Pacific Symphony’s SummerFest is a series of five shows held annually at Great Park Live in Irvine. The shows are held from July to September and include a July 4 Spectacular, a live-to-film event and classical favorites.
This year’s July 4 Spectacular is set to the music of Air Supply and followed by a dazzling fireworks show.
2026 Pacific Symphony SummerFest
Where: Great Park Live
Address: 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618
2026 Dates:
July 4 Spectacular: Music of Air Supply | Saturday, July 4
The Music of Star Wars | July 25
Back to the Future | August 1
The Music of ABBA: Arrival from Sweden | August 22
Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Concert of Hope | September 5
Show Begins: 8:00 PM
Box Office Opens: 12:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
General Parking: Free (included in price of ticket)
Premium Parking: Price Varies
Parking & Directions
Amphitheatre Guide & Venue Information
Parking: Symphony Box Office: (714) 755-5799
Symphony Box Office Hours: Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Get Summerfest Tickets
SummerFest is a series of performances. Tickets can be purchased for individual shows, or you can purchase ticket packages or a Symphony Pass.
Summerfest Series Performances
July 4 Spectacular: Celebrating America 250 & Air Supply
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Celebrate 250 years of America with the iconic hits of Air Supply and Pacific Symphony. Sing along, dance under the open sky, and cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks finale that will light up the summer sky.
The Music of Star Wars
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Journey to a galaxy far, far away with Pacific Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez for an epic evening celebrating the music of Star Wars. Experience iconic scores by John Williams and other acclaimed composers performed live, featuring unforgettable themes from the Skywalker saga, Rogue One, The Mandalorian, and more, bringing adventure, drama, and heroism to life under the summer sky.
Back to the Future
Date/Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Travel through time with Pacific Symphony for a one-of-a-kind presentation of Back to the Future, featuring the film shown on the big screen while a live orchestra performs Alan Silvestri’s iconic score in sync with every scene. This unforgettable SummerFest experience also includes exclusive new music written by Silvestri specifically for the concert.
The Music of ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden
Date/Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Get ready to dance and sing along to the music of ABBA in this SummerFest performance. Featuring hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Super Trouper,” this high-energy tribute captures the sound, style, and excitement of one of the world’s most iconic pop groups.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Concert of Hope
Date/Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Experience an inspiring evening of powerful orchestral music featuring acclaimed violinist Randall Goosby performing Tchaikovsky’s celebrated Violin Concerto, the program culminates with the thrilling 1812 Overture, complete with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Know Before You Go
- There is a clear bag policy: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags. Maximum size: 12″ x 6″ x 12″ AND/OR small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand. Doesn’t need to be clear. Maximum Size: 4.5″ x 6.5.” No other bags will be allowed.
- Cashless Payment: All points of sale will only accept credit, debit or mobile pay (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay). In the event you are not carrying credit or debit cards, staff will be available on site at the Guest Services Booth to exchange cash for card, dollar for dollar, without any service fees.
- Outside Food & Beverages: Not allowed except for one (1) sealed water bottle and one (1) clear gallon sized bag for snacks. There will be a wide variety of dinner and beverage options available for purchase on-site.
- Mobile Ticketing: These are mobile entry events, which means your phone is your ticket. Tickets will not be emailed or available for print (for previously scheduled shows where you selected print at home or mail, your tickets will be honored accordingly). Screen grabs will NOT be accepted.
- Cosplay is allowed: Great Park Live reserves the right to review costumes for any potentially hazardous items and restrict entry of items.