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
Newcomers and a Veteran of the Orange County Food World Sit Down with Ivy Dai
In this month's 'Walk-Ins Welcome' podcast, Ivy Dai talks with an Orange County food veteran and a couple chefs relatively new to the dining scene.
August 28, 2026
At Daisy Chain Fields, Olivia Rodrigo Puts Women Center Stage
The sold-out Irvine festival pairs an all-women lineup with a mission to raise money and awareness for organizations supporting women and girls.
August 26, 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
Orange County’s Acjachemen Nation Maps 10,000 Years of History for Its First Digital Archive
With grants from CalTrout and the California Coastal Commission, the tribe is building an interactive map of its ancestral sites, sacred waters and oral histories.
August 21, 2026
LibroMobile’s 10th Anniversary Weekend LitFest to Be Either a ‘Fundraiser or a Closing Celebration’
Santa Ana’s only literary arts cultural center will announce Orange County’s new poet laureates and celebrate local authors while seeking funding to stay afloat another year.
August 19, 2026
Orange County Nightlife Is Moving Into the Daylight
From rooftop house music to Halloween-themed pool parties, day parties don't wait until the sun goes down to have some fun.
August 12, 2026
Meet the Docents: Orange County’s Unsung Champions of Arts and Culture
If you think docents and volunteers simply greet visitors and give tours, think again. We take an inside look at the passion, professionalism and value they bring to Orange County’s cultural institutions.
August 10, 2026
Santa Ana’s Monthly Cumbia DJ Spinfest Brings Dancers and Memories
Since 2021, Ritmo Santanero has taken over an alley in Santa Ana for its residency with Mission Bar on the first Saturday of every month.
July 31, 2026
The Fleuria Begins New Chapter With Airstream Bookstore in Costa Mesa
The Fleuria is the third mobile romance bookstore to take root in Orange County.
July 27, 2026
Looking Forward and Back with MASA as It Wraps Its 10th Anniversary Year
Media Arts Santa Ana, a digital media arts organization, focuses on providing a creative space, programs and events for individuals of all ages.
July 24, 2026
OC Fair Returns July 17 with Trevor Noah, Bacon-Wrapped Everything and New Rides
Megan McIver – aka Megan the Bubbleologist – performs a high-energy, bubble-filled show using wands, upbeat music and audience participation for an engaging, family-friendly experience. “I fill the air with dazzling bubbles...
July 15, 2026
