FAQ

Gilman Wine Block, 1340 5th St, Berkeley, CA — a beautiful open-air block just off the Gilman corridor.

Best bets: BART to North Berkeley (about a 30-minute walk or short rideshare), AC Transit, or bike. Street parking is available around the venue but plan for a short walk on a busy Saturday.

Yes — street parking is available around the venue. Arrive a little early on a Saturday afternoon and be respectful of neighbors and driveways.

The venue is at street level and largely flat. If you have specific accessibility needs, please DM @Patiyochella — we'll make sure you're set up.

$38 general admission in advance, $50 at the door. Advance is the move — last year sold out. Grab tickets →

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Music runs all afternoon into evening across 3 stages.

Yes — Patiyochella has always been an all-ages event. Bring the kids, bring the parents, bring your neighbor.

You can RSVP on Partiful to keep track — but a ticket is required for entry.

Tickets are non-refundable. If plans change, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend.

A homegrown Bay Area music festival in Berkeley — one of the East Bay's only all-ages, volunteer-run benefit festivals. Three stages of local artists from San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond: full bands, singer-songwriters, comedy, and DJs.

Access to all 3 stages, a Patiyochella sticker, still & sparkling water from Open Water, friendship bracelet making, a ceramics painting pop-up from Brushstrokes, a game zone (Cornhole, Connect 4), and entries into our raffle (SF Jazz tickets, a Claremont Hotel night, local restaurant gift cards, and more).

Yes — food vendors on-site, plus wine and beer from our incredible partners at Donkey & Goat, Hammerling, Tessier, and Gilman Brewing. Free water all day thanks to Open Water.

Outside alcohol isn't allowed, but you're welcome to bring snacks. We recommend eating from the on-site vendors — proceeds support small local businesses.

Outdoor-Berkeley layers: sun in the afternoon, cooler by the evening. Comfortable shoes, a hat, and something you can dance in.

Yes, with a hand stamp at the door.

50% of profits go to Oakland Elizabeth House, which provides transitional housing and support for women and children experiencing homelessness in the East Bay.

Year 6 (2025) was our first official benefit show and raised nearly $7,000 for Oakland Elizabeth House. Year 7 aims higher.

Patiyochella is 90% volunteer-run by a crew of friends, artists, and neighbors who believe in local music, local business, and giving back.

Sponsor, volunteer, or donate — DM @Patiyochella and we'll get you plugged in.