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
Sophie Calle’s ‘Overshare’ Exhibition Takes Visitors on a Journey Through the Intimate
The exhibition at the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art examines social media expressions before there was social media.
May 8, 2026
UCI’s Beall Center is Turning Social Media and AI on Themselves
The current exhibit uses the latest technology as both the medium and the message.
May 6, 2026
Art Therapist Sara DeSmet Displays Resilience at Cypress College’s Gallery and in Her Own Practice
Irvine therapist uses art to convey resilience – and helps others do the same.
May 4, 2026
A New Neurodivergent Film Fest Comes to The Frida Cinema
The BluStar Film Festival will showcase the works of neurodivergent filmmakers and topics on May 2 in Santa Ana.
May 1, 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
