Summer Soulstice is taking over Main Street! Join us on June 20th for a car-free celebration of music, community, summer fun, and 100 years of Route 66. Explore live music, interactive pop-ups, kids activities, and outdoor experiences along a walkable Main Street, plus Santa Monica’s new Entertainment Zone allowing drinks purchased from participating bars and restaurants to be enjoyed throughout the festival. All AGES • FREE!

Saddle up for the Route 66 Roadhouse Beer Garden. For the first time ever, take your drink with you along Main Street as part of the new Entertainment Zone—sip while you stroll the festival. Be among the first to try Santa Monica Brew Works’ new End of the Trail Pale Ale, enjoy wines from Divine Vintage Wine Bar, cocktails from the Tap Truck, country house music from DJ Mozo, a bounce house for the kids, and more!

Two stages. Six bands. Live all day on Main Street.

For the weekend, Windward Avenue between Speedway and Pacific Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic and opened up for people — a pedestrianized street activation running from the boardwalk to Pacific.

The Fan Zone and Windward Avenue Block Party are free and open to the public — no ticket required. For fans who want reserved sightlines, a dedicated bar, and after-party access, the Premium Watch Party and VIP (21+) experiences live inside Windward Plaza.

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The Venice Fest returns for its annual Summer Kickoff, transforming Venice Blvd into one of the Westside’s most vibrant, high-energy community events. Set against the backdrop of a sunny Los Angeles afternoon, the festival brings together music, food, art, and culture in a way that reflects the spirit of the neighborhood. From live performances and curated local vendors to immersive experiences and community-driven programming, The Venice Fest is designed to create a full day of connection, discovery, and celebration. Guests can expect a thoughtfully curated lineup of local artists and designers, a wide range of standout food and beverage offerings, and dedicated social spaces including 21+ gardens for those looking to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Throughout the day, interactive elements, games, and community activations create an engaging experience for all attendees. This year also features a Soccer Match Viewing Party hosted at Fatty Mart, adding an additional layer of excitement and bringing people together around the global energy of the game. The Venice Fest is a pet-friendly event and welcomes guests to come with friends, explore, and spend the day immersed in the energy of the Westside. More than just a festival, The Venice Fest is a celebration of community, culture, and the start of summer in Los Angeles.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
12 PM – 8 PM
12257 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Explore the Fest Grounds as you enjoy a day filled with Local Bands, Activities for the Entire Family, Shop Local Artists & Designers, Dog Adoptions, Yoga, Games, Food trucks, Beer Gardens, Classic Cars & so much more! ☮️🎶

The Fest will be located in between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd. The city has closed Venice Blvd. for this event. The event will be held in the street. This is a free community event.

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Quarter-final weekend on the boardwalk, July 10 - 11, 2026. A free public Fan Zone and Windward Avenue Block Party — open to all, no ticket required. Premium Watch Party and VIP (21+) experiences at Windward Plaza. Live match broadcasts on a stadium-scale LED

The official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Venice Beach, on Windward Plaza — two days of live match viewing on one of the most photographed pieces of coastline on Earth.

On Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Venice Beach turns one of the most iconic boardwalks in America into the global gathering point for the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

A massive LED screen. Stadium-quality sound. The crowd in jerseys, the boardwalk packed, the ocean a hundred feet from the screen. Live music and DJs between and after matches, food and beverage from coastal hospitality partners, and an atmosphere built for the moment the world stops to watch.

For the weekend, Windward Avenue between Speedway and Pacific Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic and opened up for people — a pedestrianized street activation running from the boardwalk to Pacific.

The Fan Zone and Windward Avenue Block Party are free and open to the public — no ticket required. For fans who want reserved sightlines, a dedicated bar, and after-party access, the Premium Watch Party and VIP (21+) experiences live inside Windward Plaza.

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On Sunday, a person drives his vehicle fown the pedestrain ramp on the Santa Monica Pier and gets trapped damaging his truck between the palm trees. Pier employees show up to help him navigate his way out before causing anymore damage to the trees.

Hundreds of Argentina tourists, fans, and locals gather at Venice Beach. to rally for thier team in the FIFA World Cup

Venice Beach Pride Block Party

The 2026 U.S. Open of Freestyle Skateboarding at Venice Beach, Saturday, June 13th.

The Venice Beach department of Recreation and Parks in coordination with the USA Freestyle Skateboarding Association presents the U.S. Open of Freestyle Skateboarding! Join the best freestyle skateboarders in the world for a Pro/Am freestyle showdown at the iconic Venice Beach Roller Dance Plaza!

Celebrate the opening of the Malibu Skate Park at Go Skateboarding Day in partnership with XCLA. Participate in a skate jam, watch pro demos, enjoy food trucks, and purchase merchandise from local skate vendors. The first 100 children (ages 14 and under) who visit the City of Malibu Community Services Department booth will get free ice cream. Parking will be available at Malibu Bluffs Park and in the designated area along Malibu Canyon Road in between Pacific Coast Highway and Civic Center Way. There will be crossing guards at the corner of Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway.

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Los Angeles police officers respond to another malicious hoax call to the area of the Venice Beach Boardwalk at Westminster which is right under the live webcam. There has been a surge of fake calls to police to this area for various emergencies.