NextFest LA

NextFest LA 2026 / WEEKEND 2 Weekend 2 of NextFest LA lands at the LA County Fair Friday, May 15th through Sunday, May 17th with another stacked lineup of artists, DJs, showcases, and curated stages. Friday 5/15: Kick things off with Still Water Oldies and Milk Crate Mondays alongside performances from Rod Gee, Mr. Chale, Charlie Bercal, SF Spanish Fly, and more with Silent Disco sets from Phersone Sanchez & DJ Julian. Plus don’t miss Girls Make Beats taking over the Carousel Stage from 5–9PM. Saturday 5/16: Featuring curated stages from LA Phil and Grand Ole Country Bunker Presents: Shontice Marie’s Songwriters Soapbox with performances from YOLA Jazz Ensemble, Boleros Romanticos, Los Chicos del Mambo, Tosstones & La Freetanga, Genevieve La Court, ELLIS BRYANT, Stephanie Wittmer, West of Texas, and more. Sunday 5/17: Closing out the weekend with showcases from LAAMP, USC Thornton Popular Music Program, DJ Libra and Friends, The Alaska Music Showcase Presented by Candlewick Studios, and Night Shift of Citrus College featuring performances from Lionna Romans, Samson, Suede Avery, Emily Anderson, Zane Penny, grace.c.elliot, Husse, and more. Plus LA84 Activation takes over the Carousel Stage Saturday and Sunday from 1–6:45PM. 📍 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 Best priced tickets available at nextfestla.com or through the link in our bio! @stillwateroldies @rodgee @phersonesanchez @girlsmakebeats @labellatini @friendsoverfollowersla @la.vieve @mr.ellisbryant @stephanieerinwittmer @libramusicofficial @grace.c.elliot @yesitslukas @uscthorntonpopularmusic @itshusse @candlewickstudios1 #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 #IndieMusic @lacountyfair

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NEXTFEST LA 2026 ARTIST: John Arthur Bigham John Arthur Bigham blends soul, blues, and country into rich, timeless sounds rooted in love, storytelling, and musical tradition. Catch John Arthur Bigham live at NextFest LA 2026! ★ Genres: Soul, Blues, Country 🎶 For Fans Of: Al Green, Muddy Waters, Bill Withers #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: SILENT DISCO ★ SUNDAY MAY 17 Feel-good mixes and dance floor energy take over the Silent Disco with a lineup curated by DJ Libra and Friends. Featuring DJ Libra, Eslí, and Annika Maya. ★ Curated by DJ Libra and Friends #NextFest #NextFestLA #SilentDisco #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: PLAZA STAGE ★ SUNDAY MAY 17 Live student talent and high-energy performances hit the Plaza Stage with a special showcase from Night Shift of Citrus College. ★ Curated by Night Shift of Citrus College #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: PLAZA STAGE ★ SUNDAY MAY 17 Emerging talent and genre-blending performances take over the Plaza Stage with a showcase curated by the USC Thornton Popular Music Program. Featuring Lionna Romans, Samson, Suede Avery, and Moray. @lionnatheband @uscthorntonpopularmusic @suedeavery @joshmoray ★ Curated by USC Thornton Popular Music Program #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: PLAZA STAGE ★ SUNDAY MAY 17 A showcase of rising artists, fresh sounds, and boundary-pushing performances comes to the Plaza Stage with the LAAMP Showcase. ★ Curated by LAAMP Showcase #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: HERITAGE STAGE ★ SUNDAY MAY 17 A special showcase of emerging artists and independent voices arrives at the Heritage Stage with THE ALASKA MUSIC SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY CANDLEWICK STUDIOS. Featuring Emily Anderson, Zane Penny, grace.c.elliot, and Husse. @emilyandersonak @zanepennymusic @grace.c.elliot @itshusse ★ Curated by THE ALASKA MUSIC SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY CANDLEWICK STUDIOS #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: PLAZA STAGE ★ SATURDAY MAY 16 Global rhythms, vibrant performances, and dance-driven energy take over the Plaza Stage with a lineup curated by Grand Performances. Featuring Tosstones & La Freetanga, Ami Taf Ra, El Santo Golpe, and Naya Beat featuring DJs Turbotito & Ragz. @tosstones @naya.beat @amitaframusic @elsantogolpe ★ Curated by Grand Performances #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: HERITAGE STAGE ★ SATURDAY MAY 16 An evening of heartfelt storytelling and country-rooted songwriting comes to the Heritage Stage with Grand Ole Country Bunker Presents: Shontice Marie’s Songwriters Soapbox Featuring Shontice Marie, Vince Galindo, Genevieve La Court, ELLIS BRYANT, Stephanie Wittmer, and West of Texas. @westoftexasband @stephanieerinwittmer @mr.ellisbryant @shonticemariemusic @haggardandjonesing @la.vieve ★ Curated by Grand Ole Country Bunker Presents: Shontice Marie’s Songwriters Soapbox #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: SILENT DISCO ★ SATURDAY MAY 16 High-energy sets and nonstop dance floor moments take over the Silent Disco with a lineup curated by SELECTORS CHOICE. Featuring DJ Cuda, Ritz, and DJ VICTAMONE. @djvictamone @davecuda @dj_r.t.z ★ Curated by SELECTORS CHOICE #NextFest #NextFestLA #SilentDisco #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair

NEXTFEST LA 2026: PLAZA STAGE ★ FRIDAY MAY 15 Old school grooves, funk-driven performances, and timeless sounds come to the Plaza Stage with a lineup curated by Still Water Oldies. Featuring Rod Gee, Mr. Chale, Aki Starr tribute to Brenton Wood, Charlie Bereal, SF SPANISH FLY, and YUMZ. @rodgee @mrchale714 @akistarr @charliebereal @sfspanishfly ★ Curated by Still Water Oldies #NextFest #NextFestLA #LACountyFair #LACF2026 @lacountyfair