2025/2026 Tournament of Roses Bandfest Schedule

Three shows feature field exhibitions by Rose Parade bands

Schedule updated with Indiana University confirmed to appear

Bandfest showcases a variety of musical and marching styles. Banda de Musica Herberto Lopez Colegio Jose Daniel Crespo from Panama performed in last year's events.

Bandfest showcases a variety of musical and marching styles. Banda de Musica Herberto Lopez Colegio Jose Daniel Crespo from Panama performed in last year's events.

PASADENA, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2025) — Marching bands selected to appear in the 2026 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade will also take the field for special exhibition performances during the annual Tournament of Roses Bandfest, presented by Remo, on December 29-30, 2025.

Bandfest offers spectators an up-close look at the music and pageantry of the parade's participating marching bands in a stadium setting. Each Bandfest performance features a different lineup of bands and runs approximately two and a half hours.

The first performance is scheduled for Monday, December 29, at 2:00 PM. Two additional performances will take place on Tuesday, December 30, at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Pre-show entertainment begins 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Bandfest is held at Robinson Stadium on the campus of Pasadena City College, located at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena.

Tickets to the event are $26.50 each and are sold online through Sharp Seating Company at sharpseating.com. Children ages five and under are admitted free of charge. All tickets are sold online. There are no cash or credit sales onsite. Advance tickets are recommended as these events frequently sell out. Free parking is available onsite in the Lot 4 parking structure on Del Mar Avenue.

The complete Bandfest schedule and approximate performance time for each band is shown below.

2025-2026 Bandfest Performance Schedule

Bandfest I - Monday, December 29, 2025 - 2:00 PM
1:30 Preshow
2:00 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
2:25 The Sound of Brownsburg, Brownsburg, Indiana
2:50 The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band
3:15 Delfines Marching Band, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
3:40 Los Angeles Unified School District All District Honor Band, Los Angeles, California
4:05 Magnificent Marching Machine (M3), Baltimore, Maryland

Bandfest II - Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM
9:30 Preshow
10:00 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California

10:25 Homewood Patriot Band, Homewood, Alabama
10:50 Greendale High School Marching Band, Greendale, Wisconsin
11:15 Bands of America Honor Band, Indianapolis, Indiana
11:40 Arcadia Apache Marching Band and Color Guard, Arcadia, California
12:05 The Band Directors Marching Band, Pickerington, Ohio

Bandfest III - Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 2:00 PM
1:30 Preshow
2:00 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
2:25 Franklin High School Marching Band, Franklin, Tennessee
2:50 Allen Eagle Escadrille, Allen, Texas
3:15 The Pride of Clover Marching Band, Clover, South Carolina
3:40 Mino Jiyu Gakuen Golden Bears Green Band, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
4:05 Indiana University Marching Hundred, Bloomington, Indiana
4:30 United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band

Related:
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Information

2023/2024 Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos

The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band performs annually at all three Bandfest sessions.

Homestead High School from Cupertino, California performed in the 2025 Rose Parade events. Photo by Marching.com.

Homestead High School from Cupertino, California performed in the 2025 Rose Parade events.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts the Rose Parade® presented by Honda and the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The 137th Rose Parade, themed The Magic in Teamwork, will take place Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Following the Rose Parade, the 112th Rose Bowl Game will begin with pre-game festivities at 12:00 p.m. (PST) and feature an exciting College Football Playoff Quarterfinal match-up. For additional information on the Tournament of Roses visit the official website at tournamentofroses.com.

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