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
A Stage for Every Voice: Arts & Disability Festival Marks 50 Years in Orange County
Highlighting what artists with disabilities can do, the festival returns to Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with performances, workshops and community connection.
April 22, 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
Flamenco and Fate Collide in ‘Songs From a Sinking Ship’ at Irvine Barclay
A siren’s call sends a ship into supernatural danger in Flamenco Arts International’s theatrical dance production.
March 9, 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
Flamenco Arts International Blends Tradition and Innovation
The new project from Isabel del Día and Marina Elana, coming soon to Orange County, puts a fresh twist on traditional dance.
February 27, 2026
Orange County’s Home for Burlesque Celebrates 8 Years of Redefining the Art of Being Sexy
At Muse Burlesque shows, what shines brighter than the glitter and the gams is the creativity and authenticity of the performers.
February 20, 2026
Laguna Dance’s ‘Love Letters’ Signals a New Chapter for the Organization
The 2026 festival brings nationally recognized companies, local artists and emerging voices together as the organization redefines its role in Orange County’s cultural landscape.
February 9, 2026
Nuestros Trajes: A History of Relámpago del Cielo Through Traditional Apparel
Experience the history of Relámpago del Cielo through its garments over five decades.
February 6, 2026
ABT William J. Gillespie School Celebrates a Decade at the Segerstrom Center
The school will host a special master class series featuring former ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.
January 21, 2026
