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Free Orange County Concerts in the Park 2026

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Orange County’s free summer concert season brings live music to city parks, regional parks, beaches and community venues throughout the county. The 2026 schedule includes concerts in Irvine, Anaheim, Tustin, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and many other OC communities. Use the calendar below to find dates, performers and locations for free Orange County concerts in the park and other outdoor summer music events.

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2026 Orange County Concerts in the Park

2026 concert dates are listed below. Always check the linked organizer or venue before attending for last-minute schedule changes.

DateDayConcertLocation
March 22, 2026SundaySurfin’ SundaysHuntington Beach Pier Plaza
March 22, 2026SundayBoots, Blooms & Bunny EarsFashion Island Macy’s Lawn
April 11, 2026SaturdayJazz in the Palm CourtGreat Park, Irvine
April 19, 2026SundaySurfin’ SundaysHuntington Beach Pier Plaza
May 1, 2026FridayAfro FiestaHeisler Park, Laguna Beach
May 8, 2026FridayKim JohnsonHeisler Park, Laguna Beach
May 15, 2026FridayStreet Corner RenaissanceHeisler Park, Laguna Beach
May 17, 2026SundayJazz in the Palm CourtGreat Park, Irvine
May 22, 2026FridayRumba LAHeisler Park, Laguna Beach
May 22, 2026FridayRedneck RodeoNewport Dunes
May 23, 2026SaturdayUpstream Reggae & CaribbeanNewport Dunes
May 24, 2026SundayShowbiz Guys Classic RockNewport Dunes
May 29, 2026FridaySimon Says RevueHeisler Park, Laguna Beach
June 5, 2026FridayVirginia James DuoLago Santa Margarita Amp – RSM
June 5, 2026FridayCaro PierottoHeisler Park, Laguna Beach
June 5, 2026FridayYachty By NatureCrown Valley park, Laguna Niguel
June 5, 2026FridayDJ Ricky RocksIrvine Spectrum
June 6, 2026SaturdayJimmy’s Buffet, Jimmy Buffet tribute bandMike Ward Community Park – Irvine
June 6, 2026SaturdayFranklin WallMission Viejo, The Pavilion
June 6, 2026SaturdayCruise ControlRiver Street Marketplace San Juan Capistrano
June 7, 2026SundayTijuana Dogs (Dance/Party Rock)Grand Park, Aliso Viejo
June 10, 2026WednesdayThat’s What I LikePeppertree Park, Tustin
June 11, 2026ThursdayThe Flux CapacitorsModjeska Park, Anaheim
June 11, 2026ThursdayNo DuhOn Pine Street, Los Alamitos
June 12, 2026FridayCelter SkelterHeisler Park, Laguna Beach
June 12, 2026FridayFamily StyleNorman P Murray Community Park – Mission Viejo
June 12, 2026FridayElectric Root Presents: Let Love Lead—A Celebration of Black MusicArgyros Plaza, Costa Mesa
June 13, 2026SaturdayNo Duh BandMission Viejo, The Pavilion
June 13, 2026SaturdayStone SoulRossmoor, Rush Park
June 13, 2026SaturdayWhich One’s PinkLake Mission Viejo (Members + Guests Only)
June 17, 2026WednesdayFamily StyleSan Juan Summer Nites
June 17, 2026Wednesday90s Rock ShowPeppertree Park, Tustin
June 18, 2026ThursdaySymphony on the Go!Soka University – Campus Green, Aliso Viejo
June 18, 2026ThursdayTABUPonderosa Park, Anaheim
June 18, 2026ThursdayDSBEastgate Park, Garden Grove
June 18, 2026ThursdayLa VerdadPine Street, Los Alamitos
June 19, 2026FridayFull Strength
R&B, Disco, Jazz, Pop/Top 40		Civic Center Green, Cypress
June 19, 2026FridayExtra AncestralArgyros Plaza Costa Mesa
June 19, 2026FridayAcme Time MachineCrown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
June 19, 2026FridayJazz Night featuring Beth Rohde QuartetIrvine Spectrum
June 20, 2026SaturdayYachty By NatureMission Viejo, The Pavilion
June 20, 2026SaturdaySchool of Rock; Ozzy, Planet CaravanSilverado Fairgrounds
June 21, 2026SundayWayward Sons (80s)Grand Park Aliso Viejo
June 23, 2026TuesdayClassical ConcertBalboa Island Park
