Bandfest Brings the 2026 Rose Parade Bands to the Field at Pasadena City College

Bandfest at Robinson Stadium (Photo – Tournament of Roses)

Be the first to experience full performances of all featured bands from the 2026 Rose Parade—No Commercials!

By Melanie Hooks

Choose your favorite line-up or attend all three events.

Each year, the marching bands selected for the Rose Parade also perform at Bandfest. Over two thrilling days, these bands, along with their dancers and auxiliary groups, deliver high-energy field shows that showcase their musical talent and creativity. This exciting tradition takes place at Pasadena City College, where everyone is welcome to enjoy the performances.

Three Bandfest events will be held over two days at Robinson Stadium, Pasadena City College (1570 E. Colorado Boulevard). Free parking is available in Structure 4 off Del Mar Avenue.

Pre-show entertainment begins 30 minutes before each main event, with gates opening 1 hour prior.

Bandfest 1

• Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets ~ Pasadena, CA
• Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band ~ Pasadena, CA
• The Sound of Brownsburg ~ Brownsburg, IN
• The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band ~ Carson, CA
• Delfines Marching Band ~ Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
• LAUSD All District High School Honor Band ~ Los Angeles, CA
• Magnificent Marching Machine (M3), Morgan State University ~ Baltimore, MD

Bandfest 2

• Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets ~ Pasadena, CA
• Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band ~ Pasadena, CA
• Homewood Patriot Band ~ Homewood, AL
• Greendale High School Marching Band ~ Greendale, WI
• Bands of America Honor Band ~ Indianapolis, IN
• Arcadia Apache Marching Band and Color Guard ~ Arcadia, CA
• The Band Directors Marching Band ~ Pickerington, OH

Bandfest 3

• Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets ~ Pasadena, CA
• Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band ~ Pasadena, CA
• Franklin High School Marching Band ~ Franklin, TN
• Allen Eagle Escadrille ~ Allen, TX
• The Pride of Clover Marching Band ~ Clover, SC
• Mino Jiyu Gakuen “Golden Bears” Green Band ~ Toyonaka, Japan
• United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band ~ San Diego, CA

Bandfest 1 – Dec. 29
2:00 pm (Pre-Show at 1:30 pm)
Bandfest 2 – Dec. 30
10:00 am (Pre-Show at 9:30 am)
Bandfest 3 – Dec. 30
2:00 pm (Pre-Show at 1:30 pm) 
Location
Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(Free parking in Structure 4 off Del Mar Avenue)
To purchase tickets, click here.