MENA Cultural Festival and Concert Event Set to Light Up the OC Fairgrounds
The three-day celebration runs June 19–21, featuring international headliners, 200-plus vendors and World Cup watch parties.
June 19, 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
‘Gospel Voices of OC’ Ventures Through the Eras of Black History
As Juneteenth meets America’s 250th anniversary, the Arts & Learning Conservatory’s “Gospel Voices of OC” explores Black resilience and innovation in a one-night-only show at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on June 27.
June 12, 2026
Where to Watch the World Cup in Orange County
From biergartens and butcher shops to food halls and fan-filled bars, watch parties for the games is a countywide cultural crawl.
June 10, 2026
Newport Beach TV Fest Returns With a Star-Powered Lineup
Returning for its second year, the Newport Beach TV Fest spotlights hit shows, new and acclaimed talent and artistic voices from the community to the creators.
June 3, 2026
Chewie Garcia Isn’t Just Running a Haunted House, He’s Building a Community
The Santa Ana native’s year-round attraction, Eulogy Collective, is becoming a GardenWalk fixture and a creative home for local teens.
June 1, 2026
OC Pride Events 2026: Your Guide to Festivals, Parades and Nightlife All Month Long
From Disneyland After Dark to the OC Pride Festival in Santa Ana, here's your guide to LGBTQ+ celebrations across Orange County this June.
May 29, 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
Dig Into a Feast of Flavors at Local Night Markets This Summer
Orange County features several foodie festivals with diverse dishes, entertainment and more through the coming months.
May 25, 2026
A New Neurodivergent Film Fest Comes to The Frida Cinema
The BluStar Film Festival will showcase the works of neurodivergent filmmakers and topics on May 2 in Santa Ana.
May 1, 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
