Curtains Up for Cinematic Celebrations: Your Guide to Orange County’s 2026 Fall Film Festivals
Eight local festivals offer Hollywood stars, world premieres, cultural cinema, young filmmakers, action sports and ocean adventures on screens across the county this October and November.
October 7, 2026
Shaping More Than Clay: Orange County Ceramics Studios Build Community
From pottery classes to open studios, local spaces offer a chance to work with your hands, step away from screens and connect with others.
September 23, 2026
Carving Out Space for Surf History
Two Orange County museums move into larger centers to showcase the evolution of wave riding through the years.
September 18, 2026
What Does a Healthy Arts Ecosystem Really Look Like?
We've spent years talking about the arts as an ecosystem. What might change if we started thinking and behaving like one?
September 7, 2026
In the Midst of a Milestone, Chapman University’s Musco Center Steps Into Its Next Act
After a decade spent bringing world-class productions and student artists to the stage, this cultural gem honors its past by looking ahead.
September 7, 2026
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
Passport to Paradise: Exploring Orange County, One Stamp at a Time
Creative passports give locals the chance to sip, savor and enjoy the arts with each new stamp.
July 13, 2026
Summer is the Season of Art in Laguna Beach
Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair mark milestones while celebrating creativity with the long-running Festival of Arts.
June 26, 2026
Waffle Outsoles and Anaheim Concrete: Skateboarding Culture is on Display at Muzeo
The exhibition, ‘Concrete Wave: 60 Years of Vans and the Culture Born on Broadway,’ not only celebrates the legendary shoe brand, but also the local skateboarding culture that spawned legends.
June 15, 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
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