June 24, 2026WednesdayDSBPeppertree Park, Tustin
June 24, 2026WednesdaySam Morrison BandHart Park Bandshell
June 25, 2026ThursdayThe ConvertiblesPioneer Park, Anaheim
June 25, 2026ThursdayThe AnswerEastgate Park Garden Grove
June 25, 2026ThursdayRedneck RodeoPine Street Los Alamitos
June 25, 2026ThursdayStone SoulTri-City Park, Placentia
June 26, 2026FridayAcme Time MachineCivic Center Green, Cypress
June 26, 2026FridayVelvet Soul Presents Brown Sugar – The D’Angelo ExperienceArgyros Plaza Costa Mesa
June 27, 2026SaturdayTower of PowerLake Mission Viejo (Members + Guests Only)
June 27, 2026Saturday4 Lads from Liverpool, Beatles tribute bandMike Ward Community Park – Irvine
June 27, 2026SaturdayRedneck RodeoLake Forest Sports Park
June 27, 2026SaturdayPacific Symphony On The GoSeal Beach Eisenhower Park
June 28, 2026SundayHuntington Beach Concert bandHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
June 28, 2026SundayAmerica 250 celebration – Orange Community Master Chorale and the Orange County Concert BandHart Park Bandshell in Orange
July 1, 2026WednesdayACME Time MachineBoisseranc Park, Buena Park
July 1, 2026WednesdaySmith Country BandPeppertree Park, Tustin
July 2, 2026ThursdayRebel HeartFV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
July 2, 2026ThursdayAcme Time MachineTri-City Park, Placentia
July 2, 2026ThursdayStars, Stripes & Summer Nights EventSan Clemente Parque Del Mar
July 3, 2026FridayDSBNewport Dunes
July 3, 2026FridayPop Vision Civic Center Green, Cypress/Salute to America at Cypress College
July 3, 2026FridayPatriotic Display, James Kelly Band & Sega GenecideSan Clemente Pier/Beach
July 4, 2026SaturdayThe ClassNewport Dunes
July 4, 2026SaturdayThe Smokin Cobras; Pop Gun RerunCrown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
July 5, 2026SundayCubensis – Grateful Dead TributeNewport Dunes
July 5, 2026SundayNavy Band SouthWestHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
July 5, 2026SundayIdentity Theft The BandRiver Street marketplace San Juan Capistrano
July 7, 2026TuesdayPacific Symphony On The GoFullerton Hunt Library
July 8, 2026WednesdayPacific Symphony On The GoDana Point Pines Park
July 8, 2026WednesdaySymphonic Winds of the PacificCity Hall Park, Brea
July 8, 2026WednesdayRed Hot TributeBoisseranc Park, Buena Park
July 8, 2026Wednesday90’s RockshowHart Park, Orange
July 8, 2026WednesdayKings of QueensPeppertree Park, Tustin
July 9, 2026ThursdayThat’s What I LikeRonald Reagan Park, Anaheim
July 9, 2026ThursdayFlashback Heart AttackMason Regional Park
July 9, 2026ThursdayYachtzeeEastgate Park Garden Grove
July 9, 2026ThursdayAcme Time MachineFV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
July 9, 2026ThursdayFranklin WallCentral Park, La Palma
July 9, 2026ThursdaySmooth Sounds of SantanaVin Scully Centennial Park, La Habra
July 9, 2026Thursday80’z All StarsPine Street Los Alamitos
July 9, 2026ThursdayWigs & TiesSan Clemente Linda Lane Park
July 9, 2026ThursdayJimmy’s BuffetTri-City Park, Placentia
July 10, 2026FridayOC GrooveCivic Center Green, Cypress
July 10, 2026FridayMevina ft DJ Aye DeeArgyros Plaza Costa Mesa
July 10, 2026FridayEvent Live BandIrvine Spectrum
July 10, 2026FridaySega GenecideLadera Ranch Town Green
July 10, 2026FridaySol SocieteMuzeo – Anaheim
July 11, 2026SaturdayFlash PantsRush Park, Rossmoor
July 12, 2026SundayThe ReflexxCentral park, Rancho Santa Margarita
July 12, 2026SundayFamily Style (Blues/Soul)Aliso Viejo Grand Park
July 12, 2026SundayPacific Symphony On The GoLadera Ranch Oso Grande Park
July 12, 2026SundayThe VelvetonesHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
July 12, 2026SundayCassie B; Yachty By NatureSea Terrace Park, Dana Point
