Three former Oysterfest organizers have teamed up to create a San Diego legacy music festival at the scenic Waterfront Park. San Diego Bayfest focuses on a strong musical lineup while exemplifying the finest local food and libations.

On Saturday, July 10th from 12pm to 10pm, San Diego Bayfest will be the first reggae-based music festival lineup to play in San Diego since the Pandemic began which includes: Dirty Heads, Sublime with Rome, Fortunate Youth, KBong and Denm. As is tradition, all the music takes place on one stage, so you don’t have to choose which artist you want to see with San Diego’s finest DJs playing in between sets.

The goal of Bayfest is to break down what works in San Diego and stick with it. At the festival aside from high energy musical performances you will find local food vendors including Taco Stands, local bartenders pouring Craft Beer and Craft Cocktails as well as an assortment of local crafts and vending booths.

Tickets for Bayfest 2021 go on sale Friday, April 30th at 10am. Tickets are $42.50 for General Admission and $242.50 for VIP and can be purchased here:

San Diego Bayfest Tickets

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The 3rd Annual San Diego Bayfest will be taking place on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the scenic Waterfront Park downtown. With doors opening at 12pm, fans will be met with high energy musical performances accompanied by local food vendors, as well as bartenders pouring an assortment of Craft Beers & Cocktails.

With no overlapping sets, all of the days performances will be taking place on one stage with some of San Diego's finest DJ's playing between sets. Tickets for Bayfest go on sale Friday, February 11th at 10am. General Admission is $60 and Limited VIP Passes will be available for $250 and can be purchased here.

Iration - Iration was formed in Santa Barbara, CA with all members originally from Hawaii. Sitting comfortably at the top of the American Reggae scene alongside their peers, Iration can be seen headlining national tours as well as reggae festivals from California to Massachusetts. Bring a date to an Iration show or leave with someone new because Micah and the boys play love making music.  

Tribal Seeds - Tribal Seeds formed in the early 00’s and have been representing the San Diego music scene ever since. While known for their reggae music with their strong vocalist Steven, their live set can journey through multiple genres and often delve into latino rhythms that get the crowd moving.  

Collie Buddz - Collie Buddz is a rockstar in concert with his high energy performance and bigger-than-life stage presence. In 2007 Collie Buddz blew up in the reggae scene with one of his hits “Come Around” and has been dropping gems ever since.

Eli Mac - Eli Mac gained fame as a contestant on American Idol but saw her popularity soar in the American reggae scene when she focused on her solo career. Born in the Philippines, raised in Maui and now residing in San Diego, Eli Mac has transformed into a female power house at the head of her class in reggae and hip hop.

Boostive - Boostive has deep roots planted in San Diego and with their performances, the city shows up. With front woman Divina enchanting the audience, the rhythm section gets bodies dancing & people connecting. This is just the beginning of the greatest that awaits these San Diego natives.

Vana Liya - Vana Liya was discovered by Law Records on Social Media doing acoustic & ukulele cover songs of her favorite reggae artists. With soft, gentle vocals mimicking that of an angel, Vana Liya has gone on to release her own music, collaborating & sharing the stage with the most prestigious names in Reggae music. Sonically her live show is food for the soul while her band’s backing beats pump life juice through the veins of the attendees.  

DJs set provided by Sleeping Giant Music – You cannot have a conversation about the DJ scene in San Diego without talking about the city’s premier talent agency, Sleeping Giant Music. SGM booked the DJs who will keep the vibes alive during set changes with live spins brought to you by Greyboy, Chris Cutz, Schoeny and GreenT.
We couldn’t be more proud of the bands, DJ’s, vendors alongside the County and City staff who have stepped up to stand with us as we roll out San Diego’s most anticipated event of 2022.

“I mean seriously, look at this bill. If it was a burrito, it wouldn’t need any hot sauce because it is FIRE!” - Mikey “Beats” Beltran, Bayfest Founding Partner

More information can be found on: SanDiegoBayFest.com Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Dirty Heads and the San Diego Padres have announced the band’s return to San Diego! This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, June 4th at 4:00pm PST inside Petco Park’s Gallagher Square, a first for the band to perform at America’s favorite Major League Baseball ballpark.

Teaming up with the Padres and San Diego Bayfest event producers, Dirty Heads will feature a solid line-up sure to fire up San attendees at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square.

Playing direct support, will be rapper and singer, Bryce Vine, who will come on after Florida’s up and coming American Reggae-Rock act, Artikal Sound System. Before that happens, fans will be treated to a new rock band called Spray Allen that features Sublime's Eric Wilson on Bass and Unwritten Law’s Wade Youman on Drums, delivering a never before seen performance. Joey Valence is the reason we’re telling you to get there early as we’re pleased to introduce you to someone with a fresh take on old school hip-hop opening the show.

