The Abbot Kinney Festival spans world-famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard, dubbed the coolest block in America by GQ Magazine. 
The mile-long street’s eclectic boutiques and artisan eateries infuse the festival with local Venice flavor. 



Occurring each year on the last Sunday in September, this highly anticipated summertime tradition is 40+ years strong and features free admission, 350 quality vendors, top food trucks and booths, kids’ rides and games, multiple music stages (including KidsQuad Stage) and multiple beer gardens (wristband and ID required).

September 27 2026

Sunday

Vendors

Live Music

Food

Multiple Beer Gardens

Including games, music, cocktail and beer specials, and more. Wristband required. You must be 21+. Purchases inside the Beer Gardens are CASH ONLY. ATMs are located nearby.

Experience the Festival

Purchase your wristband (cash or card) at the entrance to any Beer Garden. One wristband admits you into all Beer Gardens.
With a Fast Pass, you don't wait in line and your first drink is included!


FAST PASS PRE-PURCHASE


Avoid the lines at the Festival by buying your Fast Pass in advance! Show your printed or digital receipt and pick up your pre-purchased wristband at any Wristband Booth or at the booth with "Pre-Purchase Pickup" banner.

Parking

Official Festival Parking Lots
Please be courteous to our Venice neighbors and use our official Festival Parking located at:


  • Santa Clara & Electric

  • Milwood & Electric

  • Venice Blvd & Irving Tabor (between Electric & Abbot Kinney)


Check our map to see the locations and look for our signage on Electric Avenue.
Festival parking is valet only for $25. Part of your parking fee at an official lot goes back into the festival coffers that go back into the Venice community! Click here for more info on that.


Public Parking Lots are located throughout the area. One is at Westminster Elementary School on Main Street between Brooks Avenue and Westminster Avenue. Others are on Windward,  Electric Avenue, Washington Boulevard near Venice Pier, and in Marina del Rey.
CARPOOL!  Drive with a friend to reduce carbon emissions and alleviate the number of cars in the area.

Bike Valet

Free Bike Valet Stations are located at each end of the Festival, at Abbot Kinney and Venice 
and Abbot Kinney and Main

Bus & Shuttle

Playa Vista Beach Shuttle: This free shuttle will drop you within walking distance of the Festival. Stops along the way include Admiralty Way, Washington Boulevard, Fisherman’s Village, and Playa Vista. See the shuttle route and schedule here.

Big Blue Bus: Routes 1, 3 and 18 stop nearby. See the Big Blue Bus route map here and visit bigbluebus.com for schedules.
Metro: Several citywide routes serve Venice. Visit metro.net.