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.
Ashley Ryan
Contributing Writer
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Orange County native Ashley Ryan has a hand in everything from writing, editing and photography to marketing and social media management. Having spent the last decade working for Firebrand Media, her work has appeared in Laguna Beach Magazine, Newport Beach Magazine, Bay Window, Sea Island Life, Montage Magazine and more, as well as CBS, Pure Wander, Tableau, Parenting OC, Delaware Today and beyond. She is also a senior copywriter and editor for Preferred Travel Group. While her biggest passions are traveling, music and sports, she always enjoys visiting museums, going to the beach, reading and spending time with friends, family or dogs.
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Culture OC’s writers look ahead to the performances, exhibitions, events and cultural experiences worth putting on your calendar in fall 2026.
Creative passports give locals the chance to sip, savor and enjoy the arts with each new stamp.
Beloved Harry Potter sequel makes the jump from the page to the stage with its Orange County premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ this summer alongside special initiatives that aim to bring the ‘magical’ community together.
From behind the scenes to center stage, Simon’s dedication to the New Swan Shakespeare Festival earns him a Cultural Legacy Award.
Whether you’re at a farm-to-table Newport Beach restaurant or grabbing a bottle off the shelf, these O.C. spots make it easy to drink with purpose.
Innovative displays of engineering, science, math and more take center stage this weekend during the free youth fair, featuring brain-bending competitions, hands-on activities and live entertainment.
These local festivals highlight the beloved traditions of different cultures from across the globe, providing a chance to learn about new people and places without ever leaving home.
From the high-energy challenge rooms at Hijinx Hotel to Holey Moley’s over-the-top mini golf courses, this vibrant playground offers character, competition and just the right amount of chaos.
From fluid art and resin pouring to balloon bursts of color, local studios are redefining how Orange County experiences and creates art.
The latest iteration of this annual initiative, organized by Laguna Art Museum, explores the intersection of artistic expression and the beauty of the natural world.
REVIEW: From a Romantic-era “All’s Well” to a Wild West “Much Ado,” this season’s festival proves why its intimate, open-air productions remain one of Southern California’s most inventive and engaging takes on the Bard.
Orange County-based costume concept artist and illustrator Gina DeDomenico has spent years honing her craft to develop a career she is passionate about.
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