Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL, taking place May 1-3, 2026 on the picturesque waterfront in Redondo Beach, CA, is announcing the exciting lineup for its SpeakEasy Stage presented by STōK Cold Brew Coffee. Offering a unique opportunity to experience rock legends and Southern California punk staples performing reimagined stripped-down versions from their catalogs, SpeakEasy is an intimate experience that can only be found at BeachLife’s signature laid-back, oceanfront setting.
The SpeakEasy Stage is developed by BeachLife Creative Director Jim Lindberg. Lindberg, a pioneer of the West Coast punk scene as frontman for Hermosa Beach-based group Pennywise, conceptualized SpeakEasy to integrate some of LA’s hardcore spirit with the easygoing nature of the festival.
“With legendary punk bands like Black Flag, The Circle Jerks, Redd Kross, and The Descendents all coming from the South Bay of Los Angeles, we’ve always tried to respect that legacy by having amazing artists like Milo Aukerman and now, Mike Watt from Minutemen performing on our SpeakEasy stage,” shares Lindberg. “Then of course all kinds of great punk rockers from all over the world bringing their art to the Punk Rock & Paintbrushes installation, I think we’ve done a great job of keeping the punk rock spirit alive at the BeachLife Festival. And now with our good friends The Offspring headlining this year, a band that played a big part in the punk Renaissance of the 90s and beyond, it all really feels like it’s come full circle again.”
“We’re excited to bring STōK Cold Brew Coffee to BeachLife Festival as the presenting sponsor of the SpeakEasy Stage – one of the most iconic spaces at the festival,” said Leeni Hämäläinen, Sr. Director, Ready to Drink Beverages, Danone U.S. “STōK is about fueling the moments and firing up your passions, and there’s no better place to experience that than alongside incredible live performances at BeachLife. In my opinion, it gets even better with a cold brew in hand.”
BeachLife Festival SpeakEasy Stage Lineup:
Friday, May 1: Jen Pop (The Bombpops), Triple Bueno, Taft Buckley
Saturday, May 2: Mike Watt (Minutemen, Dos), Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), Jason Devore (Authority Zero), Water Tower
Sunday, May 3: Hendrix Frankenreiter, The Spinouts, Righteous Waves
A popup art gallery curated by Punk Rock & Paintbrushes will also be displayed at the SpeakEasy Stage. Founded by Emily Nielsen in 2007 following a successful battle against cancer, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is an art collective that brings together musicians, artists and creatives, particularly from the punk rock and alternative music scenes. It provides a platform for artists who have roots in music–many of whom are well-known musicians–to showcase their visual art, such as paintings, photography and mixed media works.
Punk Rock & Paintbrushes to display works from: Jackie Wasserman, Jonah Nimoy, Chad Smith, Lisa Johnson, F. Scott Schafer, Chali 2na, Lisa Brownlee, Jason Adams, Nicole Freese, Bob Dob, Dennis Jarvis, Brent Broza, Brian Bent and Paul Kobriger.
Since launching in 2019, the festival has quickly established a reputation for combining the best of Southern California’s idyllic culture into a one-of-a-kind experience with something for everyone. With an eclectic group of legendary top talent and exciting inspired emerging artists spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more, BeachLife 2026 will feature headlining sets from Duran Duran, The Offspring, James Taylor and His All-Star Band, as well as The Chainsmokers, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Grouplove, Peach Pit and many more.
The festival grounds will also feature wide-ranging food and drink offerings from acclaimed chefs, art installations, onsite activations highlighting various brand-focused fan engagements, giveaways, photo moments, and sustainable initiatives as well as boutique shopping, games and interactive experiences.
3-day and single day General Admission, General Admission Plus, VIP, Captain, Captain Plus and Admiral tickets for the BeachLife Festival are on sale now at www.beachlifefestival.com. All ages are welcome and children ages 6 and under are free with ticketed adult. For detailed descriptions of ticket options, please visit: www.beachlifefestival.com/ticket-types.
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