Ojai Music Festival
- Dates
- Jun 10 to 13, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Libbey Bowl
- Price
- $25 to $60
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Ojai Music Festival returns to Libbey Bowl, Ojai, CA, Jun 10 to 13, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Ojai Music Festival is a classical and contemporary music festival held each June in Ojai, California, founded in 1947. Each year a different music director shapes the program; the 81st festival, June 10 to 13, 2027, is led by mandolinist and composer Chris Thile. Its centerpieces include a world premiere mandolin suite by Andrew Norman, a new version of Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera with Cecile McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner, and the East Coast Chamber Orchestra as resident ensemble. Concerts take place at the open-air Libbey Bowl, and the festival is an audience-supported nonprofit.
How it works
Concerts are held at Libbey Bowl, which has 964 seats and a lawn for 375, with additional Beyond the Bowl events around town. Libbey Bowl series passes covering two, three or all four days are on sale now. Day passes and single tickets go on sale in spring 2027; single tickets have started from $60 for reserved Bowl seating and $25 for lawn. The box office takes calls Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and past concerts have been streamed free.
Who it suits
The festival suits listeners who enjoy adventurous, new and genre-crossing classical music in a small, relaxed outdoor setting rather than a large festival field. The Bowl holds 964 seats plus a 375-person lawn, and the organizer reports that 59 percent of ticket buyers return each year. Most visitors come from Los Angeles and the surrounding counties, which makes it a natural weekend trip from the region.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Ojai Music Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport LAX.
How do I get to Ojai Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Ojai Music Festival. The nearest major airport is LAX, 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
The festival's own directions page names this combination directly: Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Ventura, and Gold Coast Transit's Route 16 bus connects from Ventura's Amtrak station to downtown Ojai. A genuinely practical rail option for attendees coming up the coast (from LA, Santa Barbara, or San Diego) rather than a LAX-specific airport leg.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
LAX-based public transit is a poor fit for this festival specifically; a rental car or the Ventura-side rail+bus combination below is more realistic.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
The festival's own directions page names Topa Topa Taxi as valley-wide ground transportation. Uber/Lyft also operate in the Ojai Valley (not called out specifically on the festival page, but standard for the region); at Libbey Bowl itself, rideshare pickup is directed to a specific location. South Signal Street.
Book / infoTaxis 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. Cost Free complimentary street parking surrounds Libbey Park, plus free public lots on Montgomery St. and Matilija St. within a two-block walk of Libbey Bowl. No prepay platform, first-come, first-served on-street/lot parking, subject to posted restrictions. The festival recommends arriving with extra time to park and enjoy downtown Ojai (extremely walkable) before the show.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at LAX
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
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Ojai Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 3
406 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates317 Bryant Street, Ojai, CA 93023
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates108 Pauline Street, Ojai, CA 93023
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
6225 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6161 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6151 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 2
Downtown Ojai property, roughly a 10-15 minute walk from Libbey Bowl along Ojai Ave, well within the festival's own 'extremely walkable' downtown radius.
Link coming soonThe area's best-known resort property; sits at the edge of downtown Ojai, a longer walk than the closer in-town options but still within the general walkable/short-drive downtown radius.
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Ojai is a small-inventory, high-demand boutique destination town; expect limited availability and elevated pricing during the June festival weekend given the town's overall small housing stock.
Search AirbnbOjai Valley and the surrounding Los Padres National Forest foothills have real Hipcamp private-land/glamping inventory (Ojai is a known glamping destination in its own right), a genuine alternative to a hotel for attendees who want a rustic/outdoor stay near a walkable festival town, unlike a dense urban venue where this tier would be a stretch.
Search HipcampSearch all hotels near Libbey Bowl
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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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Quick answers
When is Ojai Music Festival 2027?
Jun 10 to 13, 2027
How much are Ojai Music Festival tickets?
$25 to $60 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Ojai Music Festival held?
Libbey Bowl, Ojai, CA.