# Festivals in Monterey 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Monterey 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Monterey. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Monterey, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Monterey listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Monterey

- **Event Name**: Monterey Peninsula Barter Fair - Dec 2026
  - **Description**: Come trade your homemade goods & unique skills at the Monterey Peninsula Barter Fair - a fun way to share and connect with your community!About this EventJoin us for our next barter event on Saturday, December 5 from
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/monterey-peninsula-barter-fair-dec-2026/100002004242649718
  - **Venue**: Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, funfairs
- **Event Name**: CATRINA CONTEST | DÍA DE MUERTOS 2026
  - **Description**: CATRINA CONTEST | DÍA DE MUERTOS 2026

Entre Flores y Calaveras 

Sunday, November 15 | 12 PM
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Monterey State Historic Park
20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA

All ages welcome!

Participants will be judged on Catrina attire, face paint
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/catrina-contest-dÍa-de-muertos-2026/200030854784439
  - **Venue**: Custom House Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest 2027!!!
  - **Description**: Put on your best lederhosen and join us for some German food, drink, and song at our annual family-friendly Oktoberfest!!!
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 31 2027 at 11:30 am – Sun Oct 31 2027 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/oktoberfest-2027/200031002009302
  - **Venue**: 800 Cass St, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940
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- **Event Name**: 2027 California Roots Music and Arts Festival - 3 Day Pass at Monterey Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: Fri May 28 2027 at 06:59 pm – Fri May 28 2027 at 08:59 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/2027-california-roots-music-and-arts-festival-3-day-pass-at-monterey-fairgrounds/2400030362192852
  - **Venue**: Monterey Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art
- **Event Name**: Monterey Swing Fest 2027!
  - **Description**: We're back with one of the most Otterly exciting events of the year! Save the dates and get ready for more info as the year continues!!

www.montereyswing.com
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  - **Date**: Thu Jan 14 2027 at 10:00 am – Mon Jan 18 2027 at 03:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/monterey-swing-fest-2027/200029539056102
  - **Venue**: 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940-4908, United States
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- **Event Name**: AGAPE Festival 2027
  - **Description**: Actual Date of Festival Scheduled For September of 2027
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun May 02 2027 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/agape-festival-2027/200030913927109
  - **Venue**: Monterey County Fair Grounds
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## Trending Events in Monterey

- **Event Name**: Michael Carbonaro
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Circle Jerks and Repo Man at Golden State Theatre
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Gary Numan
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
- **Event Name**: Adam Ant
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  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Mariachi Sol de Mexico Merry-Achi Christmas at Golden State Theatre
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Buckethead
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Joanne Shaw Taylor
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Monterey
  - **Description**: Everyone is invited to the Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 4, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall by candlelight to share in this much-loved holiday celebration.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live musi
  - **Venue**: 570 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940-2806, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Monterey Peninsula Barter Fair - Dec 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey), CATRINA CONTEST | DÍA DE MUERTOS 2026 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Custom House Plaza), Oktoberfest 2027!!! (Sun Oct 31 2027 at 11:30 am at 800 Cass St, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940), 2027 California Roots Music and Arts Festival - 3 Day Pass at Monterey Fairgrounds (Fri May 28 2027 at 06:59 pm at Monterey Fairgrounds), Monterey Swing Fest 2027! (Thu Jan 14 2027 at 10:00 am at 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940-4908, United States).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Monterey Peninsula Barter Fair - Dec 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Monterey this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** CATRINA CONTEST | DÍA DE MUERTOS 2026 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Custom House Plaza).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Monterey in November 2026?
  - **A:** CATRINA CONTEST | DÍA DE MUERTOS 2026 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Custom House Plaza).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Monterey on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Monterey include Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, Custom House Plaza, 800 Cass St, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Monterey include Shannon Hughes, Calpulli Yaocuauhtli, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Monterey.

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