Sunday, July 19, 2026
Take over the streets of Santa Monica for COAST 2026, a massive open street festival and the grand finale to six weeks of World Cup celebration.
Spanning from the Third Street Promenade and LA Metro stations across to Ocean Avenue, Colorado, Arizona, and the Pier, the event transforms the heart of the city into a giant pedestrian festival.
Explore live art installations and immersive visual performances throughout the streets, dig into a wide range of global flavors from a massive fleet of food trucks, and hang out in expansive beer gardens and social zones set up for all-day connection.
Family-friendly activities and interactive zones are spread across multiple city blocks.
What to expect:
- Open street takeover spanning the Promenade, Ocean Ave, Colorado, Arizona, and the Pier
- Live art installations and immersive visual performances
- Family-friendly activities and interactive zones
- Food trucks with global flavors
- Beer gardens and social zones
Admission is free, with premium zones also available.
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Before You Go: Visit Santa Monica Cup‘s website for updates and details. This event is organized by the City of Santa Monica. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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