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
Orange County Women’s Chorus Finds Power in a Collective Voice
Nearly three decades after nine women first gathered to sing, the 60-plus-member ensemble brings generations of women together through music, community and a growing determination to speak out.
August 31, 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
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
For Orange County Artist Big Sur, Music Is Activism, Healing and Home
Melody Tajalli, aka Big Sur, uses music to reflect her journey as a queer, first-generation Iranian-Afghan American artist.
June 29, 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
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
Pacific Symphony Asks What America Means – in Music, Images, and History
Two West Coast premieres anchor the orchestra's America at 250 series, including works by Pulitzer Prize winner Raven Chacon and Southern California collaborators Peter Boyer and Joe Sohm.
May 22, 2026
John Alexander Returns to the Podium with the Pacific Chorale
After insisting his 2017 retirement performance would be his last, the longtime music director comes back for a concert filled with works that hold profound personal meaning.
May 20, 2026
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Performs a Hum-drum Mozart and a Delightful ‘Mozartiana’
REVIEW: An uneven evening sees LACO falter in Mozart but recover with a lively “Mozartiana” and a thoughtful new work by Christopher Cerrone.
May 15, 2026
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
