In just under two weeks, Doll Fest returns to California’s Bay Area for the second annual edition of its all-femme festival, following the success of last year’s debut. Taking place March 27–29 at The California Ballroom in Oakland, the weekend promises two days of live music, community, and celebration. With the festival quickly approaching, now is the time to secure tickets before they’re gone!
Doll Fest is much more than just a music festival; it’s a celebration. Founded by Maria Chaos, Doll Fest celebrates feminism, community, and the power of supporting one another. After decades of women being marginalized in the music industry, Doll Fest provides opportunities to empower marginalized voices that are often underrepresented. The festival honors activism, the Riot Grrrl movement, and the importance of women’s voices in music, creating a space for empowerment, resilience, and collaboration. By uniting like-minded people through music, art, and culture, Doll Fest amplifies feminine energy and community in a way that is inspiring. As stated on dollfest.net, “We are still battling for true equality against the archaic non-values of patriarchy, still fighting for the power over our own bodies, and still proving our worth as voices to be heard. Doll Fest intends to bring together like-minded folx who embody the true spirit of Doll Fest – through empowerment, resilience, and nurturing of communities. We are anti-homophobia, anti-transphobia, anti-racist, anti-police violence and strictly anti-fascist.”
This year, Doll Fest has expanded the celebration further than just the main weekend. Earlier in the month they hosted a “pre party” in Mexico City on March 6th and 7th, featuring DJ’s, meet and greets, and appearances from artists including Alice Bag, Bloody Benders, Trap Girl, and Ultraviolentas.
The Bay Area festivities begin Friday March 27th with a “pre fest” show at The Ivy Room in Oakland. With the lineup featuring Skip The Needle, Beneath You, Last Minet, and Wonderland Rejects, this undoubtedly is going to be a great time.
The next day, they’re moving things to The California Ballroom where attendees will have the opportunity to support various awesome vendors, make some friends, and enjoy live music from 2-10pm! There are some standout acts on the bill, like The Hellflowers, Suzie True, Descartes A Kant, and VIAL. The celebration continues Sunday, with another powerful lineup that makes it clear Doll Fest is bigger than ever. Performances from Bitchfit, War on Women, Girl in a Coma, and Bad Cop Bad Cop promise a high energy finale that you don’t want to miss. With a weekend packed from start to finish, this year’s Doll Fest proves once again why it has quickly become one of the most exciting and important femme centered festivals in the scene.
Get your tickets here before it’s too late!
For those that can’t make it, Doll Fest will also be hosting “The Kids are All Right”, a fundraiser show on May 31st at 924 Gilman Street!
It’s benefiting for a great cause, Doll Fest has partnered with Bay Area Girls Rock Camp in an effort to support the the non-profit during a time when their funding is at risk. Donations will be accepted both in person and digitally, and with no presale for this show, just show up and give what you can.
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