OJAINEXT: the next generation of audiences

Photos by Timothy Teague

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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Raw Space with Alexi Kenney, a special event at the historic Ojai Playhouse while it was under construction, January 2023
Ojai Music Festival x the Listening Garden event at Light and Space, May 2025
Photo by Eric Andersen

What are the perks of being an OJAINEXT Member?

  • Invitations to special events throughout the year
  • Discounts on select Festival concerts
  • Drink voucher for the Green Room in the Park
  • Other additional and unexpected deals, invitations, and opportunities (per the schedule and programming of the Festival)
  • An invitation to the OJAINEXT member event during the Festival. Past events have included:
    • Poco Farm – tour, education, and mixer
    • We Speak – Interactive sound exhibit and talk with the artists at Carolyn Glasoe-Bailey Foundation Gallery
    • Housatonic – Mixer and talk with composer Annea Lockwood about her sonic installation at Move Sanctuary

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? 

  • 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 
  • 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  


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
A couple sits on the Libbey Bowl lawn

Interested? Please reach out to us at (805) 646-2094 or email info@ojaifestival.org to apply.

Discounts and Policies for Children

The Lawn at Libbey Bowl is the perfect spot for families to enjoy concerts. Bring a picnic, relax with your kids and take advantage of the easy access to the playground and bathrooms.

Ages 0-5: FREE admittance on the lawn, no reservation needed

Ages 6-11: $5 lawn tickets

Students 12 and up are given entry to the Libbey Bowl reserved seating, and are eligible to utilize our student discounts (below).

Two adults and two children picnic on the Libbey Bowl lawn

Children are welcome to attend any of the free Ojai Music Festival events!

Contact our box office at boxoffice@ojaifestival.org or 805 646 2053 if you have additional questions, or to purchase $5 child tickets for the lawn.

Student & Faculty Discounts

Students, from elementary school through graduate university, receive 30% off Festival tickets and opportunities for gas rebates. College faculty receive 15% off. Learn more at the page below.


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 ComfortLake Casitas Recreation Area, Dennison ParkRose Valley Camp Ground, and Wheeler Gorge


These campsites range from $20-76 a night with vehicle fees ranging from $2-20 a vehicle.


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 CompanyOjai Pizza CompanySakura Ojai | Papa LennonsOjai Beverage CompanyFarmer and the Cook | Yume Japanese Burger | Tortilla House


Shopping: Bart’s Books2nd Helpings Thrift StoreFig Curated LivingRAINSNutmeg’s Ojai House | Sespe Creek Collective | Noted | Serendipity Toys


Hikes: Ventura River PreserveOjai Meadows PreserveShelf RoadRose Valley FallsCozy Dell Trail

Check out our Ojaipedia page for even more recommendations.

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!