The following is a submission from the Main Streets Business Association.
The “Summer Soulstice”Festival transforms Main Street into a car-free, community-powered playground on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m. Free and open to all ages, this sun-drenched event features live music on two stages, PRIDE-themed Drag Bingo, beer garden, kids’ activities, a VW Classic Car Show, pet-friendly activations, and more.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
– Live Music All Day – Two Stages
· Subaru Santa Monica Stage (Strand & Main)
o 1 p.m.: Beau LePaige
o 3 p.m.: Jane Fonda’s
o 5 p.m.: Petty Theft
· Gerber Kawasaki Stage (Pier & Main)
o 1 p.m.: Hi My Name is Lana
o 3 p.m.: Manny B. The Kid
o 5 p.m.: Red Hot Tribute
– Make Music Day Performances – Sponsored by Ocean Park Association
· As part of the global Make Music Day celebration, a special stage will showcase local talent from noon to 5 p.m. featuring jazz, indie rock, soul, and singer-songwriter sets:
o 12 p.m.: Nick Kennerly (Multi-Instrumentalist)
o 1 p.m.: Marga Jayy (Jazz/Soul Singer)
o 2 p.m.: Sydney DeFranco & Friends
o 3 p.m.: Dogtown Prophets (Indie Rock)
o 4 p.m.: Little Spiral (Singer/Keyboardist)
– Honky Tonk Beer Garden
· 2 to 7 p.m. | Pre-sale tickets $15
· Complimentary goodie bag, drink tastings, and DJ MOZO spinning country hits.
· PRIDE Drag Bingo hosted by Miss Barbie-Q from 3 to 5 p.m.
This event is part of the City of Santa Monica’s SaMo Pride celebration.
– Pump Station Kid Corner (12 to 5 p.m.)
· Super Soccer Stars, face painting, musical storytime, Q&A with Jennifer Agha-Khan, and more.
– VCA Pet Party & Photo Booth
· Celebrate furry friends with giveaways and pet vendors.
· Venice Paparazzi photo booth.
– VW Classic Car Show
· A vintage display of Westside car culture.
– Musicians on Call Booth
· Learn how live music is brought to hospital patients nationwide.
– Marina Del Rave at Edgemar Restaurant
· Chill courtyard vibes and deep house grooves from top West LA DJs.
Main Street’s “Summer Soulstice” Festival encourages everyone to “Buy Local. Give Local.” supporting the incredible businesses that make Main Street unique.
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