Ohana Festival 2026

iOnlyownMymind · May 21

I think it's cool that it's not just going to be a one off fill in and that it will actually be the debut of the drummer. Maybe no one will know until they walk out at show time.

Go Beavers · May 21

pmcgrath5 said:

I think SPIN is making a pretty big assumption here. I wouldn’t say Stone confirmed anything definitely other than there is mystery on who is playing drums with them at Ohana. Whether that is their new full time drummer or not who knows.

‘No one knows who’s going to play drums with us’ to me reads like ‘we know but we’re keeping it a secret’.

JG242853 · May 21

MB30816 said:

Stone confirmed that the band has a new drummer during an interview on PJ Radio today, but did not reveal their identity. This confirms what we suspected.

Per a post by SPIN magazine:

Pearl Jam has indeed chosen its new drummer, but the band is not making any grand reveals ahead of what will be its first show with Matt Cameron’s replacement on Sept. 27 at Eddie Vedder’s Ohana festival in Dana Point, CA. Former Soundgarden member Cameron exited Pearl Jam amicably in July 2025 after a 27-year-run.

“I love the mystery of it all. It’s so exciting,” guitarist Stone Gossard said of Pearl Jam’s next iteration in a new interview today on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio. “There’s not enough mystery in the world. I think the band is very excited that we’re actually getting to play. It’s been a while and the fact that we get to do it at Ohana makes it even doubly exciting. And the fact that nobody knows who’s going to play drums with us even makes it triply exciting. So, it’s our mystery wrapped in an enigma and we’re relishing in it right now.”

The 10th anniversary Ohana lineup at Doheny State Beach will also feature headlining sets from Vedder and unnamed friends on Sept. 25 and Tyler Childers the following night. The undercard boasts Mexican rock legends Maná, Billy Idol, Bad Religion, Courtney Barnett, Bob Mould’s reunited Sugar, Alabama Shakes, Jon Batiste, Men I Trust, Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Rilo Kiley, the Format and Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament’s side band P.E.S.T.
“Matt Cameron has always come at things with an openness to all the people in the room and with grace and love for this process,” Gossard said when asked about Cameron’s contributions to Pearl Jam, which began as far back as 1990 when he drummed on some of Gossard’s earliest band demos. “His playing speaks for itself. Matt’s always going to be our brother.”

“He was ready for a shift and ready for a change,” he continued. “God bless him, and we love Matt always. But I think it’s also going to be good for us to in a sense of letting that unknown enter into the equation again [and] giving us a chance to to regroup and try to still be good. That’s a cool challenge. Where do you go after Matt Cameron? It’s a big question, and he always served the music [in an] outstanding [way]. He always played with power and with energy, and it’ll be a tough task to figure that out. But I’m confident that we’re going to be able to do it.”

Asked what he’s been doing to stay sharp during Pearl Jam’s year-long break from the stage, Gossard reported, “I’ve actually been playing more guitar than I have in a long time, which is great. It’s part of my daily routine [to] pick it up, mess around [and] play along with some stuff just to keep my fingers nimble. But [I’m] also spending a lot of time in the studio making demos, trying different things [and] dreaming about what Ed might like and where could we go that would be fun? I think everyone in the band has done the same thing. So, everyone’s itching to play.”

One drummer who apparently won’t be joining the band is Dave Krusen, the first person to serve behind the kit for Pearl Jam from 1990-1991. Krusen, who also played on the band’s landmark 1991 debut album Ten, was inducted with Pearl Jam into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and performed with his former colleagues at the New York induction ceremony for the first time in 26 years. Replying to a fan’s Instagram question earlier this week about if he was “coming back,” he replied, “no, they have a new drummer already.”

This doesn’t rule out anyone but DK, but I still have my eyes on Freese or Perkins.

Loujoe · May 22

JG242853 said:

MB30816 said:

Stone confirmed that the band has a new drummer during an interview on PJ Radio today, but did not reveal their identity. This confirms what we suspected.

Per a post by SPIN magazine:

Pearl Jam has indeed chosen its new drummer, but the band is not making any grand reveals ahead of what will be its first show with Matt Cameron’s replacement on Sept. 27 at Eddie Vedder’s Ohana festival in Dana Point, CA. Former Soundgarden member Cameron exited Pearl Jam amicably in July 2025 after a 27-year-run.

