Ocean Way Festival 2026 cancellation: check refunds and prepare for a future return

Ocean Way Festival 2026, planned for Santa Monica’s beach, was cancelled following site erosion. The City of Santa Monica and Goldenvoice announced automatic full refunds through the original seller and plans to pursue a 2027 return. Here is what ticket holders and production partners can check now.

Author: EVENTODIT Editorial Team
Published: 2026.10.09
Updated: 2026-10-31T02:08:06.516992+00:00
Original URL: https://eventodit.com/en/stories/beach-open-festival-cancelled.html

Practical summary

Event overview: Ocean Way Festival 2026, planned for Santa Monica’s beach, was cancelled following site erosion. The City of Santa Monica and Goldenvoice announced automatic full refunds through the original seller and plans to pursue a 2027 return. Here is what ticket holders and production partners can check now.

Key decision: Check automatic refunds with your original seller; production partners should confirm work stoppage and settlement arrangements.

Responsible roles / intended readers: 2026 ticket holders and participating production partners

Record / next task: Keep your booking confirmation, payment record and official refund contact details.

Basis of information: Compared the City of Santa Monica’s cancellation, refund and beach-repair announcements.

Editorial review: 2026-10-28

A decision made with safety in mind

The music festival planned for September 26–27 on the beach south of Santa Monica Pier was cancelled. Surf and runoff eroded the site, leaving insufficient room for audiences, production facilities and emergency access. General beach use and the conditions required for a major festival need separate assessments.

Check refunds with your original seller

The organiser announced automatic full refunds for 2026 tickets through the original point of purchase. Keep your booking confirmation and payment record to hand while checking the seller’s notice and refund transactions. Use the official website’s contact details and your seller’s customer-service channel if you need help.

Coordinate settlement and follow-up work

Production partners and performers can confirm work stoppages and settlement schedules with their contacts, and check separately whether any community projects are continuing. For a future waterfront event, include an on-site review of load-in routes, storage areas and emergency access in the preparation process.

Look for a new announcement about 2027

The organiser has described plans for a 2027 return, while dates, programming and ticket sales are to be announced separately. A 2026 booking should not be treated as a reservation for the next event. Keeping records and checking the new guidance will make a future visit easier to prepare.

Explore the official guidance

- [City of Santa Monica · Cancellation announcement, September 11, 2026](https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2026/09/11/beach-damage-from-hurricane-marie-forces-cancellation-of-inaugural-ocean-way-festival-to-2027)
- [City of Santa Monica · Beach repairs and follow-up explanation](https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2026/09/17/beach-repairs-begin-as-the-city-readies-for-espn-s-super-bowl-week-ocean-way-2027-and-the-la28-games)
- [City of Santa Monica · Official Ocean Way Festival information](https://www.santamonica.gov/programs/oceanwayfestival)
- [Ocean Way Festival / Goldenvoice · Official promotional image · Official promotional material](https://www.oceanwayfestival.com/)

Application conditions

The 2026 event was canceled, with automatic full refunds announced through the original point of purchase.

Unconfirmed information

Wait for separate official announcements about any 2027 dates and ticket sales.

Sources

City of Santa Monica · Cancellation announcement, September 11, 2026
https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2026/09/11/beach-damage-from-hurricane-marie-forces-cancellation-of-inaugural-ocean-way-festival-to-2027

City of Santa Monica · Beach repairs and follow-up explanation
https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2026/09/17/beach-repairs-begin-as-the-city-readies-for-espn-s-super-bowl-week-ocean-way-2027-and-the-la28-games

City of Santa Monica · Official Ocean Way Festival information
https://www.santamonica.gov/programs/oceanwayfestival

Ocean Way Festival / Goldenvoice · Official promotional image · Official promotional material
https://www.oceanwayfestival.com/