Whalefest  Music

Musician and Performer Spots Open for 2026 ~

Musician and Performer Spots Open for 2026 ~

Become a Whalefest 2026 musician

MUSIC has always been a vital part of the Whalefest experience, with live performances by local bands and orchestras filling Old Fisherman’s Wharf with vibrant sound.

Attention Musicians!

Are you interested in performing at the next Whalefest Monterey? Music has the power to connect us all—join us in building community while celebrating and raising awareness for the incredible Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

If you’d like to be part of Whalefest Monterey’s upcoming event, please complete the questionnaire below, and a team member will reach out to you soon.

Please note: Whalefest is a free community event, and performances are volunteer-based.

Attn Musicians! Looking For You Talent!

Interested in volunteering your talent and performing at the next Whalefest Monterey event? Music brings us together. Donate your talent for community whle raising awareness of our beautiful Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Consider joining Whalefest Monterey’s next event by filling out the questionnaire below. A team member will be in touch shortly.

We can't wait to HEAR from you!🎵🎷🎙️🎸🎶

Let’s make music together

A group of six musicians playing saxophones outdoors near a marina with numerous sailboats and yachts. The setting appears to be during daytime, and there are a few onlookers in the background.
People in whale and crab costumes at a festival or market booth under a purple and orange canopy, with a person holding papers and smiling.
Group of women dancing under a white tent near the marina with boats and mountains in the background.
An outdoor jazz band performing under a canopy on a pier with shops and boats in the background. The band includes several saxophonists and other musicians, with a conductor standing in front.
A man singing and playing guitar on an outdoor stage with a microphone, wearing sunglasses, a denim jacket, and a colorful hat, with an amplifier and a sign that says 'Please do not feed the wildlife' in the background.

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