UPCOMING EVENTS
Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro – April 22-26, 2026
The Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro brings top men’s and women’s Qualifying Series surfers to Southside Huntington Beach Pier for five days of high‑level competition. This 8th annual event is part of the World Surf League’s North America QS season and showcases elite surfers battling for valuable QS points in Surf City USA. Attendees can also enjoy a lively beachfront festival featuring more than 55 surf‑lifestyle vendors, games, and family‑friendly activities. Free to attend.
AVP Huntington Beach Open – May 15-17, 2026
Known for excellent sand quality and a premier location for professional beach volleyball, Huntington Beach will once again showcase the world’s best men’s and women’s beach volleyball players as part of the AVP Heritage Tournament Series. Since 2000, Huntington Beach has hosted more AVP events than any other location.
FIFA World Cup – June 11-July 19, 2026
One hour away from Huntington Beach, FIFA’s USA opening match against Paraguay will play at SoFi Stadium.
FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties at Huntington Beach House – June 11-July 19, 2026
The Huntington Beach House will be hosting a FIFA World Cup viewing party overlooking the ocean on the sand. This beach party hotspot with daytime dining, drinks and live DJ’s will add a large LED wall to their outdoor area to screen the matches.
U.S. Open of Surfing – July 25-August 2, 2026
Since 1959, the US Open of Surfing has held their annual tournament in Huntington Beach. This unforgettable event is free to the public and includes world-class surfing, shows, live music, food and drink, games and prizes for nine days on the sand.
Life Rolls On: They Will Surf Again – August 22, 2026
Life Rolls On is an adaptive surfing event that empowers individuals with mobility challenges to ride the waves with the help of volunteers and surf coaches. Created by Jesse Billauer, a former professional surfer and spinal cord injury survivor, the event is a moving tribute to resilience, inclusion, and community support. Registration opens July 8, 2026.
Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach – October 2-4, 2026
Celebrating 10 years of full throttle, the largest air show in the United States by attendance returns to the sands of Huntington Beach for three days of heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest display teams, on-sand entertainment, signing sessions with favorite Airshow performers, beach bars, music and more. Presale tickets with discounts of up to $50 can be purchased beginning March 24 at 9:00 a.m. PT within a 48-hour time window.
A Great Day in the Stoke – October 10, 2026
A Great Day in the Stoke is returning for a fifth consecutive year for Black surfers to connect, compete, recognize, and award community leaders. The first A Great Day in the Stoke was held in Huntington Beach in June 2022 and was the largest gathering of Black surfers in history. The event also offers opportunities to provide surf lessons, additional wellness experiences, and capture an iconic photo similar to ones taken at A Great Day in Harlem (1958) and A Great Day in Hip-Hop (1998).
If you have questions about these or any other upcoming events in Surf City USA®, please email us at media@surfcityusa.com.
