March 31 – April 11, 2026
Catch live music and dance performances daily at Pretend City’s Kidstock Music & Arts Festival!
Explore a mix of musical styles with performances from drummers, hip-hop dancers, West African dance and drum ensembles, youth symphony musicians, and more. Acts perform twice daily — at 11am and 2:30pm — with a few days featuring a third performance at 1pm.
The festival is designed for kids (ages 0–8) and their families. All performances are included with regular museum admission.
Performance schedule highlights:
- The Rhythm Child Network, Pacific Dance (March 31)
- DrumatiX (April 2)
- Conga Kids, OC Youth Symphony musicians (April 3)
- SoCal Drum Party, Bhangra by Nature (April 4)
- Fouta Toro West African Dance and Drum Ensemble (April 7)
- WeBreak Hip-Hop Dance Company (April 9)
- Platinum Performing Arts (April 10)
- El Centro Cultural de México, The Portobellas, Kymberly Stewart (April 11)
Space is limited — book tickets in advance!
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Before You Go: Visit Pretend City‘s website for updates, the full schedule, and ticketing details. This event is organized by Pretend City. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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