# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fourth Annual Occidental World Music & Dance Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM to 9 PM: Occidental World Music & Dance Festival! at Occidental Center for the Arts. This joyful, immersive event brings together extraordinary musicians and dancers from around the world for a day filled with exhilarating performances, interactive workshops, and irresistible rhythms. From captivating traditional artistry to innovative contemporary fusion, the festival invites audiences of all ages to experience the beauty of global cultures up close. With food, community activities, and plenty of space to dance, it’s a feast for the senses and an international celebration of unity through music and movement. More Than 40 sessions to choose from! 
Ticket prices/ Adults $75 through May 29; $80 at the door ; Kids 12 and under free. Teens 1/2 price/Discount OCA Members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Wheelchair accessible, free parking. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465.

Performers this year include: 
Thunder Clappers Native American Dancers
Sol Flamenco
Jenny Kerr & Friends - Southern Delta Blues
Khatch Khatchadourian - Armenian Music
Story Wrens - Story Songs of the British Isles
Will Marsh - Sitar music of India
Joss Jaffe - Tabla, West African N’goni
Dodona - Music of Greece & Albania
Los Bahianatos - Colombian Cumbia & Vallenato
Gradina - Balkan Music
Meredith Axelrod and Craig Ventresco - Ragtime & Vintage Jazz
Carey Dubbert and Meredith Axelrod - Autoharp
Katiana Vilá - Iberian Songs
Michael Hubbert - Uilleann Bagpipes
Raman Osman - Kurdish Music
Janessa Lynna & Pauline Persichilli - Belly Dance
Bobby Edwards - Swiss Alpenhorn
Ken Genetti - Zithers from Around the World

Workshops:
Slow Tunes and French Jam - Jason Adajian

Irish Song & Dance - Shay Black, Darcy Noonan, Hector Bragado

Irish Fiddle - Darcy Noonan

Wake Up Your Voice: A Global Singalong - Maria Culberson

Balkan Singing - Darina Drapkin

Brazilian Guitar - Ian Faquini

Flamenco Dance - Joelle Goncalves

Old Timey Jam - Michael Greenberg

Cuban & Puerto Rican Songs - Michael & Leslie Hubbert

Jazz Beyond Borders - Greg Johnson

Blues Harmonica - Jenny Kerr

West African Dance - Tyehimba Kokayi

West African Drumming - Lion’s Den Institute

Belly Dance - Janessa Lynna

Cuban & Latin Drumming - Carlitos Medrano

Amp Care & Repair - Philbillie Milner

Gentle Yoga - Pauline Persichili

Song Circle - Celia Ramsay

Colombian Cumbia and Vallenato - Chris Reid

Easy Irish Tunes - Mark Sellin

Native American Flute & Meditation - Al Striplen

Women’s Songs of Resistance - Holly Tannen

Flamenco Guitar - Mark Taylor

Balkan Drumming - Sean Tergis

Red Hot Strings - Craig Ventresco

Irish Jam - Will Wheeler

Balkan Dancing - Sue Williard

Arabic Drumming - Faisal Zedan

Unlocking Your Voice: Friendly 
Masterclass - Sophia Zimmerman

Tabla Workshop - Joss Jaffe

Visit our website for the latest information on workshops and performance schedules.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/occidental/fourth-annual-occidental-world-music-and-dance-festival/200029907334823
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, workshops, dance, music-festivals, health-wellness, belly-dance, performances, kids, meditation
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 195

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Occidental
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental, CA, United States, California 95465
- **lat**: 38.41039
- **long**: -122.95006
- **full address**: 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental, CA, United States, California 95465

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fourth Annual Occidental World Music & Dance Festival being held?
  - **A:** Fourth Annual Occidental World Music & Dance Festival takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental, CA, United States, California 95465.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fourth Annual Occidental World Music & Dance Festival?
  - **A:** Fourth Annual Occidental World Music & Dance Festival is organized by Occidental World Music & Dance Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fourth Annual Occidental World Music & Dance Festival is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Occidental, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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