Concerts by Date - Orange County
This page lists all concerts in Orange County by date. Click on a number below to go directly to the date or scroll down the page until you reach the day you are looking for. Also, don't forget to visit O.C.'s two monthly artists open houses. The DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA ARTISTS VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE takes place every first Saturday of the month from 7 - 10 p.m., Second Street at Broadway. Exhibits and occasional performances vary from month to month. Information: (714) 564-5625 or the Santa Ana city website. The FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK in Laguna Beach takes place every first Thursday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (949) 497-0716 or www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com
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SEAL BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. High Hills Band (Bluegrass). Concert is at Seal Beach Pier/Main Street from 6 - 8 p.m. Information: (562) 799-0179 or http://www.sealbeachchamber.org/
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Live entertainment from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Upstream (Reggae). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: California State University Fullerton Jazz Combo 6 - 7:45 p.m., and Greg Adams 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Bring lawn chairs - limited seating provided. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
ORANGE - ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Features four blocks of live music, international food vendors, craft booths and children's activities. Friday hours are from 5 - 10 p.m. in the area around the Orange Circle (Chapman/Glassell). Event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: (714) 538-3581 x323 or http://www.cityoforange.org/
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Ollie Elders from 5 - 7 p.m. and Doc Powell from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
ORANGE - ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Features four blocks of live music, international food vendors, craft booths and children's activities. Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the area around the Orange Circle (Chapman/Glassell). Event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: (714) 538-3581 x323 or http://www.cityoforange.org/
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. ROCKFEST (showcase featuring local bands The Colour, Ridicule and Halifax). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
ORANGE - ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Features four blocks of live music, international food vendors, craft booths and children's activities. Sunday hours are from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the area around the Orange Circle (Chapman/Glassell). Event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: (714) 538-3581 x323 or http://www.cityoforange.org/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Labor Day Sunday. No performance scheduled. Performance is at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
Photograph "Nepalese Temple Monkeys" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic
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FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Sideswipe (Contemporary Rock). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Chris Williams from 5 - 7 p.m. and Jennifer York/The York Quartet from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON CONCERT UNDER THE STARS. "One Hundred Years Of Broadway." Performances by CSUF musical theater students and alumni. Concert is at CSUF on the field near the tennis courts and track. Tickets for table seating/catered dinner are not available. Public is invited to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs and sit in grassy area. Dinner begins at 6 and music at 7:30. Information: (714) 278-3456 or http://www.fullerton.edu/
LAGUNA NIGUEL - 9/11 MEMORIAL PROGRAM. Memorial event will take place at Crown Valley Community Park (29751 Crown Valley Parkway) from 6:30 - 7:30 to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Evening will include candlelight vigil, patriotic music and speakers. Information: (949) 425-5100 or http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Eliseo from 5 - 7 p.m., 9/11 Tribute from 7 - 7:45 p.m. and Derek Bordeaux from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
CYPRESS - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Cypress "POPS" Orchestra presents "America Remembers." Performance is at 6 p.m. on the Cypress Civic Center Green, Orange Avenue at Grindlay. Information: (714) 229-6780 or http://www.ci.cypress.ca.us/
DANA POINT HARBOR - TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. The Ocean Institute celebrates its 20th year hosting the largest gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. Admission to the live "sea-faring" music and entertainment, living history demonstrations, pirate encampment and arts and crafts show are free. All admissions to Ocean Education Center and ships are fee-based. Full information and schedules on the tall ships website. Information: (949) 496-2274, http://www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or http://www.danapointharbor.com/
HUNTINGTON BEACH - NOKIA CORE TOUR SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Day-long activities include BMX bike, skateboard and skate competitions. Music from 12 - 4 with 4 bands. Schedules on tour website. Information: http://www.coretour.com/ or http://www.hbvisit.com/
SANTA ANA - FIESTA OF THE AMERICAS/FIESTAS PATRIAS. Festival celebrating the independence of several Latin American countries, especially Mexican Independence Day. Event is from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. in a six-block area of 4th Street from French to Broadway. Continuous entertainment on the main stage and carnival, arts and crafts booths, food vendors and more. Information: (310) 914-0015, http://www.fiestasoftheamericas.com/ or http://www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com/
YORBA LINDA - 9/11 REMEMBRANCE AT THE NIXON LIBRARY. A red, white and blue remembrance on the 3rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Free admission to library and all events. 11 a.m. program in new White House East Room with comments by Sheriff Mike Carona and Bruce Herschenson. Day-long presentations by Villa Park High School Band and 200-voice choir featuring the Orange High School Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, the Santiago Canyon College Master Chorale and the Orange Community Chorus. At 1:30, patriotic concert by 70-piece Riverside Concert Band in theater. On display: twisted steel beam from World Trade Center. Library is on Yorba Linda Blvd. near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or http://www.nixonlibrary.org/
Photograph "Old Slovenian Church" © 1983 Dorothy A. Birsic
ALISO VIEJO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. SMOKIN' (Boston Tribute). Performance is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Park Amphitheater (Grand/Horizon). Information: (949) 362-5890 or http://www.cityofalisoviejo.com/
DANA POINT HARBOR - TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. Continues from Saturday, Sept. 11. See Sept. 11 for full details. Information: (949) 496-2271, http://www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or http://www.danapointharbor.com/
DANA POINT HARBOR - SECOND SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES. Anna Marie. Performance takes place on the lawn in front of Harpoon Henry's, 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor, from 12 - 3 p.m. Information: (949) 496-1094 or http://www.danapointharbor.com/
HUNTINGTON BEACH - NOKIA CORE TOUR SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Day-long events include BMX bike, skateboard and skating competitions. Live music by four bands from 12 - 4. Full schedules on Core Tour website. Information: http://www.coretour.com/ or http://www.hbvisit.com/
HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES.
