What to See, Hear and Experience in Orange County This Fall
Culture OC’s writers look ahead to the performances, exhibitions, events and cultural experiences worth putting on your calendar in fall 2026.
September 2, 2026
OC Vibe Progress Includes a New Concert Hall, Kitchen Concepts, Public Art Programs and More
Concert hall programming, the two-story marketplace and the first public plaza are among the offerings that will be public-ready in Anaheim by early next year.
August 24, 2026
Fullerton’s Day of Music Turns 11 With 200+ Performers and a Story Worth Knowing
How a French festival tradition and a city crisis gave birth to one of SoCal's biggest free music celebrations.
June 17, 2026
Waffle Outsoles and Anaheim Concrete: Skateboarding Culture is on Display at Muzeo
The exhibition, ‘Concrete Wave: 60 Years of Vans and the Culture Born on Broadway,’ not only celebrates the legendary shoe brand, but also the local skateboarding culture that spawned legends.
June 15, 2026
Summer 2026 in Orange County: The Arts and Culture Events Worth Your Time and Money
Big acts, local gems and everything in between – the Culture OC team's picks for theater, dance, visual arts, music, food and free outdoor events this summer.
May 27, 2026
Seven Standout Students Named 2026 Artists of the Year
In it’s 13th season, Orange County’s Artist of the Year program has finally whittled down the 888 students nominated this year to the top seven arts students in the county...
May 14, 2026
Why A Mortuary Is Hosting One Of Fullerton’s Most Unusual Cultural Events
Denied her mother’s story for decades, Jill Lloyd returns to Fullerton for a special May 3 music and movie event that honors others’ stories.
April 24, 2026
Arts Orange County Announces 26th OC Arts Awards Honorees
The Orange County arts community will gather on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, to honor its stars at the 26th Orange County Arts Awards, hosted by the county’s non-profit arts council, Arts Orange County.
April 20, 2026
Orange County’s 2026 Artist of the Year Semifinalists Announced
From a pool of 888 nominees, 108 students have been named 2026 Artist of the Year semifinalists.
April 19, 2026
Artist of the Year Program Announces the 2026 Nominees from 88 Orange County Schools
Teachers across Orange County nominate standout juniors and seniors working in seven arts disciplines.
March 15, 2026
Economic Pressures Force OC Music & Dance to Drop Its Move to the Great Park
Construction inflation, tariffs and regulatory delays derailed plans for a long-envisioned facility at the Great Park’s Cultural Terrace. A building close to its present campus will be redeveloped instead.
March 6, 2026
Culture OC’s Guide to Arts and Culture Events in Orange County for Winter/Spring 2026
The new year offers audiences a wide range of premieres, returning works, and notable events across Orange County’s arts and culture scene.
January 9, 2026
