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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*Scroll down for more details on student and child opportunities!
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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
Photo by TImothy Teague
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].
Students, Families, and Faculty
We encourage families to enjoy concerts on the Lawn at Libbey Bowl, where you and the kids can enjoy a picnic and access the playground and bathrooms more easily if needed.
Discounts and Policies for Children
Children ages 5 and under are admitted for free on the lawn with no reservation needed. Lawn tickets for ages 6 to 11 are $5. Students 12 and up are given entry to the Libbey Bowl reserved seating, and are eligible to utilize our student discounts (below). Children are welcome to attend any of the free Ojai Music Festival events!
Contact our box office at [email protected] or 805 646 2053 if you have additional questions, or to purchase $5 child tickets for the lawn.
Student 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 Student Discounts page below!
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!