Pearl Jam Headlines Ohana Festival's 10th Anniversary With a Stacked Lineup

Pearl Jam is heading back to Doheny State Beach. Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival just announced its 10th anniversary lineup, and it's one of the best rosters they've ever put together. The fest returns September 25 through 27 in Dana Point, California, with over 30 artists across three stages, and Pearl Jam closing out the weekend on Sunday night.

Here's the thing that makes this one really interesting. That Sunday set will mark Pearl Jam's first live performance since drummer Matt Cameron departed the band in July 2025. Cameron had been with the group since 1998, making him the longest-tenured drummer in Pearl Jam history. He cited the length and intensity of the band's marathon live shows as a factor in his decision. So far, there's been no announcement on who's filling the drum seat, which makes the Ohana set even more compelling. This is currently the only announced Pearl Jam date for 2026.

The Day-by-Day Breakdown

Vedder is pulling double duty this year. Friday, September 25 kicks off with an Eddie Vedder & Friends headlining set, joined on the bill by Maná, Billy Idol, Bad Religion, Courtney Barnett, the recently reunited Sugar, Otoboke Beaver, Florence Road, and more. That Friday lineup alone is worth the trip.

Saturday, September 26 leans heavy into Americana territory. Tyler Childers headlines, with Alabama Shakes, Jon Batiste, Men I Trust, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Front Bottoms, and more rounding out the day. That's a seriously diverse bill.

Then Sunday, September 27 brings it all home with Pearl Jam closing things out. Before they hit the stage, you'll get sets from Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Rilo Kiley (who recently reactivated, which is a huge deal for anyone who followed that band in the 2000s), The Format, Ecca Vandal, Horsegirl, and others. Honestly, Sunday alone is stacked enough to justify the whole weekend.

Additional names across the weekend include Tom Odell, Alice Phoebe Lou, Jake Wesley Rogers, Villanelle, and Midnight Generation.

Why This Ohana Feels Different

I'll be real, Ohana has always been one of those festivals that feels like it punches above its weight. The capacity sits around 15,000 to 20,000 per day, which keeps it intimate by festival standards. No influencer chaos. No corporate overload. It's a multigenerational crowd of people who genuinely love music, and the beachside setting at Doheny State Beach makes it feel like something completely different from the usual festival grind.

Vedder founded the festival in 2016 alongside Pearl Jam's manager Mark Smith, and it's earned four Pollstar Music Festival of the Year awards in the under 30,000 attendance category. The 2026 edition just picked up the most recent one. That kind of consistency over a decade says a lot about how this thing is curated.

Beyond the music, the festival's environmental programming through The Cove is a genuine standout. It's not a token sustainability booth. They have a full Storytellers stage with panels led by environmentalists, researchers, activists, and professional surfers, plus a curated outdoor art gallery where proceeds benefit nonprofit partners through the Vitalogy Foundation. A portion of all ticket proceeds go to organizations like the Doheny State Beach Foundation, San Onofre Parks Foundation, Surfrider, Life Rolls On Foundation, and more.

The Pearl Jam Angle

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. Pearl Jam hasn't played a show since Matt Cameron's departure last July. Cameron had been behind the kit since 1998. He was open about his reasons, telling Billboard that the three-hour shows and constant touring weren't where he wanted to be anymore. Totally fair.

But that means Ohana could be the debut of whoever's playing drums for Pearl Jam next. There's been no official announcement on a replacement. Whether they've already chosen someone and are keeping it quiet, or they're planning to bring in a fill-in for Ohana, nobody knows yet. Either way, this will be the first time we hear the new lineup in action. That alone makes this set one of the most anticipated of the year.

The band's last album, Dark Matter, came out in April 2024 and was a legitimate return to form. Both singles, "Dark Matter" and "Wreckage", topped the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. Those were the band's first number ones on that chart since "Given to Fly" in 1997. The album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200. They followed it with an extensive world tour that wrapped in 2025. So there's plenty of material to pull from when they take the stage in September.

Tickets and How to Get In

The Ten Club presale is live right now as of today, May 12, starting at 10 a.m. PT. If you're not in the Ten Club, sign up for a presale passcode to access the general presale happening Thursday, May 14 at 12 p.m. PT. Public on-sale follows at 12 p.m. PT that same day, but only if tickets remain. With this lineup, I wouldn't count on that.

Single-day and three-day general admission and VIP tickets are available, along with an Ultimate VIP package. The VIP tier gets you a dedicated entrance, round-trip shuttle, access to the VIP Lounge with main stage viewing, shaded cabanas, hammocks, private bars, and air-conditioned restrooms. The Ultimate VIP is a two-person package that includes three-day VIP wristbands, a four-night stay at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, backstage artist guest lounge access, food and merch credits, and a limited-edition 2026 poster signed by Eddie Vedder.

Grab tickets at ohanafest.com/tickets.

Ten years of Ohana, Pearl Jam's grand return, and a lineup this deep. Don't sleep on this one.

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