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
Igniting the Spark: A Celebration of All Things STEAM at OC Fair’s Imaginology
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.
April 10, 2026
For Orange County Poets, National Poetry Month Doesn’t End in April
Orange County poets, booksellers, librarians and students are celebrating National Poetry Month this month.
April 6, 2026
Culture OC Talks with Arts Leaders to Kick Off Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
Local arts leaders sit down with Culture OC publisher Paul Hodgins to share their thoughts on issues, plans and challenges facing Orange County arts organizations.
April 1, 2026
Katella Commons to Anchor OC Vibe With Expansive Food Hall and Bar Scene
The Anaheim development’s central gathering space will feature chef-driven stalls, six distinct lounges and a design rooted in local culture.
March 27, 2026
Orange County Fans of BTS Celebrate the Group’s Return
From all corners of O.C. and beyond fans – aka the ARMY – are eagerly awaiting the K-pop juggernaut’s fifth album, which drops today.
March 20, 2026
‘The Grief was Growing Heavier’: Why OC’s Iranian Community is Pausing Its Nowruz Celebrations
Protests, state brutality and war have put ancient, annual springtime celebrations on hold.
March 13, 2026
Thousands Celebrate Year of the Horse at Tết Festival at Golden West College
PHOTO STORY: Vietnamese Lunar New Year gathering returns to the Huntington Beach campus for the first time since 2013.
February 16, 2026
