Tickets Now On Sale for 'Pier Play' Coming To Santa Monica Pier May 30, 2026 with Âme Live Presents Debut
PIER PLAY
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
RETURNS TO SANTA MONICA PIER SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE
FEATURING
ÂME LIVE PRESENTS... SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCES
AWEN B2B XINOBI
DARINA CHUZ
NOTRE DAME
Following three consecutive sold-out installments that have reinvigorated SoCal’s waterfront entertainment, Pier Play returns to the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for its fourth edition. This isn't just another festival; it’s a reimagination of the world’s most famous boardwalk, designed for a day of discovery and high-fidelity sound from global experience ecosystem RASA.
Tickets are on sale now at: https://rasa.fyi/pier-play-4/prls
The May 2026 edition is anchored by the global debut of Âme Live Presents — a bold new chapter for the electronic mainstay. Known for a legendary career spanning two decades, Âme is expanding his celebrated live show with an ambitious new format that incorporates guest vocalists into the performance. Also joining the oceanfront festivities is a curated roster of global talent, including a b2b set from AWEN and Xinobi, alongside French visionary Notre Dame, and rising talent Darina Chuz. Fans can also look forward to additional surprise guests to be announced.
Check out GHIEST Live from Pier Play by RASA May 2025
Since 2023, Pier Play has stood alone as the first and only dance music festival of its kind on the Santa Monica Pier. By working in coordination with The Santa Monica Pier Foundation and the City of Santa Monica, the event has evolved into one of the city’s most anticipated festivals.
The event is celebrated for its "bright, colorful, and playful” ethos. Alongside past performers like Shimza, Enamour, Henri Bergman, Leila Benitez and Nandu to Gheist, Chambord, Magdalena, and Yammagucci, previous Pier Play editions have featured immersive activities that guests are invited to enjoy complimentary with their passes, ranging from vintage arcades and mechanical bull sharks to bespoke art installations and pop-up barbershops. Details regarding the 2026 experiential program will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The Santa Monica Pier symbolizes the quintessential California experience and is one of the most photographed locations in the world. Pier Play serves as a vibrant crossroads for the adventurous, inviting guests from all walks of life to experience the pier’s transformation through a re-imagined day of music and play atop an international landmark set against Santa Monica’s ocean vista.
Pier Play is
Oceanside stage with sunset views
Immersive playground energy directly on the pier
Limited capacity for a more intentional environment
Curated dance music lineup
21+ experience
Images from 2025’s Pier Play can be found here
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