Veuve Clicquot Opened Club Solaire in Venice Beach
The champagne brand transformed a boardwalk space into a pop-up supporting local nonprofits and women-owned businesses.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Food and Drink
Veuve Clicquot has launched Club Solaire at 619 Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach. This three-day activation, which serves as a replacement for the Los Angeles Polo Classic, offers ticketed culinary events and public boardwalk programming.
Why it matters
The event serves as a platform to support the Los Angeles Parks Foundation and Regarding Her, a collective dedicated to advancing women-owned food and beverage businesses.
The activation features 6 distinct ticketed culinary experiences created by the collective We Are Ona. All boardwalk-level activities are restricted to guests aged 21 and older.
The players
Veuve Clicquot
This historic French champagne house, founded in 1772, is celebrating its 250th anniversary.
Regarding Her
This nonprofit organization is a national collective focused on empowering and supporting women-owned food and beverage businesses.
Los Angeles Parks Foundation
This charitable organization works to enhance, promote, and preserve the public parks and recreational spaces throughout Los Angeles.
We Are Ona
This contemporary culinary collective designs ephemeral dining experiences and pop-up events globally.
The details
The two-story venue at 619 Ocean Front Walk features communal dining tables, bespoke sculptural lighting, and live DJ sets throughout the weekend. The program focuses on highlighting female entrepreneurs in the hospitality sector alongside local park beautification efforts.
Timeline
The Los Angeles Polo Classic did not take place in 2025.
The Solaire Culture Exhibition was previously held on Rodeo Drive in 2022.
The Club Solaire party opened its doors on Thursday evening, October 1, 2026.
The activation is scheduled to conclude this Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The shift away from the traditional Los Angeles Polo Classic toward immersive, brand-led culinary activations mirrors a broader trend in luxury marketing. Brands are increasingly prioritizing localized, multi-day experiences over singular high-attendance sporting events to drive consumer engagement.
Attendees looking to participate in the exclusive culinary offerings must secure tickets for one of the six scheduled experiences. General visitors to the Venice Beach boardwalk can access public activations if they meet the 21-plus age requirement.
The takeaway
This event highlights how global luxury brands are pivoting their local presence toward intimate, community-integrated programming. Readers interested in similar pop-ups should monitor brand social channels for early registration windows to ensure access to ticketed components.
Further reading
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