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Doors 12pm both days
Whale Rock Music Festival is a Benefit for TIMBA, which works directly with the Templeton Unified School District music program
This is an all ages event but you must be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages
Dates are September 19th and 20th 2026
The festival is located at Castoro Cellars in our Whale Rock Vineyard. Enter at 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, CA 93465 follow signs for the event.
There is NO ONSITE CAMPING, however there are campgrounds, hotels and RV parks throughout the county. Check out our partner hotels HERE. Air BnB also has lots of great options!
View Past Lineups HERE
Children 4 and under are free with a paid adult ticket. Ages 5-12 need a youth ticket that is just $10 to help cover supply costs for activities in Kit’s Corner. There are LOTS of great kids activities!
Bring a low back lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the concerts! No seating provided. Higher back chairs will be allowed at the back area of seating ONLY
Food and wine will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages allowed. Sealed water bottles are ok. Purses and backpacks will be subject to search
Admission ticket (one day or two day) includes complimentary parking and a full day of live music!
No Pets
No drones of any kind
No weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, etc)
No umbrellas (hand held ok)
No Ins and Outs
There is onsite parking at no additional cost
No refunds, all ticket sales are final!
Join the wine club for discounted tickets!
Saturday Performance Times Main Stage:
1:00pm - Wolf Jett
2:30pm - Sway Wild
4:15pm - Dylan Chambers
6:00pm - Cimafunk
8:00pm - Local Natives
Saturday Performance Times Stomping Grounds Stage:
12:00 - 1:00 - Sweet Sally
2:00 - 2:30 - Late for the Train
3:45 - 4:15 - Andy Arthur Smith
5:30 - 6:00 - Andy Arthur Smith
7:30 - 8:00 - Dante Marsh & the Vibe Settters
Sunday Performance Times Main Stage:
1:00pm - Polyrhythmics ft. Adryon De Leon
3:00pm - Gaby Moreno
5:00pm - Rayland Baxter
7:00pm - Larkin Poe
Sunday Performance Times Stomping Grounds Stage:
12:00 - 1:00 - Cate Armstrong
2:15 - 3:00 - Josh Rosenblum
4:15 - 5:00 - Wolf Jett
6:15 - 7:00 - Samba Loca
8:30 - 9:15 - Elysian Moon
Getting here:
Parking is free, but limited. We suggest carpooling or using a car service. Shuttles are provided to and from parking areas and the main entrance!
what to bring
The Essentials
Comfortable walking shoes (that will probably get dusty)
Clothes for hot days and cool nights
Sun screen
Water Bottle (water is free and readily available)
Your ID if you’re 21 or older.
Recommended
Hat
Sunglasses
Low back lawn chair
Blanket to sit on
Nice-to-haves
A day pack
Cell phone charger (there’s an onsite charging station)
Comfortable walking shoes (that will probably get dusty)
Layers for hot days and cool nights
Credit Cards & some cash to be safe.
Nearly all vendors as well as our merchandise area accept credit cards.