Salty Hearts Music Festival 2026
May 1–2 · Bamfield, BC
Salty Hearts is a cozy, salty, slightly feral little sister to Pachena Bay.
Same coast. Same crew. Saltier vibe.
Expect live bands echoing through downtown Bamfield, DJs and fires at Pachena Bay Campground, and music naturally woven through the town itself. Cold dips. Sauna hangs. Jam sessions. Short rides in little boats. Long conversations in beautiful places. Connections that start on the dance floor and end by the fire.
This year we’re welcoming families and expanding daytime programming, including collaborations with the Bamfield Marine Science Centre and other local points of interest.
Camping is by the site (not festival-style camping like Pachena). Once you rent a campsite, you can bring your vehicle, trailer, and crew and settle in for the weekend however you want.
Don’t like camping?
Festival in style at the Hacas Inn—turning your front door into a front-row seat for all the bands at the Hacas Stage.
Lineup & tickets drop January 21 — or join the Festival & Space Makers Network for early access.
Event Details
Hacas Stage — Downtown Bamfield (Bands)
Friday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Pachena Stage — Pachena Bay Campground (DJs)
Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Bring an instrument. Seriously.
This ticket includes:
*Full weekend access to all Salty Hearts music programming
*Daytime and evening performances across multiple village locations
*Expanded daytime and family-friendly programming
*Access to campground DJ nights and fires (camping not included)
Accommodation is not included with this ticket.
