Three Mexican Tenors Unite Opera, Mariachi and Family at Pacific Symphony
Pacific Symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez leads a full orchestra, mariachi band and trio of operatic tenors – including his father – in a dynamic program of operatic classics, Broadway tunes and Mexican favorites.
May 11, 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
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
Jeremy Denk Essays Beethoven, Ives and Ragtime
REVIEW: The American pianist’s ambitious program, anchored by the “Concord Sonata,” proves a little less than its parts.
April 10, 2026
Emmet Cohen Pays Homage to the Greats in Irvine Concert
Rising jazz star honors music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane during his current tour.
April 8, 2026
A New Orchestra is Set to Bring Symphonic Sounds to Orange County
A local conductor has established the South Orange County Orchestra, which plans its inaugural concert April 11.
April 3, 2026
Grammy-winning Jazz Artist Arturo O’Farrill Will Be Segerstrom Center’s First Artist in Residence
His yearlong residency will include performances, master classes and the world premiere of a new symphony.
March 30, 2026
4,000-Year-Old ‘Gilgamesh’ Gets a New Life in Cerritos Opera Premiere
Lyric Opera of Orange County joins Assyrian artists to transform the ancient tale into a sweeping multimedia production.
March 23, 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
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
