DigiFest® Temecula Turns 10: Tickets On Sale for April’s Biggest Creative Celebration
One of the Inland Empire’s most unique events is back — and this year it’s a milestone.
DigiFest® Temecula 2026 marks the festival’s 10th anniversary, and tickets are officially on sale now for the three-day celebration taking place April 24–26, 2026 at JDS Studio in Temecula. Whether you’re into film, music, animation, design, or just love being around creative people, this is the kind of event that’s hard to categorize — and easy to enjoy.
What is DigiFest, exactly?
Think of it as a film festival that refuses to stay in its lane. Founded by Diane Strand through JDS Creative Academy, DigiFest blends movie screenings, live musical performances, keynote presentations, multimedia exhibits, and networking into one immersive long weekend. It draws content creators, artists, entrepreneurs, and entertainment industry professionals from across the country — and it all happens right here in Temecula.
This year’s guest lineup is stacked. Among the speakers and performers:
- Wendee Lee — voice actress with 600+ credits including Cowboy Bebop, Akira, Dragonball, and Sailor Moon
- Justin Guarini — Broadway star (Wicked, Once Upon a One More Time) and Season 1 American Idol finalist
- Colin Egglesfield — actor from Something Borrowed and Melrose Place
- Curtis Young — rapper, performer, and entrepreneur
- Sam Larsen — actor and musician known for Glee
- Rob Kutner — Emmy-winning writer from The Daily Show
- Kim Walsh Phillips — marketing strategist to Hollywood celebrities
A local flavor, literally
Attendees can also expect curated food and drink experiences featuring Temecula’s own wine, spirits, and cuisine — a nice nod to the valley’s identity woven into a creative industry event.
About JDS Creative Academy
JDS Creative Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on arts education, inclusion, and workforce development. Over the past decade, DigiFest has grown from a local showcase into a platform that connects emerging talent with working professionals in a genuinely welcoming environment.
Tickets are available now at digifesttemecula.org/tickets_landing. Follow along at @digifesttemecula for updates leading up to the event.