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
UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts and ‘Ignite Dance’ Reflect OC’s Dance Ecosystem
A 35th anniversary celebration at Irvine Barclay Theatre highlights how local institutions, including UC Irvine, sustain dance across the region.
January 20, 2026
Culture OC’s Guide to Arts and Culture Events in Orange County for Winter/Spring 2026
The new year offers audiences a wide range of premieres, returning works, and notable events across Orange County’s arts and culture scene.
January 9, 2026
Culture OC Chronicles a Busy Year
We covered newsworthy stories, profiled fascinating artists and shared unjustly overlooked culture throughout O.C.
December 31, 2025
