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CONCERTS BY CITY - ORANGE COUNTY

This page lists concerts in Orange County by city name.  Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. For a list of concerts in all cities, click on "All Cities" in the column on the left.



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ALISO VIEJO

Aliso Viejo/AVCA events are now members only. There are no listings at this time.

ANAHEIM AND ANAHEIM HILLS

August 28, September 3 and 24 - Performances at The Packing House Brother Yusef (Blues). The performance will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage. The Anaheim Packing District and Farmers Park are located at 412 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.packingdistrict.com or www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

September 11, 12 and 13 - San Antonio de Padua del Canon Church Fall Festival. The festival will take place Friday from 5 - 10:30 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 8 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment will be The Creepers on Friday from 5 - 10:30 p.m., Warner Express from 2 - 4:45 p.m. and Stone Soul (Motown/Soul) from 6 - 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday bands will be The Silver Bullet Kids Band from 1:45 - 2:45 p.m., The Advancements from 3 - 4:45 p.m., and American Made from 6 - 8 p.m. The church/festival is located at 5800 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road in Anaheim Hills. Information: (714) 974-1416 or www.sanantoniochurch.org.

Weekly, Thursdays - Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market. Farmers Market hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bands and entertainment times vary. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.

Ongoing - Weekly Entertainment at The Packing House - Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly schedules generally are released on Monday or Tuesday for the week. Check this site's Facebook page for the weekly schedules which will be posted as soon as they are available. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

Anaheim GardenWalk Performances - Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Times vary. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

  • September 2015 - No listings at this time

BREA

September 18, 19 and 20 - Brea Jazz Festival - Concerts take place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Activities and performances vary during the day, main stage headliner performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. There also be a fine arts and crafts show, a beer and wine garden, and kids zone on Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. Reserved VIP seating also is available for purchase. Information: (714) 674-0801, (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

  • September 18 - The Hats at 5:45 p.m. in the Beer & Wine Garden, and Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz) at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage.

  • September 19 - Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin Jazz) at 1 p.m. on the main stage, Terry Lawrence at 3:30 p.m. in the Beer & Wine Garden, and Tizer (World/Jazz Fusion) at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage.

  • September 20 - Nancy Sanchez (Modern Jazz) at 1 p.m. on the main stage, Crosstown 2 (Blues Duo) at 2 p.m. in the Beer and Wine Garden, and DW3 (Soul/Jazz) at 6:30 p.m. on the main stage.

BUENA PARK

Downtown Buena Park Summer Concert Series - Concerts continue from 7 - 9 p.m. at Buena Park Downtown (shopping center), 308 on the Mall (La Palma between Dale and Stanton). Information: (714) 503-5000 and www.buenaparkdonwtown.com (BP Downtown), and (714) 236-3860 or www.buenapark.com (City of Buena Park).

  • September 2 - Paperback Writer (Beatles Tribute)

COSTA MESA

Saturdays and Sundays, September 5 - 27 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with music and dance performances and a variety of arts and crafts for children. Most events are Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. The event also showcases children's charities. See Festival website for full daily schedules and complete event information. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org, click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/.

Sunday Sounds at The Camp. - Sunday Sounds concerts take place from noon - 2 p.m. on Sundays at The Camp, 2937 Bristol. August artists: August 30 - Caitlin Lucia; September artists: Sept. 6 - Joseph Eid, Sept. 13 - Caitlin Lucia, Sept. 20 - Gal Musette, and Sept. 27 - Zach + Bridget. Information: (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com.

Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

  • August 28 - Drexx Cannon (Motown/R&B/Dance)

  • August 29 - Shades of Blue (Diverse Blues)

  • August 30 - Soul Deep (R&B/Soul)

  • September 4 - Jumpin' Joz (Swing)

  • September 5 - Ohio Trio Plus (Motown/R&B/Dance)

  • September 6 - Sebastian Sidi (Classical/Contemporary Piano)

  • September 11 - 2AZZ1 (Urban Jazz/R&B)

  • September 12 - Heart-N-Soul (Latin/R&B/Dance)

  • September 18 - Kid & Nic Show (Jumpin' Jive Swing)

  • September 19 - Kelly Fitzgerald Band (Pop/Rock)

  • September 25 - Jann Browne Band (Modern Country/Pop)

  • September 26 - Caravana (Rhythmic World/R&B)

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CYPRESS

There is no information for Cypress at this time. Please check back later.

DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR

Dana Point Summer Concert Series - Concerts are from 2:30 - 6 p.m. at Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, or Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway at Niguel Road. Information: (949) 248-3530, www.danapoint.org or www.danapointconcertseries.com.

  • August 30 - DC Babylon and the Hanging Gardens Band (Jazz to Rock) and Springsteen (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) at Heritage Park

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

There is no information for Fountain Valley at this time. Please check back later.

FULLERTON

September 19 - Concert Under the Stars. "The Motown Sound." Cal State Fullerton will present the annual "Concert Under the Stars" on the campus North Lawn. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and the concert is at 7:30 p.m. The concert will conclude with fireworks. Free seating is on the lawn only (tables are paid and pre-reserved), and the public is welcome. Admission is free, but it is requested for planning purposes that those planning on attending make a reservation. Reservation links are available on the concert website. The campus is located at Nutwood Avenue/State College Boulevard. Information: (657) 278-3480 or www.fullerton.edu/concert.

September 25, 26 and 27 - St. Juliana Church Fall Festival. The festival will take place Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 3 - 10 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment will be Men in Crisis from 5 - 7 p.m. and Rocktane (Rock) from 8 - 11 p.m. on Friday, Last Call OC/Gold Dust Woman Band from 3 - 5 p.m., Katie Stump from 6 - 7 p.m. and 2 Fifths from 8 - 11 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday bands will be The Noble Ones from 3 - 5 p.m. and Cafe Caribe from 6 - 8 p.m. The church/festival is located at 1318 N. Acacia. Information: (714) 879-1965 or www.stjulianacatholiccommunity.org.

September 26 - Fullerton Founders' Day Parade and Town Fair The Founders' Day Parade will take place from 10 a.m. - noon along Harbor Boulevard from Berkeley south to Wilshire Avenue. The Town Fair will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue. There will be a chili cook-off, music, food and merchandise vendors, activities for children and more. Information: (714) 738-6545, (714) 871-3100, www.cityoffullerton.com/foundersday or www.cityoffullerton.com.

September 27 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra. Members of the 30-person ensemble perform music on recorders ranging from a 9-inch Sopranino to an 8-foot plus SubContraBass. The program will include works by Josquin des Prez, Dufay, and Richafort. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. The same concert will be performed in Los Angeles on Sept. 20. Information: (714) 526-6836, (714) 870-4350 or www.saintandrewsfullerton.org.

Fullerton Farmers Market - Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. July is "Decades Month" music. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

  • September 3 - The Chris Anderson Group (Blues)

  • September 10 - Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae)

  • September 17 - Soundbytes (Variety)

  • September 24 - Deke Dickerson and the Eccofonics (Rockabilly)

GARDEN GROVE

There is no information for Garden Grove at this time. Please check back later.

HUNTINGTON BEACH

September 5 - Labor of Love Music Festival. The Labor of Love Music Festival is a Christian music event headlined by Phil Wickham. The festival will take place at Bolsa Chica State Beach at the north end near PCH/Warner. The festival is free and will include music, family activities, children's games, raffles and a car show. Parking at the beach is $15, but there will also be free shuttles from Calvary Chapel at 16450 Pacific Coast Highway and the Boeing Company parking lot in Seal Beach, 2201 Seal Beach Boulevard. The festival is from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and shuttles will run from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Information: (562) 592-1800 or www.laboroflovemusicfest.com.

September 12 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging Senior Saturday Festival. The annual event features entertainment and sponsor booths with information, products and services geared toward seniors. The event will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach pier, Main Street/Pacific Coast Highway. Hosted by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging. Breakfast and lunch will be available for a nominal fee. Information: (714) 536-9387 or www.hbcoa.org.

