • 11 AM- Bomba Boriken Workshop: Live dance and music workshop with the group.
  • 12 PM- Masanga Marimba- 9-piece SoCal band blending African, Latin, and Caribbean sound.
  • 2 PM – Sangre Nueva: High-energy 10-piece salsa band out of Hollywood.
  • 4 PM- Esther Anaya, Official Chargers game-day DJ. Electric violin meets EDM.
Indie Stage – Colorado Ave & 4th Street
  • 10 AM – DJ LdotadotSoulful boom-bap, jazzy beats, and vinyl culture.
  • 11 AM – DJ LdotadotSoulful boom-bap, jazzy beats, and vinyl culture.
  • 12 PM – Mr. Snow- South African Afro house, AfroTech, and 3-step.
  • 1 PM – Bubby Reynolds LA soul singer-songwriter.
  • 2 PM – BonavegaGlam-rock, electro-pop, high-energy stage show.
  • 3 PM – Bryce Byrd Modular synth and live electronic hardware.
SM Stage – Ocean Ave & Santa Monica Blvd
  • 10 AM – DJ Yahdy Jersey club, Afrobeat, footwork, and juke.
  • 12 PM – Watch the Final Big screen watch party right on stage.
  • 2 PM – Gary Stewart- DJ and live guitar.
  • 3 PM – Sharp, official Golden State Warriors DJ. DJ and live violin.
  • 4 PM – Blake Cross, DJ and live saxophone.
  • 5 PM – Funky House Collective Beachside house with live drums, sax, and guitar.
Kids Stage – Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave · Junior Junction
  • 10 AM – Suelta – SurayArt of Recovery microgrant recipient performance.
  • 11 AM – Bob Baker Puppets- LA’s historic marionette theater.
  • 12 PM – Jason Mesches, LA children’s musician known for upbeat family concerts, toddler dance parties, and “Baby Raves.”
  • 1 PM – Pull My Finger ImprovFamily-friendly improv comedy from Crow Comedy.
  • 2:30 PM – Cabaret: Crow Comedy family cabaret.
  • 4:30 PM – Pull My Finger Improv: Encore family improv set.