Live Oak Music Festival

Live Oak Music Festival A 3-day festival every June of eclectic music & family activities, benefiting KCBX Public Radio. Live A benefit for KCBX Central Coast Public Radio.

Every June enjoy a weekend of roots music like blues, reggae, bluegrass, jazz, singer-songwriters, world music and much more -- all in a family-friendly setting, with camping, crafts, jam sessions and other fun activities.

06/03/2026

The Legend. The Legacy. The Finale. 🏆🎸

We’re going out with a bang at Live Oak as we welcome blues titan Charlie Musselwhite and GA-20 to the KCBX Stage! With a 60-year legacy etched into every note, the Grammy-winning Musselwhite brings his wailing, moaning harmonica for a gritty session of authentic low-down blues.

Joining him is the powerhouse trio GA-20, led by Matthew Stubbs. Named after a vintage 1950s Gibson amplifier, the band uses period-correct gear to capture a raw, throwback energy that feels both traditional and fresh. Together with Cody Nilsen and Josh Kiggans, they deliver a relentless, hard-driving groove to wrap up three days of Peace, Love, and Dirt.

Don't miss the final notes of the weekend—it’s going to be legendary.

📍 KCBX Stage
🕘 Sunday Night, June 21 | 7:00–8:30 PM

06/02/2026

Prepare to be blown away by Neal Francis as he closes out the KCBX Stage at Live Oak on Friday night, June 19! 🎹🔥

Somewhere between Elton John and Little Feat, this Chicago-based singer-songwriter-pianist creates a kaleidoscope of soaring funk, seductive soul, and undulating rock. Channeling the legendary spirits of Dr. John, The Meters, and Sly Stone while staying undeniably himself, he works a crowd with equal parts swagger and joy. ✨

With deep grooves, breezy melodies, and a powerhouse live band, Neal Francis is guaranteed to keep the entire festival dancing into the night. 🎶🕺

Catch him live:
📍 KCBX Stage
Friday Night, June 19 | 9:00–10:30 PM

Only a few weeks until we're back together again! Secure your single-day or full festival passes today:
🎟️ liveoakfest.org

Ask any regular—camping at Live Oak is where the real festival magic happens! ⛺️Mornings start with golden light filteri...
06/01/2026

Ask any regular—camping at Live Oak is where the real festival magic happens! ⛺️

Mornings start with golden light filtering through the trees and fresh coffee shared with neighbors. By twilight, the campgrounds come alive as a community, with acoustic jam sessions and shared stories under the stars. ✨🎶

Don't just attend the festival—live it! Full-festival camping passes are the best way to immerse yourself in the complete Live Oak experience. 🌳🙌

With less than three weeks to go, spots are filling up fast. Secure your camping tickets today!
🎟️ liveoakfest.org

📍 El Chorro Regional Park
📅 June 19–21, 2026

The Live Oak Music Festival 2026 performer schedule is here.Start planning your weekend at El Chorro Regional Park and m...
05/31/2026

The Live Oak Music Festival 2026 performer schedule is here.
Start planning your weekend at El Chorro Regional Park and map out three full days of folk, bluegrass, Americana, roots, funk, and world music beneath the oak trees. From afternoon discoveries to late-night favorites, this year’s lineup brings another unforgettable weekend of music and community to the Central Coast.
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liveoakfest.org | El Chorro Regional Park
Event Dates: June 19-21, 2026

05/31/2026

The first band of the weekend! Central Coast favorites The Mother Corn Shuckers are officially kicking off Live Oak 2026! 🌽🍺

Where better to experience their signature brand of "BeerGrass" than the Beer Garden itself? Jump-start your festival weekend at the Hot Licks Stage with this well-loved quartet. Packed with upbeat original tunes about love, dancing, drinking, and life, they never fail to get a lively party started wherever they play. 🎻✨

What started as an informal weekly campfire jam back in 2009 has grown into a premier four-piece Americana/country jam band. Grab a cold drink and let's get this weekend going! 🍻🙌

Catch them live:
📍 Hot Licks Stage (in the Beer Garden)
Friday Afternoon, June 19 | 1:00-2:00 PM

Only a few weeks until we're together at Live Oak! Get your passes today:
🎟️ liveoakfest.org

05/28/2026

Austin’s guitar virtuoso Jackie Venson is bringing her explosive sound to the KCBX Stage at Live Oak! 🎸🔥

Crowned "Best Guitarist" in her hometown and celebrated by Rolling Stone, Venson modernizes funk and the blues with a heavy dose of synth-pop and contemporary R&B. A true force of nature on the fretboard, she pairs formidable guitar chops and a striking vocal range with a stage presence that is famously raw, joyful, and radiant. 🎤✨

From her classical roots as a Berklee piano student to becoming a Rolling Stone "Future of Music" standout, her meteoric rise is unmatched. Get ready for a Saturday evening set filled with virtuosic mastery, deep grooves, and pure positive energy!

Catch her live:
📍 KCBX Stage
Saturday Evening, June 20 | 6:45–8:00 PM

Less than a month until Live Oak weekend! Secure your passes today:
🎟️ liveoakfest.org

05/24/2026

Get ready to kick up some serious Live Oak dust with Mestizo Beat at Stage Too! 🎷🔥

This Los Angeles-based instrumental powerhouse fuses '60s and '70s funk and soul with Latin jazz, Afrobeat, psychedelic rock, and hip-hop. Taking inspiration from legends like War, James Brown, Fela Kuti, and The Meters, they pay homage to the greats with their own heavy-hitting, culturally rich blend. 🎸🎺

True to the spirit of "mestizo," this incredible group of musicians comes from diverse cultures and backgrounds to deliver one massive, unforgettable groove. Bring your best moves to Stage Too on Saturday! 🙌✨

Catch them live:
📍 Stage Too
🕘 Saturday Afternoon, June 20 | 3:45–4:45 PM

One month to go! Secure your weekend or single-day passes:
🎟️ liveoakfest.org

Live Oak is full of little moments between the big moments. ✨ Makers share their crafts in booths filled with handmade t...
05/22/2026

Live Oak is full of little moments between the big moments. ✨ Makers share their crafts in booths filled with handmade treasures, workshops invite you to learn something new, and campground jams bring musicians together in relaxed, welcoming circles. You can wander slowly, sit for a while, or jump in and join the fun. It’s all part of the easygoing rhythm that makes the festival feel like home.

liveoakfest.org | El Chorro Regional Park
Event Dates: June 19-21, 2026

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El Chorro Regional Park, CA-1
San Luis Obispo, CA
93408

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