Every Tuesday Night - Surf City Nights. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and has expanded to The Strand on 5th as well. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com.

Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday surf music concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). See individual concert dates for details. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

  • September 20 - Surfin' Sundays at Pier Plaza from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with Davie Allen and the Arrows, Tikiyaki 5-0, Boss Fink, The Orbitrons, and The New Waves

  • September 27 - Surfin' Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Museum parking lot; Surf Drum DVD Expo

Huntington Beach Concert Band Central Park Concert Series - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park, 7111 Talbert at Golden West (behind the Huntington Beach main library). Information: (714) 402-7158, (714) 891-6856, www.hbconcertband.org, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us

  • August 30 - Laguna Beach Community Band

  • September 6 - Mike Henebry Orchestra (Big Band/Swing); free dance lessons prior to start of concert

IRVINE

September 26 - Irvine Global Village Festival. The Irvine Global Village Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park at the Irvine Civic Center, 4 Civic Center Plaza (Harvard/Alton). There will be live entertainment throughout the day on several stages, a kids village, international food vendors, an international marketplace, cultural exhibits and more. The festival is a mosaic of food, music and dance performances representative of more than 50 cultures; see full schedule of events on website. PLEASE NOTE: Public parking is not available on site at the event. However, free parking and shuttles are available from remote locations; see website for details. Admission and entertainment are free. Information: (949) 724-6606, www.irvinefestival.org, or www.cityofirvine.org.

LA HABRA

There is no information for La Habra at this time. Please check back later.

LA PALMA

There is no information for La Palma at this time. Please check back later.

LAGUNA BEACH

Sunset Serenades Concert Series. Concerts will take place from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Heisler Park Rockpile Amphitheater (Cliff Drive/Myrtle). Information: (949) 497-0722 or www.lagunabeachcity.net.

  • September 4 - Jonathan Rowden Group (Jazz)

  • September 11 - Michael Ubaldini (Americana)

  • September 18 - South Coast Symphony String Quartet

  • September 25 - Pendleton Sisters (Harmony)

LAGUNA HILLS

There is no informaton for Laguna Hills at this time. Please check back later.

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Laguna Niguel Summer Concert Series - Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway (unless otherwise noted). Free shuttle service will be available from 5:30 - 9:15 p.m. from the City Hall parking lot at 30111 Crown Valley Parkway. No pets, smoking or alcohol permitted. Information: (949) 425-5100, (949) 362-4351 or www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us

  • August 28 - Springsteen (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

  • September 4 - Tommy Tassi and the Authentics (Rock 'n Roll/Oldies)

LAKE FOREST

There is no information for Lake Forest at this time. Please check back later.

LOS ALAMITOS

There is no information for Los Alamitos at this time. Please check back later.

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MISSION VIEJO

There is no informaton for Mission Viejo at this time. Please check back later.

NEWPORT BEACH

September 20 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. Violinist Annelle Gregory will present a concert of classical selections accompanied by a pianist. The concert will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

September 27 - Concerts on the Green. Britain's Finest (Beatles Tribute). Concerts will be taking place from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the civic green at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive (off Avocado). Bring blankets/low-back beach chairs; picnics are welcome. Information: (949) 644-3211 x2156, (949) 644-3309 or www.newportbeachca.gov.

ORANGE

September 4, 5, and 6 - Orange International Street Fair. The Orange International Street Fair will take place on Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the blocks surrounding the Orange traffic circle at Glassell/Chapman Avenue. The event includes multiple blocks of international food and music organized around country themes, including nine music stages. Please note: this event tends to be VERY crowded, and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Parking can be found in local residential neighborhoods and for a fee in several nearby public parking lots. See website for full entertainment schedule and other event information. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org.

PLACENTIA

There is no information for Placentia at this time. Please check back later.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

There is no information for Rancho Santa Margarita at this time. Please check back later.

ROSSMOOR

August 28 - Rossmoor Summer Concert Series. Elm Street Band (Classic Rock). The concert will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Rush Park, 3001 Blume Drive in Rossmoor. Information: (562) 431-0525, (562) 430-3707 or www.rossmoor-csd.org.

