Live Oak Music Festival
- Dates
- Dates not yet announced
- Status
- On hiatus
- Venue
- El Chorro Regional Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 27, 2026
Live Oak Music Festival in San Luis Obispo, CA is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Live Oak Music Festival?
KCBX, the public radio station that presents the festival, announced that it will not return in 2027, citing a $420,000 yearly funding gap after federal public media funding ended, rising costs and falling attendance, and said it is evaluating options for 2028.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day camping festival held in June in the El Chorro Valley between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo, California, as a benefit for KCBX Public Radio. It features musicians performing funk, soul, folk, gospel, roots rock, Americana, jazz, bluegrass, blues and world music on the KCBX Stage and two additional stages. KCBX has announced that the festival will not return in 2027 and is evaluating options for a 2028 iteration.
How it works
The festival is a three-day event with basic camping, many sites shaded by oak and sycamore trees, and limited reserved sites with hook-ups for an extra fee. Beyond the three stages there are maker booths, music workshops, fireside jamming, late-night sets on Friday and Saturday, and a Beer Garden selling beer and wine. In 2025 the ticket gate was open Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Thursday early entry for early-entry pass holders. Video cameras, glass, bicycles and umbrellas are not permitted in audience areas.
Who it suits
Live Oak describes itself as a family event, with a designated children's area and daytime activities for children. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by and camp with a parent or legal guardian.
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Live Oak Music Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport SBP.
How do I get to Live Oak Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Live Oak Music Festival. The nearest major airport is SBP, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Prepay via my805tix. Motorcycle parking is free. If you briefly use long-term parking to unload (for example for Guitar Glade) and move out within 2 hours, you get a partial refund as 'Live Oak Bucks' (festival scrip, redeemable at the Mercantile).
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
El Chorro Regional Park
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Live Oak Music Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Standard tent camping is included free with every Full Festival ticket; a separate Camp Parking Pass is required for any vehicle in the 'mixed use' (car + tent) camping areas.
Reserved RV Camping (bought separately from the Full Festival ticket) includes one 30-amp electrical connection and both fresh water and sewer connections per space. Check the festival's ticket page (my805tix) for the exact price.
Where can I stay near Live Oak Music Festival?
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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