# Tyler Childers and Eddie Vedder at Ohana Festival

> Tyler Childers and Eddie Vedder surprise fans with unifying performances at Ohana Festival.
- Title: Tyler Childers and Eddie Vedder at Ohana Festival | Shortify
- Summary: Tyler Childers and Eddie Vedder surprise fans with unifying performances at Ohana Festival. Tyler Childers and Eddie Vedder delivered emotional, unifying…
- Keywords: tyler childers, eddie vedder, ohana festival, dana point, alabama shakes, brittany howard, jon batiste, florence road, ohana music festival, september 26, 2026, dana point california
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/2026-ohana-fest-tyler-childers-eddie-vedder-alabama-shakes-1235632452
- Author: Charisma Madarang
- Published: 2026-09-27T19:02:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tyler childers, eddie vedder, ohana festival, dana point, alabama shakes, brittany howard, jon batiste, florence road, ohana music festival, september 26, 2026, dana point california
## Ohana Festival Begins
The 2026 Ohana Music Festival opened in Dana Point, California on September 26, 2026.
## Tyler Childers Headlines
Tyler Childers performed his signature ferocious set with songs like 'Eatin' Big Time' and 'Rustin' in the Rain' at the festival.
## Eddie Vedder Surprises Audience
Eddie Vedder joined Tyler Childers on stage for 'Hunger Strike' during the festival's second day.
## Brittany Howard's Message
Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard addressed the crowd about community and solidarity during the festival.

> I was thinking about people who risk their life, living to protect each other, protect their communities, protect our rights, and when I see that, it gives me hope for our future.
## Jon Batiste's Performance
Jon Batiste delivered a nonstop medley of New Orleans jazz, gospel, soul, and funk songs at the festival.
## Florence Road's Unexpected Set
Florence Road performed after their gear was stolen from their van, thanking Vedder for putting them on stage.

> Lily Aron thanked Vedder and his crew for putting the band on this gorgeous stage at this gorgeous time.
## Festival Concludes
The festival ended with Tyler Childers performing 'Lady May' as a closing song for the night.
## Key takeaway

Tyler Childers and Eddie Vedder delivered emotional, unifying sets at the 2026 Ohana Music Festival in Dana Point, California, emphasizing community and solidarity.