SAN CLEMENTE

There is no information for San Clemente at this time. Please check back later.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

September 25 - 27 - San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival The San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival will take place Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 27179 Calle Arroyo. There will be Greek food and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, activities for children, vendors and exhibits. There will be a free shuttle from the SJC Metrolink station on Saturday and Sunday. Information: (949) 542-3445 or www.sjcgreekfest.org.

San Juan Capistrano Summer Nights - All performances take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

  • September 16 - BUB Band

SANTA ANA

September 6 - Caribbean Festival and Target Sundays at the Bowers Museum. The Bowers Museum will present a Caribbean Festival and Target Sunday program at the museum. There will be music and dance performances, arts and crafts and other activities from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and museum admission is also free for Target Free Admission Sunday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600, (714) 567-3677 or www.bowers.org.

September 12 and 13 - Fiestas Patrias 2015. The Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from noon - 10 p.m. on Fourth Street in Downtown Santa Ana between Broadway and Minter. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and live entertainment. Entertainment headliners for the weekend will be Fidel Trueda and Maribel Guardia. The Fiestas Patrias Parade will take place on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. The parade will begin at 15th and Main, continue south on Main to Santa Ana Boulevard, and finish at Santa Ana Blvd/Ross Street where there will be the disbanding area. Information: (714) 571-4219, www.santa-ana.org/parks/fiestas or www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us.

September 19 - Santa Ana College 100th Birthday Party. Santa Ana College will celebrate the school's 100th Birthday with an event from 5 p.m. to sunset on the college campus, 1530 W. 17th Street. There will be live entertainment, including mariachis and dance performances, children's activities and competitions, vintage cars, a college history and community expo, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and birthday cake. The event will conclude with a fireworks display. Information: (714) 564-6075 or www.sac.edu/100.

SEAL BEACH

There is no information for Seal Beach at this time. Please check back later.

STANTON

There is no information for Stanton at this time. Please check back later.

TUSTIN

There is no information for Tustin at this time. Please check back later.

WESTMINSTER

September 13 - Dia de la Familia. The Dia de la Familia celebration will take place from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street. There will be live music by DeNada (Latin/Variety), the Las Tapatias folklorico dancers, and a variety of family activities. The event offers the opportunity for city residents and members from surrounding communities to particpate in a cultural celebration of family and friends. Information: (714) 895-2860 or http://www.westminster-ca.gov.

YORBA LINDA

September 11 - Nixon Library September 11 Remebrance Event "Commemorate 9/11." The program honoring the heroes and lost of the September 11 tragedy will take place from 11 a.m. - noon at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. The program will include keynote remarks by OC Assistant Sheriff Don Barnes, a Marine Corps presentation of Colors, and a variety of patriotic musical performances and tributes. This one of the Southern California's largest 9/11 programs, and an RSVP via the Evenbrite link is recommended. Information: (714) 364-1120, (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393, www.nixonfoundation.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorate-911-tickets-18137035361.

September 19 and 20 - Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival. The Dozynki Harvest Festival will take place from noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Drive (one block south of Imperial Highway). There will be authentic Polish foods and beer, Polish music and folk dancers in traditional costumes, and more. The event is a celebration of bountiful harvest that dates back to 16th Century Poland and is celebrated in Polish communities throughout the world. Information: (714) 996-8161 or www.polishcenter.org.

September 25 - 27 - Oktoberfest at St. Martin de Porres Church. Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Martin de Porres Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Hours are Friday 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee) and entertainment. Featured bands will be: Flashpants (80s) on Friday night from 7 - 11 p.m., Echo Love Chamber (Rock) on Saturday night, and Wildfire/Night Owl Productions (Pop/Dance) on Sunday evening. Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org.

Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

  • August 30 - OC Rising Stars choral group, conducted by Kevin Kwan Loucks

  • September 6 - Golden State British Brass Band, directed by Linda Taylor

  • September 13 - Krechkovsky/Loucks Duo (Violin/Piano)

  • September 20 - Concert violinist Etienne Gara

  • September 27 - Baritone Mark Palmer

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