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Experience the inaugural New West Summerfest, an open–air, two-day music festival featuring exceptional performances by Grammy-winning and Billboard-charting artists spanning diverse genres including Jazz, Country, Classic Rock, Mariachi, World Music, and more.


The grand finale awaits as the New West Symphony, joined by the esteemed Music Director Michael Christie, brings the adventures of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark with John Williams’ epic score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra!

Delight in an array of delectable local food and beverage vendors, while ample on-site parking ensures convenience at every turn.

Experience state-of-the-art professional outdoor stage and screen as you enjoy the panoramic views of the majestic Santa Susana mountains at Moorpark College's expansive amphitheater lawn.

Join us as we shape this event into a premier summer festival, where the magic of summer music unfolds beneath the starry skies—right in your own backyard!

From BBQ to vegetarian-friendly options to healthy eats to carnival-style favorites, Summerfest has something cookin’ up for everyone. Come have a bite from one of your favorite regional locals and quench your thirst with enterprising drink purveyors. Concessions, festival merchandise, and specialty items available for purchase from vendors on site

3 PM: Gates open + Ilya Serov and the Summer Nights Jazz Extravaganza with B. Valentine kicks off the line-up

6 PM: Multi-Platinum Album country star Blanco Brown will have everyone dancing to his set and worldwide hit “The Git Up.”

8 PM: The “Gods of Rock,” helmed by Jason Scheff (Chicago lead vocals and bass and proud Moorpark resident), Steve Porcaro (Toto founding member), and Bill Champlin (Chicago vocals and guitar), with Steve Ferrone (drums – Eric Clapton, Bee Gees), Errol Cooney (guitar – Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder), and Brandon Coleman (Babyface, Alicia Keys) and other legendary guests, present the Billboard-topping hits of Chicago and more with the New West Symphony for this enchanting “Saturday in the Park.”

4:30 PM: Unbelievable variety with Renaissance Heart featuring Shea Welsh, Hila Plitmann and Aditya Kalyanpur

7:30 PM: Raiders of the Lost Ark with New West Symphony, Michael Christie, conductor

VIP DINNER IS INCLUDED IN PLATINUM PASS ON SUNDAY (STARTS AT 4 PM on EATM TERRACE)

HONOREES: Philanthropists Keets and Hugh Cassar & NWS Principal Horn James Thatcher

4worldlovers: With Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo, Terreon Gully, and Bassist TBD. The pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today, possessed of a magical, timeless voice and a limitless repertoire. "Reeves is a natural wonder not to be missed."

Stated simply, Mark O’Connor is a musical genius and “one of the most influential fiddle players who has ever walked the planet.”

A guitar prodigy from the age of 7, Vidovic ranks among the elite musicians of the world, known for her beautiful tone, phrasing and crowd-pleasing musicianship.

Grammy-nominated Jazz supergroup featuring guitarist, bandleader & 3x Emmy-winner Chieli Minucci, joined by Elliott Yamin, Brian Bromberg, Jeff Kashiwa, Lao Tizer & Gene Coye.

Featuring all six saxophones from soprano to bass, the Conservatory-trained sextet rigorously bend genres in electrifying, delight-producing performances.