“I love the mystery of it all. It’s so exciting,” guitarist Stone Gossard said of Pearl Jam’s next iteration in a new interview today on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio. “There’s not enough mystery in the world. I think the band is very excited that we’re actually getting to play. It’s been a while and the fact that we get to do it at Ohana makes it even doubly exciting. And the fact that nobody knows who’s going to play drums with us even makes it triply exciting. So, it’s our mystery wrapped in an enigma and we’re relishing in it right now.”

The 10th anniversary Ohana lineup at Doheny State Beach will also feature headlining sets from Vedder and unnamed friends on Sept. 25 and Tyler Childers the following night. The undercard boasts Mexican rock legends Maná, Billy Idol, Bad Religion, Courtney Barnett, Bob Mould’s reunited Sugar, Alabama Shakes, Jon Batiste, Men I Trust, Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Rilo Kiley, the Format and Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament’s side band P.E.S.T.
“Matt Cameron has always come at things with an openness to all the people in the room and with grace and love for this process,” Gossard said when asked about Cameron’s contributions to Pearl Jam, which began as far back as 1990 when he drummed on some of Gossard’s earliest band demos. “His playing speaks for itself. Matt’s always going to be our brother.”

“He was ready for a shift and ready for a change,” he continued. “God bless him, and we love Matt always. But I think it’s also going to be good for us to in a sense of letting that unknown enter into the equation again [and] giving us a chance to to regroup and try to still be good. That’s a cool challenge. Where do you go after Matt Cameron? It’s a big question, and he always served the music [in an] outstanding [way]. He always played with power and with energy, and it’ll be a tough task to figure that out. But I’m confident that we’re going to be able to do it.”

Asked what he’s been doing to stay sharp during Pearl Jam’s year-long break from the stage, Gossard reported, “I’ve actually been playing more guitar than I have in a long time, which is great. It’s part of my daily routine [to] pick it up, mess around [and] play along with some stuff just to keep my fingers nimble. But [I’m] also spending a lot of time in the studio making demos, trying different things [and] dreaming about what Ed might like and where could we go that would be fun? I think everyone in the band has done the same thing. So, everyone’s itching to play.”

One drummer who apparently won’t be joining the band is Dave Krusen, the first person to serve behind the kit for Pearl Jam from 1990-1991. Krusen, who also played on the band’s landmark 1991 debut album Ten, was inducted with Pearl Jam into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and performed with his former colleagues at the New York induction ceremony for the first time in 26 years. Replying to a fan’s Instagram question earlier this week about if he was “coming back,” he replied, “no, they have a new drummer already.”

This doesn’t rule out anyone but DK, but I still have my eyes on Freese or Perkins.

Gern Blansten · May 22

So no shows before ohana

URthekey · May 22

How tantric.

TenDays · May 22

Surely some of you know their practice location(s). Just go watch those locations for the next 4 months and see who goes in 😂

cutz · May 22

njhaley1 said:

cutz said:

Any Locals know if I could park about a Mile, or 2 Miles, away and then ride a Bike to the Festival? If so, any Free parking places? And would it be a safe bike ride? (I'd be willing to pay if it makes it easier to get there and out). I'm staying about 10 miles away.

Yes, there's plenty of street parking nearby. Depending on how early you get there, you could easily be half a mile to a mile away and ride a bike pretty simply. There are bike racks around the south corner of the entrance to park/lock. There's parking along Stonehill that fills up pretty quickly, or various neighborhoods to the NE of the beach. San Juan Creek trail will get you right to the venue.

Have to wait and see the schedule but there are a few bands I'd like to see on Friday. Sunday only 2 bands before Pearl Jam.

Thanks for the info.

curmudgeoness · May 22

Gern Blansten said:

lisalamb said:

will a poster fit in the lockers?

someone said that they would fit a large locker without a tube...assuming they do the same as before you could also "check" your poster tube in the same area I believe

Also: If you have a clear poster tube, you can bring that into the venue. We have a clear tube with a strap so you can wear it over your shoulder -- works great when we remember to pack it.

GrievanceGirl · May 22

curmudgeoness said:

Gern Blansten said:

lisalamb said:

will a poster fit in the lockers?

someone said that they would fit a large locker without a tube...assuming they do the same as before you could also "check" your poster tube in the same area I believe

Also: If you have a clear poster tube, you can bring that into the venue. We have a clear tube with a strap so you can wear it over your shoulder -- works great when we remember to pack it.

Only clear tubes are allowed?

