Celebrate Summer Soulstice: Santa Monica Transforms Main Street This Saturday!

Campbell Wellman Summer Soulstice Festival Santa Monica

Get ready for another incredible celebration this Saturday, June 21st, as Santa Monica rolls out the red carpet for its annual Summer Soulstice Festival on Main Street! This beloved event transforms one of Santa Monica's most iconic avenues into a vibrant, car-free pedestrian paradise—a free, all-ages celebration that perfectly captures the essence of summer in our beautiful coastal city.

Main Street Santa Monica invites you to kick off the longest day of the year with live music, local art, delicious treats, and fun for the whole family.

Highlights of the Santa Monica Summer Soulstice Festival:

  • Two Stages of Live Music: Get ready to dance! The SUBARU SANTA MONICA STAGE (at Hollister & Main) features Beau LePaige, Jane Fonda's, and Petty Theft. Meanwhile, the GERBER KAWASAKI STAGE (at Pier & Main) will host Hi My Name is Lana, Manny B. The Kid, and Red Hot Tribute. It's a fantastic lineup celebrating diverse musical talents.

  • Pop-Up Art Gallery: Stroll through an open-air gallery showcasing the incredible talent of 50+ local visual artists, allowing you to browse vibrant art under the summer sun.

  • Honky Tonk Beer Garden: Saddle up, country music lovers! This special ticketed area (pre-sale tickets only $15!) offers drink tastings from brand partners, a complimentary goodie bag, and DJ MOZO spinning your favorite country hits. It's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the festival vibes.

  • Kid's Activities Galore: Partnering with Pump Station & Nurtury, the festival offers endless fun for the little ones! Look forward to Super Soccer Stars, creative face painting, engaging musical story time with Books & Cookies, the excitement of a real recycle truck, and a variety of kid-friendly vendors.

  • VCA Pet Zone: Don't leave your furry friends at home! The festival is proud to be dog-friendly, featuring giveaways, special pet vendors from past Main Street dog events, and a chance to celebrate our four-legged community members.

  • Photo Booth by our friends Venice Paparazzi: Capture your summer memories at the dedicated photo booth, ensuring you leave with fun mementos of the day.

Make It a Double-Festival Day!

What makes this Saturday even more special is the opportunity to experience two incredible Westside summer celebrations! The Venice Summer Fest is also happening on June 21st, just a short distance away on Venice Blvd in Mar Vista.

Why not make a whole day of it? Start your afternoon soaking in the vibrant, community-focused fun at Venice Summer Fest, enjoying its diverse music and artisan market. Then, as the afternoon progresses, head over to Santa Monica's Main Street for the Summer Soulstice Festival, enjoying the car-free street party, live bands, and the Honky Tonk Beer Garden. It's the perfect way to truly immerse yourself in the dynamic culture of the Westside.

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Get ready for an unforgettable day celebrating the start of summer, Westside style.