This is Dirty Heads first trip back to San Diego following their July 10th, 2021 performance at San Diego Bayfest, which was the first mega event held in California since the pandemic began March 2020. The event signals a return to San Diego’s normal summer concert season that starts June 4th in San Diego’s Gaslamp District.

Prepare for the Dirty Heads to take over Petco Park for an evening of live music, food, and local revelry under the lights of America’s #1 ballpark. Fans in San Diego will have the first chance to catch Dirty Heads just before they embark on their national headlining summer 2022 tour.

Tickets are on sale now at Outsideshows.com. General Admission tickets are $55.00, and a limited VIP offering that includes close stage views, private bar, private bathroom and more are $255.00. This is an all ages event, gates will open at 4:00pm PST and the show begins at 5:00pm PST.

The 4th Annual San Diego Bayfest will be taking place on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at the scenic Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. With doors opening at 12pm, fans will be met with high energy musical performances accompanied by local food vendors, as well as bartenders pouring an assortment of craft beers & cocktails.

With no overlapping sets, all of the days performances will be taking place on one stage with some of San Diego's finest DJ's playing between sets. Tickets for Bayfest go on sale Friday, February 24th at 10am. General Admission is $80 and Limited VIP Passes will be available for $300 and can be purchased here.

Damian “JR. Gong” Marley - Damian is the youngest son of Reggae Icon Bob Marley. Damian’s hit single “Welcome to Jamrock” was listed as one of the Top 100 Songs of the Decade by Rolling Stone, and at the 2006 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock. Damian is the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. He is also the only reggae artist to win in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category at the Grammy Awards. The New York Times called Welcome to Jamrock the “best reggae song of the decade.”

Common Kings - Common Kings strikes the perfect balance between R&B, rock, reggae, pop and island influences from the collective minds of JR King (vocals), Mata (guitar), Uncle Lui (bass), and Rome (drums). The amalgamation comes from growing up on healthy doses of Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Jim Croce, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Gypsy Kings, Earth Wind and Fire, and Bob Marley. These influences originate from each band members love for various genres, and widespread knowledge of music.

Koffee - 22-year-old musician Mikayla “Koffee” Simpson may be small in stature and disarmingly unassuming but her modesty – and height – belies huge amounts of talent. Describing herself as sitting somewhere between a singer, a rapper (known as a DJ in Jamaica) and a guitarist, Koffee’s current output has tended towards the more traditional Jamaican rhythms. But while reggae is on the agenda at the moment, Koffee intends to take in the many artists who have influenced her over the years, from Proteje and Supercat to St Louis rapper Smino and UK Rap star Giggs.

Prof - This Minneapolis rapper has made a robust career for himself by crafting memorable songs about everything from heartache to arson. These terrific tales and his dynamic stage show have led to concerts and tours across the country, and have exposed him to life-altering experiences. As an artist and a man who is fueled by overcoming his past, standing in his strength, and pushing himself creatively, Prof has plenty of inspiration to draw from as he moves into the next phases of his career and his life.

Denm - Working, first as a producer, most recently as a songwriter and musician, DENM has been a highly sought-after creative force in the indie music scene for over a decade.  He’s evolved, thankfully and successfully, from years as an admittedly troubled teen bouncing from beach town to beach town including a history in San Diego. With the release of his genre-hopping debut album, Slum Beach Denny, it’s time to add DENM to the storied list of Southern California’s musical ambassadors.

Kahlil Nash - With a long history of performances, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kahlil Nash is a San Diego based recording artist and is a young entertainer who began pursuing his dream at the age of three. Kahlil produced his first Bedroom Pop EP titled Transcendence which was released in October of 2020. The EP won the 2021 San Diego Music Award for Best R&B, Funk, or Soul Album. In 2022, he released his third sequential EP Imagine which is once again nominated for a San Diego Music Award for Best R&B, Funk, or Soul Album.

DJs set provided by Sleeping Giant Music – You cannot have a conversation about the DJ scene in San Diego without talking about the city’s premier talent agency, Sleeping Giant Music. SGM booked the DJs who will keep the vibes alive during set changes with live spins brought to you by Unite, Mr. Hek and Green T.

We couldn’t be more proud of the bands, DJ’s, vendors alongside the County and City staff who have stepped up to stand with us as we roll out San Diego’s most anticipated event of 2023.

