Whether you’re a young professional, a budget-savvy artist or musician, an Ojai local returning home, someone raising a music-loving family, or a student* trying to stretch your textbook fund — we want to make sure you can soak up all the music and magic the Festival has to offer! OJAINEXT is our way of welcoming the next generation of Festival-goers into the mix. Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Membership is free of charge with zero commitments; all you have to do is sign up to be included in this community!
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*Click here to learn more about student and family discounts
What are the perks of being an OJAINEXT Member?
Whether you’re a long-time classical music lover or simply curious about this yearly Ojai staple, look at our various perks to help welcome you to the Ojai Festival community.
- Invitations to special events throughout the year
- Discounts on select Festival concerts
- Drink voucher for the Green Room in the Park
- An invitation to the OJAINEXT member event during the Festival
- Other additional and unexpected deals, invitations, and opportunities (per the schedule and programming of the Festival)
OJAINEXT Ambassador Program
Are you open to musical discovery and adventure? Have an insatiable curiosity about music that pushes boundaries? You’re not alone! The Ojai Music Festival has been the place for other music enthusiasts who enjoy having an immersive music experience, especially in the beautiful setting of Ojai, California.
This Ambassador program is a chance for fans to share their excitement and enthusiasm for the Ojai Music Festival with friends and community in person, on social media, or through other personal outreach. An OJAINEXT Ambassador promotes the Festival positively. They support our artistic values and mission and are also passionate about ensuring the future of classical, contemporary music.
What do Ambassadors do?
- Share Friend-to-Friend discounts with your network
- Create at least original posts or stories on your social media before the Festival
- Repost or share OMF posts on your stories
- Create posts daily about your experiences during the Festival
- Create at least one original Festival recap post highlighting your favorite parts of the Festival during June 6-9, tagging @ojaifestivals in both the caption and the photo
Benefits of becoming an Ambassador
- Get updates before the general public so you can help share news about the Festival
- Access to special OJAINEXT events/parties during the year and the Festival
- Invitation to an exclusive OjaiNEXT niche experience during the Festival
- Deep discounts on tickets and at retail to use for themselves
- Drink coupon at the Green Room in the Park on Saturday night, in addition to coupons that can be shared with friends
Interested? Please reach out to us at 805 646 2094 or email [email protected].
Camping in Ojai
Ojai has incredible hiking and camping opportunities. The town is surrounded by mountains and is neighbored by Los Padres National Forest.
We suggest checking out Camp Comfort, Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Dennison Park, Rose Valley Camp Ground, and Wheeler Gorge
These campsites range from $20-76 a night with vehicle fees ranging from $2-20 a vehicle.
Things to do in Ojai
There is plenty to do in Ojai before and after a concert. Here are our top picks for the OJAINEXT community:
Food and Drink: Topa Topa Brewing Company | Ojai Pizza Company | Sakura Ojai | Papa Lennons | Ojai Beverage Company | Farmer and the Cook | Yume Japanese Burger | Tortilla House
Shopping: Bart’s Books | 2nd Helpings Thrift Store | Fig Curated Living | RAINS | Nutmeg’s Ojai House | Sespe Creek Collective | Noted | Serendipity Toys
Hikes: Ventura River Preserve | Ojai Meadows Preserve | Shelf Road | Rose Valley Falls | Cozy Dell Trail
Check out our Ojaipedia page for even more recommendations.
Sign up now!
If you are new to the Ojai Music Festival or new to classical music in general, check out our First Timers page and our FAQ.
Feel free to call our box office at 805 646 2053 for more information on deals and discounts. You can also DM us on our Facebook and Instagram!