WorldBeat's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
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WorldBeat's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd.
Balboa Park, San Diego CA 92101
Cost: FREE
WorldBeat Cultural Center brings music, culture, and sustainability together for a free, all-ages festival
The 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival returns to Balboa Park this spring, transforming the WorldBeat Cultural Center into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and environmental awareness. This free, family-friendly event draws thousands each year for a full day of live performances, cultural experiences, and eco-conscious programming.
This year’s festival features a dynamic lineup of live music, including Grammy Award-winning artist Kabaka Pyramid, The Stinkfoot Orchestra (a 14-piece tribute to Frank Zappa), Mariea Antoinette, and more. Cultural performances from around the world—including Taiko drumming, West African dance, Brazilian samba, and Native American drumming—highlight the event’s global spirit.
Attendees can explore the Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden, offering hands-on experiences such as a seed swap, morning bird walk, plant sale, wellness workshops, and presentations from local environmental organizations.
The celebration also includes a curated marketplace of eco-conscious vendors, a vegetarian and vegan food court, and interactive earth-art activities for children—creating an engaging, all-ages experience rooted in sustainability and community.