Nothing goes better with a cold beer and a warm sunny day than great music. And where could you better find that combination than the scenic and culture-rich Marin County? Here are the best music festivals in the county.
The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Mill Valley Music Festival (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Music Festival picks see below.
Our 2025 Arts & Entertainment category sponsor is MarinArts. View the rest of the Arts & Entertainment category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern and Central Marin.
Southern Marin
Homestead Valley Music Festival
Mill Valley
Beer, wine and excellent music can be found in abundance at this family-friendly festival. They advise you to bring a pair of dancing shoes, because once you hear the music, your feet won’t stop tapping.
315 Montford Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.0137
Mill Valley Music Festival
Mill Valley
This Readers’ Choice music festival is a two-day outdoor arts and culture event produced by the Mill Valley Chamber and Noise Pop Industries, which boasts a wide variety of genres and displays throughout; find a new genre or endorse your existing faves.
Friends Field, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
Sound Summit
Mill Valley
Enjoy the stunning views of the bay from Mount Tamalpais’s historic Mountain Theater while listening to musical traditions that date back to the Summer of Love in 1967. Inspirational and nourishing to the soul, the great performances also raise money for Mount Tamalpais, ensuring that the mountain’s beauty will remain for further generations of music.
Mountain Theater, Easy Grade Trail, Mill Valley
Central Marin
Fairfax Festival
Fairfax
Fairfax is known for its nonconformist, fun, and funky character — a draw for any foodie, cycling enthusiast or anyone who wants an escape from the city. Nothing better exemplifies this culture like the Fairfax Festival, a bright flare of food, arts and music. Highlights include the Saturday parade and the kid-zone on the ballfield.
142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax
Arts & Entertainment Sponsor
MarinArts
MarinArts is a nonprofit organization that has been proudly promoting the arts and cultural events in Marin County for over ten years. They provide a FREE platform for arts organizations, artists, and venues to share their events through our online calendar.
Fun Fact: Their website is accessible in 11 languages — including Spanish, French, and Vietnamese — helping you connect with a wide and diverse audience.
MarinArts | San Rafael, CA | 415.578.3856 | marinarts.org
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