More information can be found on: SanDiegoBayFest.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The 2nd annual Mission Bayfest will be taking place for two days on Friday September 29th and Saturday, September 30th, 2023 off the shores of Mission Bay at Mariners Point Park in San Diego. This is the first music festival of its kind dedicated to Mission Bay Park; the largest man-made aquatic park in the United States. With over 7,000 attendees at their previous edition of San Diego Bayfest, the Mission Bayfest team brings an all-new festival to San Diego with a next-level lineup of reggae tastemakers.

Doors open at 12pm and fans will be met with high energy musical performances accompanied by local food vendors, as well as bartenders pouring an assortment of craft beers & cocktails.

With a commitment to delivering top-tier production and some of the world’s most widely-recognized live acts, Mission Bayfest’s 2023 lineup absolutely does not disappoint. There will be no overlapping sets and all two days of performances will be taking place on one stage with some of San Diego's finest DJ's playing between sets. Two Day Passes for Mission Bayfest are on-sale now for only $99!!! Click Here for tickets!

Friday Artist Info:

Pepper - Pepper, the vibrant reggae rock trio, started their journey in the tropical paradise of Hawaii and now call the energetic city of San Diego their home. From the sandy shores of Oahu to California's coast, their journey has led to eight studio albums and two electrifying live records. Pepper's magnetic performances have gained them a devoted fanbase, known affectionately as the "Pepper Ohana." Their island roots and San Diego's vibrant culture continue to influence their signature sound, setting the stage for more music, more unity, and an unwavering passion for their craft.

Fortunate Youth - From humble backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to becoming one of the nation's top reggae rock bands, Fortunate Youth remains firmly rooted in its mission: to share peace, love, and unity through their music. Hailing from Hermosa Beach, this versatile sextet thrives on blending various influences into their original material. Expect to be captivated by a dynamic mix of blues, ska, rock, world, soul, and punk that keeps evolving.

KBong and Johnny Cosmic - KBong finds inspiration in travel, hiking, and cherished moments with family. With four full-length albums under his belt, he continues to collaborate with the talented producer Johnny Cosmic, creating music that touches the soul.

Sensi Trails ft. Kyle Rising - Sensi Trails skillfully blends the essence of Cali reggae, surf, and psychedelic rock, creating a playful and unique musical experience. After the release of a five-song EP, the band's lead singer and guitarist, Kyle Rising, made a significant move from Outer Banks, North Carolina, to the sun-kissed shores of San Diego, California. Embracing the styles that inspired him from a young age, Rising masterfully weaves in fresh themes and innovative sounds, delivering a musical journey

Saturday Artist info:

Tribal Seeds - Born and bred in the heart of San Diego, Tribal Seeds exudes the true essence of reggae music. Founded in 2005 by the Jacobo brothers, this exceptional band brings together the remarkable talents of singer Steven Rene and producer Tony-Ray, forging a musical path that resonates with audiences far and wide. With their roots deeply entrenched in the vibrant San Diego community, their music reflects the laid-back coastal lifestyle, spreading positivity and unity through soul-stirring rhythms and meaningful lyrics. Embracing both the traditional and contemporary aspects of reggae, Tribal Seeds' sound is a testament to their unwavering passion for the genre, as well as their innovative spirit. Join their musical journey and immerse yourself in the soulful vibes of San Diego reggae, where every note becomes a celebration of life, love, and the power of music to connect us all.

Hirie - HIRIE's music effortlessly blends catchy pop elements with a powerful purpose. With accessible songcraft, social consciousness, and world-class musicianship, their captivating sound embraces the enchanting qualities of reggae while maintaining a mainstream appeal. HIRIE's artistic vision remains steadfast, delivering a spellbinding musical experience that leaves a lasting impact.

The Elovaters - Hailing from Boston, The Elovaters are an American reggae rock band that came together in 2014. With their captivating sound and infectious energy, they've quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the reggae rock scene.

Eddie Zuko - Hailing from California's Imperial Valley, Eddie Zuko is a young and talented Chicano singer/songwriter. With a passion for music that ignited at the age of 12, Eddie has crafted a unique and elegant style, skillfully blending English and Spanish in his melodic hip-hop lane. His music is a captivating fusion that beautifully represents his roots and artistic vision.

Artikal Sound System - Hailing from South Florida, Artikal Sound System is a reggae band that has honed their craft for nearly a decade, resulting in a tight and powerful sound. Their music serves as the perfect canvas for their jazz-influenced singer to dance around, both lyrically and literally. What you're hearing is the sound of true friendship, dedication, and imagination, all coming together to share a message of love and the joy of having a good time. Get ready to immerse yourself in the infectious rhythms and positive energy as they spread their musical magic far and wide.

More information can be found on: MissionBayFest.com Outside Shows Instagram and Outsideshows.com