July 12, 2026SundayWild CardHurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda
July 14, 2026TuesdaySega GenecideFairview Park, Costa Mesa
July 15, 2026WednesdayCountry NationCity Hall Park, Brea
July 15, 2026WednesdaySoto BandBoisseranc Park, Buena Park
July 15, 2026WednesdayStone SoulHart Park, Orange
July 15, 2026WednesdayU2XperiencePeppertree Park, Tustin
July 15, 2026WednesdayThe Big Rock ShowHistoric Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
July 16, 2026ThursdayTijuana DogsRonald Reagan Park, Anaheim
July 16, 2026ThursdayKelly Boyz BandEastgate Park Garden Grove
July 16, 2026ThursdayWe Are The 80sFV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
July 16, 2026ThursdayPolynesian FestivalLittle Cottonwood Park, Los Alamitos
July 16, 2026ThursdayQueen NationIrvine Regional Park
July 16, 2026ThursdayClassic JourneyCentral Park, La Palma
July 16, 2026ThursdayMariachi DivasPortola Park, La Habra
July 16, 2026ThursdayKnyght RyderSan Clemente Municipal Pier
July 16, 2026ThursdayElton Jones & The JetsTri-City Park, Placentia
July 17, 2026FridayTijuana DogsNorman P Murray Community Park – Mission Viejo
July 17, 2026FridayTim Apple DuoLago Santa Margarita Amp; RSM
July 17, 2026FridayUndecided FutureArgyros Plaza Costa Mesa
July 17, 2026FridayThe ReflexxLaguna Hills Community Center Town Green
July 17, 2026FridaySoto BandCivic Center Green, Cypress
July 17, 2026FridayRedneck RodeoCrown Valley Park Laguna Niguel
July 17, 2026FridayJames Kelly BandLadera Ranch Town Green
July 18, 2026SaturdayIron Hollow; The Whiskey ThrowbacksSilverado Fairgrounds
July 18, 2026SaturdayTijuana DogsLake Forest Sports Park
July 18, 2026SaturdayJukebox, top 40 bandMike Ward Community Park – Irvine
July 19, 2026SundaySega Genecide; DecadesSea Terrace park; Dana Point
July 19, 2026SundayMadison GroveHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
July 19, 2026SundayKelly Boyz BandHurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda
July 19, 2026SundayRedneck RodeoCivic Center Green, Newport Beach
July 19, 2026SundayPistol BlondeCentral Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
July 21, 2026TuesdayTijuana DogsFairview Park, Costa Mesa
July 22, 2026WednesdaySoul3SixtyCity Hall Park, Brea
July 22, 2026WednesdayDance Dance EvolutionBoisseranc Park, Buena Park
July 22, 2026WednesdayBrad Johnson & The Killin’ Time BandHart Park, Orange
July 22, 2026WednesdayThe TripPeppertree Park, Tustin
July 23, 2026ThursdayYoung GunsRonald Reagan Park, Anaheim
July 23, 2026ThursdayStart Me UpEastgate Park Garden Grove
July 23, 2026ThursdaySurf’s UpOrville R. Lewis Park Los Alamitos
July 23, 2026ThursdayThat’s What I LikeFV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
July 23, 2026ThursdayFast TimesCentral Park, La Palma
July 23, 2026ThursdayNo DuhVin Scully Centennial Park, La Habra
July 23, 2026ThursdayBoy Band ReviewIrvine Regional Park
July 23, 2026ThursdayV-Time Firefighter BandSan Clemente Municipal Pier
July 23, 2026ThursdayJJ Smith & The HelmTri-City Park, Placentia
July 24, 2026FridayManny Cepeda OrchestraArgyros Plaza Costa Mesa
July 24, 2026Friday80zAll StarsCivic Center Green, Cypress
July 24, 2026FridayDJ Ricky RocksIrvine Spectrum
July 24, 2026FridayThe Mighty UntouchablesLadera Ranch Town Green
July 24, 2026FridayBalboa Island Park
July 25, 2026SaturdayRachel PlattenLake Mission Viejo (Members + Guests Only)
July 26, 2026SundayFlashback Heart Attack; ElectricSea Terrace Park, Dana Point
July 26, 2026SundayStone Soul (Motown/60s)Aliso Viejo Grand Park
July 26, 2026SundayNavy Band SouthWestHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
July 26, 2026SundayFunk StationHurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda
