(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are excited to announce the highly anticipated lineup for the 2026 OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Set against the natural beauty of Orange County’s regional parks, these beloved outdoor events invite families and friends to gather for memorable summer nights filled with live music and movie screenings. All events are free to enjoy, with free parking and food and drink options available for purchase.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, July 9 to Sept. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from an incredible lineup of bands and performers at Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Dance the night away to pop hits, nostalgic throwbacks, rock classics and more, there’s a band for every music lover to enjoy.
Summer concerts start July 9 with award-winning ‘80s cover Flashback Heart Attack, followed by other must-see performances including Queen Nation (Queen tribute), Boy Band Review (boy band tribute), Beatles vs. Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was, Mariachi Divas, Como La Flor Band: A Tribute to Selena, and Dream Like Taylor (Taylor Swift tribute). Family Style will close out the 2026 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, performing rock ‘n’ roll hits and more!
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series showcases a mix of recent hits and classic favorites at some of Orange County’s premiere parks. Enjoy 12 free movie screenings Friday nights, beginning June 5 through Aug. 28, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early for lively pre-show entertainment, including character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games, themed photo opportunities and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with films beginning after sundown.
Friday movie nights kick off June 5 and include Lilo & Stitch (2025), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Freakier Friday (2025), Monsters, Inc. (2001), How to Train Your Dragon (2025), Elio (2025), Twilight (2008), The Wild Robot (2024), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), Jumanji (1995) and Top Gun (1986)…