For our younger audience members, 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 to enjoy all the perks of membership.
Membership is free of charge with zero commitments; all you have to do is sign up to join this community!
Who It’s For:
- College students* (graduate and undergrad)
- Young professionals interested in the arts
- Artists and musicians inspired by the Ojai Festival
- Parents raising a music-loving family*
- Anyone ready to support local arts non-profits!
Perks of Membership:
- Invitations to special events throughout the year
- Discounts on select concerts
- Drink vouchers for the Festival Bar
- Annual OjaiNext Member Event during the Festival
- A community of music-minded folks
- Other unexpected deals, invitations, and opportunities!
Past OjaiNext Festival 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
*Learn more about student and family opportunities at ojaifestival.org/students
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. Pricing for children at Libbey Bowl:
- 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). 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 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.
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.
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!