May 2–4 | Redondo Beach, CA
Get your flip-flops, sunglasses, and festival vibes ready—BeachLife Festival 2025 is rolling back into Redondo Beach for its biggest year yet. From May 2–4, Southern California’s favorite beachfront festival transforms Seaside Lagoon into a jam-packed, sun-soaked celebration of live music, local flavor, and coastal culture. To elevate the experience with a touch of luxury on the water, explore charter options through the official website and enjoy Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in style.
Whether you’re here for the headliners, the tacos, or the ocean breeze, here’s everything you need to know before you hit the sand.
🎤 The Lineup: Icons & Indie Favorites
This year’s BeachLife lineup delivers an incredible mix of legends, rising stars, and crowd-pleasers. Catch performances from:
Friday, May 2
• Lenny Kravitz
• Train
• O.A.R.
• Aloe Blacc
• The Struts
• Digable Planets
• Shovels & Rope
• Phantom Planet (Acoustic)
• And more
Saturday, May 3
• Sublime
• The Pretenders
• CAKE
• Susanna Hoffs (of The Bangles)
• Skip Marley
• ALO
• Sugar Ray
• Long Beach Dub Allstars
• And more
Sunday, May 4
• Alanis Morissette
• Mt. Joy
• Jackson Browne
• The Beach Boys ft. John Stamos
• Marcus King
• Big Head Todd and the Monsters
• Donavon Frankenreiter
• And more
Check out the full poster or visit beachlifefestival.com for the entire lineup.
📺 Can’t Be There IRL?
No problem—you can still soak in the music! Select sets will be livestreamed for free on Volume.com, presented by Music Gives to St. Jude Kids. It’s totally free, but if you’re able, consider donating—every dollar helps ensure St. Jude families never get a bill for treatment, travel, or food.
🍽️ New This Year: VIP Culinary Experiences
For the foodies and festival gourmets, BeachLife 2025 is adding new high-end dining experiences you won’t want to miss:
👨🍳 Captain’s Culinary Experience: Chef Curtis Stone brings his Michelin-star magic to the Captain’s Bungalow, offering a rotating daily menu for Captain Plus ticket holders.
🌴 California Surf Club: A brand-new VIP hangout featuring elevated food, craft cocktails, and laid-back luxury from Chef Dennis Horton. Tickets required for access—but trust us, it’s worth it.
🗺️ Location & Logistics
📍 Address: Seaside Lagoon – 239 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
🚗 Getting There:
• Limited public parking nearby—reserve spots early at Portofino or Sonesta
• Rideshare drop-off: Dive N Surf lot (504 N Broadway)
• 🚲 Free Bike Valet provided by Pedego South Bay (north and south ends of the fest)
🕒 Festival Hours:
• Friday: 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
• Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Available at beachlifefestival.com. Some tiers are already sold out. Kids 6 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
🎒 Bag Policy: Clear bags only (12” x 6” x 12” max), with small non-clear clutches and fanny packs allowed. For full guidelines, visit beachlifefestival.com/info.
🔐 Lockers: Available for rent, complete with phone chargers. Included free for Captain Pass holders.
🍹 Eat, Drink & Explore
This isn’t your average festival fare. You’ll find legendary food trucks and pop-up vendors like:
• Kogi (Chef Roy Choi)
• 10/10 Burger (Mike Majlak)
• ¡Jaime! Taqueria
Wash it down with cocktails from Tito’s Vodka, Jack Daniel’s, Herradura, Hendrick’s, and Club Kokomo Rum, or enjoy a glass of wine from DAOU Vineyards, the Official Wine Partner.
In between sets, explore brand activations, giveaways, shopping, interactive art, and sustainable installations from partners including Toyota, Ikon Pass, Body Glove, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Kona Big Wave, Grillo’s Pickles, Dude Wipes, and the LA Clippers, just to name a few.
🎧 10 F4L Artists We’re Excited About
From headliners to hidden gems, here are ten acts we’re especially pumped to catch live:
- Lenny Kravitz – A legendary rocker who knows how to light up a stage.
- Mt. Joy – A modern indie favorite with dreamy vocals and magnetic energy.
- The Pretenders – Because Chrissie Hynde is still one of the coolest frontwomen alive.
- The Struts – Glam, grit, and British swagger rolled into one.
- Susanna Hoffs – ’80s nostalgia meets fresh solo charm.
- Donavon Frankenreiter – Surf vibes and smooth grooves made for this setting.
- Aloe Blacc – Soulful, joyful, and always uplifting.
- Digable Planets – Classic alt-hip-hop that still feels fresh.
- Kyle Smith – Rising reggae-punk star you’ll wish you’d discovered sooner.
- Jackson Browne – Because sometimes, you just need a legend to close the weekend.
BeachLife 2025 isn’t just a music festival—it’s a full-blown experience. Sun, surf, songs, and surprises await. Whether you’re a returning fan or a first-timer, this is the year to dive in.
See you on the sand.