JeBurkhardt · May 22

Shaindli1 said:

curmudgeoness said:

Gern Blansten said:

lisalamb said:

will a poster fit in the lockers?

someone said that they would fit a large locker without a tube...assuming they do the same as before you could also "check" your poster tube in the same area I believe

Also: If you have a clear poster tube, you can bring that into the venue. We have a clear tube with a strap so you can wear it over your shoulder -- works great when we remember to pack it.

Only clear tubes are allowed?

I am not sure about now, but in 2021, I brought a telescoping tube that I bought from Amazon in. It was black, and I was able to make it small enough to fit diagonally in the locker.

curmudgeoness · May 22

Shaindli1 said:

curmudgeoness said:

Gern Blansten said:

lisalamb said:

will a poster fit in the lockers?

someone said that they would fit a large locker without a tube...assuming they do the same as before you could also "check" your poster tube in the same area I believe

Also: If you have a clear poster tube, you can bring that into the venue. We have a clear tube with a strap so you can wear it over your shoulder -- works great when we remember to pack it.

Only clear tubes are allowed?

I am not sure, to be honest. They sell the cardboard tubes at the merch stands, of course, but I don't know if you can bring those in. I know we brought in the clear tube without a hassle.

KV4053 · May 22

pmcgrath5 said:

I think SPIN is making a pretty big assumption here. I wouldn’t say Stone confirmed anything definitely other than there is mystery on who is playing drums with them at Ohana. Whether that is their new full time drummer or not who knows.

AGREED

spankyMP · May 22

curmudgeoness said:

Shaindli1 said:

curmudgeoness said:

Gern Blansten said:

lisalamb said:

will a poster fit in the lockers?

someone said that they would fit a large locker without a tube...assuming they do the same as before you could also "check" your poster tube in the same area I believe

Also: If you have a clear poster tube, you can bring that into the venue. We have a clear tube with a strap so you can wear it over your shoulder -- works great when we remember to pack it.

Only clear tubes are allowed?

I am not sure, to be honest. They sell the cardboard tubes at the merch stands, of course, but I don't know if you can bring those in. I know we brought in the clear tube without a hassle.

The allowed list in the FAQ just says "poster tubes" with no requirement for them to be clear or anything.

mojo10 · May 22

Does anyone have an extra three day standard pass for Ohana 2026?

verceman · May 22

KV4053 said:

pmcgrath5 said:

I think SPIN is making a pretty big assumption here. I wouldn’t say Stone confirmed anything definitely other than there is mystery on who is playing drums with them at Ohana. Whether that is their new full time drummer or not who knows.

AGREED

I was wondering about that too, but remember the quote they used was part of a larger conversation. I am guessing the person who wrote the article had some more context than just that specific quote they used to write the article.

TenDays · May 22

mojo10 said:

Does anyone have an extra three day standard pass for Ohana 2026?

If you click on special offers, you can still get a 3-day ticket with hotel. Cheapest is $1063 per person x 2 people is $2175. It's a little more expensive than getting a cheap hotel separately, but not horrible.

GrievanceGirl · May 22

TenDays said:

mojo10 said:

Does anyone have an extra three day standard pass for Ohana 2026?

If you click on special offers, you can still get a 3-day ticket with hotel. Cheapest is $1063 per person x 2 people is $2175. It's a little more expensive than getting a cheap hotel separately, but not horrible.

I'm paying 690 for the entire stay for two people.
2175 is atrocious.

Go Beavers · May 23

Shaindli1 said:

TenDays said:

mojo10 said:

Does anyone have an extra three day standard pass for Ohana 2026?

If you click on special offers, you can still get a 3-day ticket with hotel. Cheapest is $1063 per person x 2 people is $2175. It's a little more expensive than getting a cheap hotel separately, but not horrible.

I'm paying 690 for the entire stay for two people.
2175 is atrocious.

I think it includes tickets, which isn’t a bad deal.

TenDays · May 23

Shaindli1 said:

TenDays said:

mojo10 said:

Does anyone have an extra three day standard pass for Ohana 2026?

If you click on special offers, you can still get a 3-day ticket with hotel. Cheapest is $1063 per person x 2 people is $2175. It's a little more expensive than getting a cheap hotel separately, but not horrible.

I'm paying 690 for the entire stay for two people.
2175 is atrocious.

$2175 - $1070 for 2 tickets is $1105, which is $276/night. So they'd be paying $100 more per night. Not great, but not the worst.

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