July 26, 2026SundayWayward SonsCentral Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
July 28, 2026TuesdayCommon SenseFairview Park, Costa Mesa
July 28, 2026TuesdayPacific Symphony On The GoLa Habra Portola Park
July 29, 2026WednesdayJumpin Jack FlashPeppertree Park, Tustin
July 29, 2026WednesdaySoto BandCity Hall Park, Brea
July 29, 2026Wednesday80’z All StarsBoisseranc Park, Buena Park
July 29, 2026WednesdayRetro RevolutionHart Park, Orange
July 30, 2026ThursdayDance Dance RevolutionRonald Reagan Park, Anaheim
July 30, 2026ThursdayBee Gees FeverEastgate Park Garden Grove
July 30, 2026ThursdayPhilip Huy, Thai Tai, The Young Brothers Band, & moreFV Sports Park Fountain Valley
July 30, 2026ThursdayPistol BlondSan Clemente Pier
July 30, 2026ThursdayViva SantanaCentral Park, La Palma
July 30, 2026ThursdayHeadshineLittle Cottonwood Park, Los Alamitos
July 30, 2026ThursdayElectric VinylPortola Park, La Habra
July 30, 2026ThursdayBeatles vs. Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was Craig Regional Park
July 30, 2026ThursdayFaultline CountryTri-City Park, Placentia
July 31, 2026FridayCommon SenseNorman P Murray Community Park – Mission Viejo
July 31, 2026Friday1969 Tribute BandCivic Center Green, Cypress
July 31, 2026FridayHistory of PopLaguna Hills Community Center Town Green
July 31, 2026FridayThe Flux CapacitorsCrown Valley Park Laguna Niguel
July 31, 2026Friday80z All StarsLadera Ranch Founders Park
July 31, 2026FridayBalboa Island Park
August 1, 2026SaturdayJanice Evelyn & The Highway HowlersRiver Street marketplace San Juan Capistrano
August 2, 2026Sunday90s Rock Show; The ReflexxSea Terrace Park, Dana Point
August 2, 2026SundaySega CountrysideCentral Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
August 2, 2026Sundaylousy little godsHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
August 2, 2026SundayDesert WildHurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda
August 5, 2026WednesdayThat’s What I Like: Tribute to Bruna MarsBoisseranc Park, Buena Park
August 5, 2026Wednesdayy2k2k!City Hall Park, Brea
August 5, 2026WednesdayThe FeniansHart park Bandshell, Orange
August 6, 2026ThursdayMariachi DivasCraig Regional Park
August 6, 2026ThursdayStone SoulCentral park, La Palma
August 6, 2026ThursdayPast Action HeroesVin Scully Centennial Park, La Habra
August 6, 2026ThursdayThe Brightsiders: 90’s-2000’s RockCivic Center Sunken Gardens Westminster
August 6, 2026ThursdayThe TripOrville R. Lewis Park Los Alamitos
August 6, 2026ThursdayThe BrightsidersCivic Center Sunken Gardens Westminster
August 7, 2026FridayYachtzeeCivic Center Green, Cypress
August 7, 2026FridayJazz Night Feat. Laurence Juber & Christena RichIrvine Spectrum
August 7, 2026FridayUndercoverLadera Ranch Founders Park
August 7, 2026FridayBalboa Island Park
August 8, 2026SaturdayThe Fabulous ThunderbirdsLake Mission Viejo (Members + Guests Only)
August 8, 2026SaturdayKing SalmonRush Park, Rossmoor
August 8, 2026SaturdaySymphony In The CitiesMission Viejo – Oso Viejo Community Park
August 9, 2026SundaySymphony In The CitiesNewport Beach Central Library
August 9, 2026SundayFlashback Heart AttackAliso Viejo Grand Park
August 9, 2026SundayHuntington Beach Concert BandHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
August 9, 2026Sunday90s RockshowCentral Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
August 9, 2026SundayTunnel Vision, Common SenseSea Terrace Park, Dana Point
August 9, 2026SundayThe Flux CapacitorsHurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda
August 11, 2026TuesdayPacific Symphony On The GoCosta Mesa Heller Park
August 12, 2026WednesdayPacific Symphony On The GoBuena Park Ehlers Event Center