Artists TBA. Performance is from 1 - 3 p.m. behind the Surfing Museum, 411
Olive Street. Information: (714) 960-3483, http://www.surfingmuseum.org/ or
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. The Funky Hippeez (70's disco/old school funk). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
SANTA ANA - FIESTA OF THE AMERICAS/FIESTAS PATRIAS. Fiesta continues from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For full information, see listing for Saturday Sept. 11. Information: (310) 914-0015, http://www.fiestasoftheamerica.com/ or http://www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com/
WESTMINSTER - DIA DE LA FAMILIA (DAY OF THE FAMILY). Folklorico dancers, bands, food vendors and more. Event takes place from 1 - 5 p.m. at Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street. Information: (714) 895-2860 or http://www.ci.westminster.ca.us/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Nicoline Gleason, soprano. Performance is at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Rockit Scientists (50s/60s Oldies). Performance is at 6 p.m. at Historic Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/
Photograph "Sydney Harbor III" © 1987 Dorothy A. Birsic
ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. DUE TO A SCHEDULE CHANGE, THERE WILL BE NO TRANSPORTATION FAIR/LIVE MUSIC AT THE MARKET TODAY. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Market is at Center Street Promenade and Lemon. Information: (714) 956-3586 or http://www.downtownanaheim.com/
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Soundbytes (R&B/Latin/Swing). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
ORANGE - 3RD THURSDAYS SUMMER BLUES SERIES. The Legendary Joe Houston and the Oozie Blues. Performance is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Irvine Regional Park (off Jamboree, north of Chapman). Band shell is across from O.C. Zoo. Concert is free but PARKING IS NOT. Information: (562) 799-2456, (714) 973-6835 or http://www.ocparks.com/
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BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Armored Fortress from 5 - 7 p.m., Lao Tizer Band from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Special Guest Band from 5 - 7 p.m., Brian Bromberg from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
MISSION VIEJO - NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC, SONGS AND STORYTELLING. Cultural Arts Committee Event is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center (200 Civic Center). This event is outdoors, so bring a low-back lawn chair. Information: (949) 470-8440, (949) 470-3061 or http://www.ci.mission-viejo.ca.us/
ORANGE - OLIPHANT HALL GRAND OPENING GALA AT CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. "Opera Throughout the World." Concert with the Chapman University Choir, Chamber Orchestra and alumni soloists to celebrate the grand opening of Oliphant Hall. Tours of facility begin at 6, doors to Memorial Auditorium (Memorial Hall) open at 7, concert begins at 8 p.m. Information: (714) 997-6871 or http://www.chapman.edu/, click events calendar
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Sapadilla (Steel Drum/Reggae). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
NEWPORT BEACH - NEWPORT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Ray and the Corsairs (50s/60s Oldies). Concert is at 5 p.m. in Peninsula Park (Oceanfront/Main). Information: (949) 644-3309 or http://www.newport-beach.ca.us/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Reperatory Opera Company. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., concert begins at 2 p.m. Performance is at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
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Photograph "No One To Guide Him I/II" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic
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FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. The Split (Rock). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Cal State Fullerton Jazz Ensemble from 5 - 6 p.m., The Parman Project from 6 - 7:45 p.m., and Barbara Morrison from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Annie Sellick from 5 - 7 p.m. and Tony Guerrero and the Hi Fi Quintet from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
Photograph "Vatican II" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic
HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Artist TBA. Concert is from 1 - 3 p.m. behind the Surfing Museum, 411 Olive. Information: (714) 960-3483, http://www.surfingmuseum.org/ or http://www.hbvisit.com/
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Scott August presents "Distant Spirits," original flute music in the spirit of the American Indians. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Concert is at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
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There are no performances scheduled on this date.
There are no performances scheduled on this date.
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Artists TBA. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum