Mission Bayfest returns to San Diego’s Mariner’s Point Park for its fifth year, running October 16 through 18 with a lineup built squarely around the SoCal musical identity. Headliners Rebelution, Kolohe Kai, and The Offspring anchor three days of reggae, pop, and alternative music on the waterfront. Single-day and three-day tickets go on general sale March 20 at 10 a.m. PT, with a presale launching March 19.
The supporting lineup fills out the bill with depth and range. Steel Pulse, SOJA, The Movement, and Common Kings bring serious reggae credibility, while The Interrupters and Goldfinger add ska-punk punch. The Expendables, Surfer Girl, and Jakob’s Castle round out a roster that reads like a love letter to Southern California’s musical heritage. VIP options are also available.
Bayfest was founded by local operators with deep roots in San Diego’s music and hospitality scene. Dominic Coleman of Single Fin Surf Grill and Sport Fishing, Joe Rinaldi of Music Box, and DJ Mikey Beats of Sleeping Giant Music built the festival to channel the spirit of the city’s legendary 1990s festival culture into something built for the present. In four years it has grown into one of Southern California’s most anticipated outdoor music events.
The setting remains one of the festival’s strongest assets. Mariner’s Point Park offers waterfront views, sandy shores, and grassy lawns alongside a curated marketplace of local artisans and a lineup of gourmet food trucks and local eateries. Three days of live music with the Pacific as the backdrop is exactly what San Diego does best.
October 16 through 18 at Mariner’s Point Park. General on-sale is March 20.