Brothers Camatose will play the 2026 Live Oak Music Festival.
Tickets for the Live Oak Music Festival’s 38th annual event are on sale with discounted early bird pricing available through March 20. The three-day, family-friendly festival takes place Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21.
The festival is organized by KCBX Public Radio and serves as a primary annual fundraiser for the station. Full Festival tickets for adults, teens, and children include camping on the festival grounds at the scenic El Chorro Regional Park in San Luis Obispo. Single-day tickets, reserved RV campsites, and vehicle camp parking passes are also available.
“KCBX looks forward to welcoming your families back to Live Oak this Father’s Day weekend,” said KCBX General Manager Frank Lanzone in a news release. “In light of recent federal funding cutbacks, securing your tickets early is one of the easiest things we can all do to help ensure this beloved family tradition continues for years to come.”
Seventeen acts have been confirmed for 2026 so far, with more to be announced soon. Performers include The Brothers Comatose (Americana and bluegrass), Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20 (blues), Neal Francis (funk, soul, rock), Jackie Venson (electro-funk, soul, R&B, blues), Renée Christine (Americana singer/songwriter/cellist), Las Cafeteras (Afro-Mexican American futurism), Uncle Lucius (Southern rock, country, blues), Emily Brimlow (beach pop, soul, R&B), Francesca Blanchard (singer-songwriter), J & the Causeways (soul, R&B), Slap Dragon (bluegrass, disco, R&B), Mestizo Beat (Afro-Latin funk and soul), Greg Loiacono & Stingray (soul, rock, R&B, funk), The Mother Corn Shuckers (beergrass), Amalia Fleming (singer-songwriter), Dubwise Collective (reggae), and Big Mable & the Portholes (sea shanties).
In addition to an eclectic mix of music, attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with diverse food from local vendors, participate in activities for all ages, shop for handmade and imported goods from a wide variety of artists and merchants, bid on silent auction items, partake in a curated wine and beer tastings, take the stage during an open mic performance or talent show, enjoy morning yoga classes, learn or refine skills in jamming workshops, and much more.
A Full Festival Ticket allows access to the festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with overnight camping throughout the park. Single-day tickets are also available for adults, teens (ages 13–17), and children (ages 4–12). Children under age four enter free of charge with an adult. Attendees may also upgrade their ticket purchase to enter the festival grounds on Thursday, June 18, one day before the festivities begin.
Tickets are available at the festival’s website, www.liveoakfest.org, where visitors can also find festival maps, photos and videos, volunteer opportunities, and answers to frequently asked questions. Additional performer details and a full schedule of music and family activities will be released in the coming months.