August 13, 2026ThursdayPacific Symphony On The GoLa Palma Central park
August 13, 2026ThursdayComo La Flor Band: A Tribute to SelenaMile Square Regional Park
August 13, 2026ThursdayCommon SenseSan Clemente Pier
August 13, 2026ThursdaySurf City Allstars: Beach Boys TributeCivic Center Sunken Gardens Westminster
August 14, 2026ThursdayPacific Symphony On The GoCypress Maple Grove North park
August 14, 2026FridayTypical GypsyLago Santa Margarita RSM
August 14, 2026FridayThe Kings of 88Crown Valley park Laguna Niguel
August 14, 2026FridayACME Time MachineLaguna Hills Community Center Town Green
August 14, 2026FridayClever SoulMuzeo – Anaheim
August 14, 2026FridayBalboa Island Park
August 15, 2026SaturdaySymphony in the CitiesMike Ward Community Park – Irvine
August 15, 2026SaturdayYachty By NatureLake Forest Sports Park
August 15, 2026SaturdayDawgfull Dead; Hempstring OrchestraSilverado Fairgrounds
August 16, 2026SundayTypical Gypsys Band; Diego’s GarageCentral Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
August 16, 2026SundaySymphony in the CitiesMusco Center for the Arts, Chapman University
August 16, 2026SundayEmo Kids, Tijuana DogsSea Terrace Park, Dana Point
August 16, 2026Sunday3rd Marine Aircraft Wing BandHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
August 16, 2026SundayThe Titans Of RockHurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda
August 18, 2026TuesdayPacific Symphony On The GoHuntington Beach Central Library
August 18, 2026TuesdayClassical ConcertBalboa Island Park
August 19, 2026WednesdayYoung GunsHistoric Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
August 19, 2026WednesdayPacific Symphony on the Go!Costa Mesa Vista Park
August 20, 2026ThursdayBig Bad Voo Doo DaddyMile Square Regional Park
August 20, 2026ThursdayKelly Boyz Band: Country/Rock/PopCivic Center Sunken Gardens Westminster
August 21, 2026FridayFaultlinesIrvine Spectrum
August 21, 2026FridayBalboa Island Park
August 22, 2026SaturdayThe Band PerryLake Mission Viejo (Members + Guests Only)
August 23, 2026SundayThe Wise GuysHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
August 25, 2026TuesdayPacific Symphony On The GoLaguna Hills Cabot Park
August 27, 2026ThursdayDream Like TaylorBluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
August 27, 2026ThursdayPacific Symphony On The GoSan Clemente Ole Hanson Beach Club
August 28, 2026FridayBalboa Island Park
August 29, 2026SaturdayPacific Symphony On The GoShiffer Park Costa Mesa
August 30, 2026SundayPacific Symphony On The GoPlacentia Bradford Park
August 30, 2026SundayCruise ControlHuntington Beach Central Park Concert Bandstand
September 3, 2026ThursdayFamily StyleBluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
September 4, 2026FridayKelly BoyzNewport Dunes
September 5, 2026SaturdayFamily StyleNewport Dunes
September 5, 2026SaturdayFitz & The Tantrums + Annual Fireworks ShowLake Mission Viejo (Members + Guests Only)
September 6, 2026SundayFlashback Heart AttackNewport Dunes
September 12, 2026SaturdayThe TripRush Park, Rossmoor
September 13, 2026SundayPacific Symphony On The GoMission Viejo
September 13, 2026SundayFlashback Heart AttackCivic Center Green, Newport Beach
September 15, 2026TuesdayPacific Symphony On The GoSan Juan Capistrano Los Rios Park
September 16, 2026WednesdayBilly NationSan Juan Summer Nites
September 19, 2026SaturdayReturn of the Jeff Wilson Experience; Move Like CreaturesSilverado Fairgrounds
September 25, 2026FridayPacific Symphony On The GoLaguna Beach Heisler Park Amp
September 26, 2026SaturdayPacific Symphony on the Go!Villa Park Town Center
October 11, 2026SundayDiego’s GarageMarina Park, Newport Beach
Sat/SunTBAHuntington Beach Pier Plaza

