Pearl Jam to Play Ohana Festival, First Show Since Drummer Matt Cameron’s Departure

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Pearl Jam Announce First Concert Since Matt Cameron Departed at Ohana Festival

It's unclear if Pearl Jam have settled on a new drummer or will be playing with a fill-in member at the Eddie Vedder-curated festival in Dana Point, California

By Andy Greene

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May 12, 2026

The Ohana festival in Dana Point, California, has rolled out the lineup for their 10-year anniversary celebration, and it includes Pearl Jam ‘s first date since drummer Matt Cameron left the group a year ago. The three-day event will take place from Sept. 25 through Sept. 27, and also features performances by Eddie Vedder & Friends, Tyler Childers, Alabama Shakes, Fontaines D.C., Pixies, Rilo Kiley, Billy Idol, Jon Batiste, and Maná. Ticket pre-sales are available now for members of the Ten Club, and the general pre-sale starts May 14.

Cameron amicably parted ways with Pearl Jam in July 2025 after 27 years of service. “Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, one filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter,” he said in a statement. “I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over. It’s been an incredible journey. More to follow. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”

Just last month, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready told American Songwriter that they didn’t yet have a new drummer. “We’re in the process of just talking about it, and figuring out what our next move is,” he said. “I don’t have anything concrete to tell you, because I don’t know right now … We move very, very slowly, and then when something happens, we move quickly.”

It’s unclear if they’ve hired a new drummer, plan on making their choice by September, or will play with a fill-in member at Ohana. When Cameron came down with Covid in 2022, the group brought in original drummer Dave Krusen, multi-instrumentalist John Klinghoffer, and veteran Seattle musician Richard Stuverud to sub for him.

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