Reserve Your Free Ticket: Santa Monica Block Fest Takes Over Downtown Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade on June 13
June 5, 2026 12:17 PM
This press release was originally shared by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. on June 4, 2026.
Experience a three-block festival featuring DJs, 20+ local food vendors, a World Cup viewing hub, and Pride Month programming
WHAT: Get ready for Santa Monica Block Fest (SMBF)! On Saturday, June 13, SMBF Vol. IV takes over the Third Street Promenade for its biggest edition yet. Dance to live electronic music featuring Bijou, Surf Mesa, Autograf, and more, with stages showcasing house, bass, and melodic electronic sounds. Between sets, discover the brand-new food night market on Arizona Avenue, packed with local eats, drinks, and plenty to explore.
With the World Cup kicking off and Pride Month in full swing, SMBF Vol. IV is bringing both celebrations to the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Expect World Cup energy throughout the event and a lineup featuring LGBTQ+ artists across multiple stages. The party starts long before sunset, with Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.'s Pride celebration leading directly into Block Fest for a full day and night of music, community, and celebration.
Presented by the City of Santa Monica and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., SMBF Vol. IV kicks off a new monthly summer series and expands the festival experience with new attractions across the district. Arizona Avenue will come alive with a brand-new night market featuring more than 20 local food vendors, while merch pop-ups throughout the Entertainment Zone will showcase Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based small businesses. Festivalgoers can fuel up with favorites including Villas Tacos, Sevan Kebab House, Yakitori Yado, Tao's Bao, Shake Ramen, and more while exploring everything the event has to offer.
Reserve free tickets here: https://posh.vip/e/santa-monica-block-fest-vol-iv-free-music-festival?t=yappy.
WHO:
DJs include:
BIJOU
SURF MESA
AUTOGRAF
BENSON
HAYLEE WOOD
GAGE VUU
JUSTIN IRSBY
STARYA
SIRENS
KITTAMAMI
SKETTI
WAXTHEIVES
SOMMER
CONRXD
20+ local food vendors including:
Villa’s Tacos
SR Thai & Potato Swirl
Sevan Kebab House
Tokyo Yakisoba
Shake Ramen
Zindrew Wonton Shop
Yakitori Yado
Ohsweet Tea
Tao’s Bao
Merchandise vendors
WHEN:
Saturday, June 13
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
WHERE:
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
All three blocks and Arizona Ave.
ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public. Click here to reserve a ticket.
What People Are Saying:
- “Santa Monica comes alive when our public spaces reflect the people who use them. Block Fest is a great example of that, bringing together residents, visitors, artists, and local businesses in a way that builds community and celebrates the energy of our city. As a monthly summer series, it keeps that momentum going all season long,” said Mayor Caroline Torosis.
- “Santa Monica Block Fest has grown into a signature monthly summer series for Downtown Santa Monica, creating consistent opportunities for people to experience our city in a new way each time. With expanded programming including a night market, each edition drives energy downtown while supporting the small businesses that make this district so special,” said Debbie Lee, CEO, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
- “Block Fest has evolved into the ultimate beachside festival that keeps building on itself. Each edition brings a new lineup, new experiences, and new ways to transform the Promenade into something unexpected. Vol. IV is our biggest yet, with expanded programming, local vendors, and a full-scale festival experience that captures the spirit of Santa Monica all summer long,” said Peter Trinh, Santa Monica Block Fest Founder.
About Santa Monica Block Fest: Santa Monica Block Fest is a free, all-ages music festival co-founded by YAPPY STUDIOS, QuickServe, and Downtown Santa Monica Inc., in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica. Since launching in October 2025, the community and cultural event has transformed all three blocks of Third Street Promenade into Santa Monica’s biggest free block party, bringing world class DJs, full production, and thousands of music lovers to downtown Santa Monica.
About Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.: DTSM, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works with the City of Santa Monica to promote economic stability, planning, development, growth and community life within Downtown Santa Monica through management and coordination of programs, projects and services designed to benefit the community as a whole, which includes downtown businesses, property owners, residents, and visitors.
MEDIA CONTACT: Sydney Kovach, sydney@downtownsm.com, (310) 393-8355 ext. 406