The Mother Hips’ HIPNIC festival will return to Big Sur for its seven installment on May 15-17. This year’s event will feature perform closing sets on Friday and Saturday, and they will also be joined by Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine for a special mini set.

Additionally, the HIPNIC will include a set from Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, who will perform songs from their new album Loved Wild Lost, as well as as an acoustic duo set from Jonathan Wilson. There will also be performances by The Falmin’ Groovies, The Brothers Comatose, Little Wings, Elvis Perkins and many more.

Tickets for the HIPNIC are now on sale. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Big sure Volunteer Fire Brigade.

HIPNIC VII lineup

The Mother Hips + special guest Al Jardine
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers
Flamin’ Groovies
Jonathan Wilson (acoustic duo)
The Brothers Comatose
Little Wings
Elvis Perkins
Sensations
The Easy Leaves
Farmer Dave’s All Star Jam in the Tavern!
Elisa Randazzo
Bart Davenport
Marc & The Casuals
Ian Moore
Light Fantastic
Midnight North
Vinyl DJ sets by Midnight Artist