OC Parks Summer Concert Series 2026

The free OC Parks Summer Concert Series runs Thursdays from July 9 through September 3, 2026. Events run from 5PM to 8PM, with music beginning at 6PM. Admission and parking are free. Bring blankets or low-back chairs; food and drinks are available for purchase.

DatePerformerLocation
July 9Flashback Heart AttackMason Regional Park
July 16Queen NationIrvine Regional Park
July 23Boy Band ReviewIrvine Regional Park
July 30Beatles vs. StonesCraig Regional Park
August 6Mariachi DivasCraig Regional Park
August 13Como La Flor BandMile Square Regional Park
August 20Big Bad Voodoo DaddyMile Square Regional Park
August 27Dream Like TaylorBluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
September 3Family StyleBluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

See the official OC Parks concert schedule and event information.

More Free & Recurring Orange County Concerts

Concerts At The Camp

The Camp OC
2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The Camp features live music at various locations including Salty Bear Brewing, Cowboys & Poodles, and in the Camp Courtyard. Music often runs in the evenings from Wednesday through Sunday. See the calendar for performances and times.

Support local businesses by picking up dinner or snacks from restaurants at The Camp to enjoy in your vehicles/parking spots during the show. Parking is first-come first-serve.

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Enjoy free acoustic performances on the Porch at the Ranch daily from 4PM – 8PM. Admission is free and drinks are available for purchase. Check their calendar for a complete list of artists and updates.

Nixon Library Sunday Concert Series

Year round concerts are generally held Sundays and are free and open to the public. Doors open at 1:30 pm, and the music begins at 2:00 pm unless otherwise noted. 

Orange County Summer Concert FAQs

Are Orange County concerts in the park free?
Many city and OC Parks summer concert series are free, although some concerts at private venues or member-only communities may have access restrictions. Check the linked organizer before attending.

Can I bring chairs and blankets?
Most outdoor concert series allow blankets and low-back lawn chairs. Individual venue rules vary, so check the event organizer for restrictions.

Can I bring food to concerts in the park?
Many park concerts allow picnics, and some also have food trucks or concessions. Alcohol rules vary by venue.

Are there Orange County concerts in September?
Yes. The 2026 calendar continues into September, including the OC Parks finale at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach on September 3 and additional concerts later in the month.

Is parking free?
Parking varies by concert series. OC Parks Summer Concert Series events include free parking, while other city and private venues may charge or have limited parking.

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