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Deets: Echo Park Rising returns August 29–30, 2026, transforming one of Los Angeles’ most iconic neighborhoods into a free, community-driven celebration of music, art, culture and local business. Among this year’s leading partners is Skyduster Beer, a longtime supporter of independent music and creative communities. Skyduster joins Echo Park Rising’s 2026 celebration alongside media partner KCRW and Sunboy Spiked Coconut Water, with special activations and experiences planned throughout the weekend.
For the first time since before the pandemic, Echo Park Rising expands into a two-day official festival, bringing together neighborhood organizations across Echo Park.
The Echo Park Chamber of Commerce will team up with Year of Ours for a free community Tennis Club on Saturday, August 29 from 8:00–10:00 a.m. at the Echo Park Tennis Courts, open to all skill levels.
At the Echo Park Lake Stage from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m, where Dear Neighbor Handrolls will join the activation with its signature handrolls.
The CD13 x Echo Park Chamber of Commerce Lake Stage will bring a full day of free community programming to Echo Park Lake on Saturday, August 29 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m:
The morning will kick off with yoga and family-friendly kids programming before transitioning into live music throughout the afternoon, creating an all-ages.
Music will take over venues throughout the neighborhood:
The Semi-Tropic, which will host performances across the weekend.
At The Short Stop, bands will play throughout both days followed by late-night dance parties.
The Gentlemen’s Breakfast will bring a Saturday lineup featuring Nail Polish, Mask Appeal, Angelsaur, Chicano Thunder & The Lightnings, I Know I Know, Innuendo and Soul Family.
Cantina Los Angeles Weekend Programming:
Saturday includes a punk showcase presented by Battle Cable
Sunday brings Fruitcake, Echo Park Rising’s only queer party, with music from Bridget & Kyle, Liz Markie, Ash and Yazzy alongside vendors, drinks and dancing.
The weekend will also showcase Echo Park’s creative community beyond live music:
Felix and Pierre’s Picnic Shop will host collage tables and letterpress demonstrations throughout Saturday and Sunday with music by Vernon Fraser.
The Chocolate Dispensary will feature performances by Shantilly, Enjonu and Balou on Saturday.
Food and drink will be woven throughout the festival experience:
Bar Bacetti will host a Disco Brunch on Saturday and Jazz Brunch on Sunday
Rodeo Mexican Grill will offer festival-weekend food and drink specials and give back a portion of Saturday burrito sales to the Echo Park community.
P.F. Candle Co., which will offer 20 percent off in-store throughout the weekend.
Pop-ups will continue across the neighborhood:
Cowboy Churro outside Xeba Botanica on August 29 and 30
DADA[BARI] x Gold Diggers will host programming at 1606 Sunset Boulevard.
Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public.
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