Rockaway Beach Music Festival
Rockaway Beach Music Festival

August 16-17, 2025Noon to 10 pm
The Wayside, Rockaway Beach, OR

FREE SHOW / ALL AGES

LOCAL ARTISANS + GREAT FOOD + INTERACTIVE ART BOOTHS + LOCAL BEERS & FULL BAR

Can't go to the show but want to support music education?

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

Saturday, August 16th

Full bands and high energy shows

Glitterfox
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMMain Stage

Glitterfox

Glitterfox doesn't chase the algorithm — they follow instinct, community, and a kind of magia (Basque for magic). Formed by longtime creative partners Solange Igoa and Andrea Walker, the Portland-based band has built their career the analog way: a van, a map, and unforgettable shows stitched across towns like constellations.

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Typhoon
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PMMain Stage

Typhoon

Typhoon is an American indie rock band that originated in Salem, Oregon, and is now based in Portland. Known for their orchestral arrangements and big-hearted indie rock anthems, Typhoon's sound often incorporates a traditional rock setup complemented by brass, strings, and auxiliary percussion.

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Mitch Whitaker
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMMain Stage

Mitch Whitaker

To listen to Mitch's music is to hear songs of experience: on existential loneliness; on rejected identity; on grief and a crisis of faith—to listen to Mitch's music is to hear songs on the pretense of greenwashed capitalism; on the pervasiveness of white supremacy; on the trauma of gun violence.

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Mercury Coast
2:00 PM - 3:30 PMMain Stage

Mercury Coast

Eric and Molly Sappington first formed the duo Mercury 27 years ago after moving from the Midwest to the Oregon Coast. Between 1999 and 2008, they released an EP and two full-length records.

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Sunday, August 17th

Acoustic showcases featuring upcoming singers and songwriters

We are booking acoustic acts and singer/songwriters currently, if you would like to perform, contact us!

More great music to be announced, sign up to our mailing list to stay informed!

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FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a full day of music, food, art, and community at the beautiful Rockaway Beach Wayside.

Beer Garden & Bar

Located to the right of the main stage is our bar area where you can enjoy local beers on tap and in bottles/cans along with a selection of craft cocktails from 503 Distillery. This area is ages 21+ and ID is required to enter!

Local Food

We will have the Portside Bistro truck along with a couple other food options. Nearby are several restaurants such as Sand Dollar, El Trio Loco, Tie Breaker, Joe's Beers & Snacks, Grumpy's, Old Oregon Smokehouse are in close walking distance. So is Sea Breeze Ice Cream if you need a treat! (You do!)

Vendors

Browse unique items from local artisans and businesses.

Interactive Art

Engage with interactive art installations throughout the festival.

VIP Merchandise

Trucker Hat

First edition RB Music Fest Trucker Hat

$50 donation

T-shirt

First edition RB Music Fest Tour T-shirt

$75 donation

Zip Hoodie

First edition RB Music Fest Zip Hoodie

$125 donation

VENUE & DIRECTIONS

Join us at the beautiful Rockaway Beach Wayside, with stunning ocean views and easy access.

Rockaway Beach Wayside

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes! All ages can enjoy live music and all event offerings. You must be 21+ with valid ID to enter the beer garden and bar area. You may wish to consider bringing a chair as seating may become limited, or by making a donation you can guarantee yourself a seat in the VIP section. Please note if the fire department says we are at capacity we cannot let anyone until people leave and we will give priority to those who have RSVP'd
We will have a reserved area nearest the stage with 200 seats and a reserved section in the beer garden with 50 seats. We are offering a pre-event special, a $50 donation gets you this year's hat, $75 gets you this year's concert t-shirt and $125 gets you this year's concert zip hoodie. Any remaining VIP tickets can be purchased at the day of the event for a "name your price" amount. Let's hope there are none left as we really need to raise money for our school's music program!!! Also, your donation can be tax deductible as we are a 501c3 nonprofit, ask your tax preparer for details.
No to the giraffe, but kids and dogs are welcome! Please remember we have live music and the volume may be too much for those who are sensitive if you are close to the stage. Dogs need to be on a leash. No one under 21 can be in the beer garden/bar area.
Parking is available in the Anchor Street parking lot, and there is plenty of street parking available. There may be instances where you will need to walk a bit. There is handicap parking reserved at the Anchor Street parking lot, and in spots downtown.
Our restrooms are awesome. We have brand new ADA compliant public bathrooms available for all humans, and we have a public works department that keeps them in tip top shape.
We really hope it won't, August is when we count on sun, and according to Farmer's Almanac we should have nice weather. The show will go on unless it's not safe to do so.
Yes, the only 21+ area is the beer garden/bar section which is off to the side, the event is fully accessible
Rockaway Beach has built brand new ADA public bathrooms at the Wayside, as well as a new beach access ramp. Beach wheelchairs are available for rent and Rockaway participates in the David's Chair program. The event is in a flat large parking area overlooking the beach, all areas of the event will be accessible except for the stage itself.
Sort of! If you make a donation for a VIP seat we are giving out merch. $50 gets you this year's concert hat, $75 this year's concert t-shirt and $125 gets you this year's concert zip hoodie. While supplies last!
This event supports the Neah-Kah-Nie High School music department. We are helping the school realize a music tech program and helping students pursuing a career in the arts with scholarships. We give grants to local musicians to record their music for free in a professional studio.