EVENTS IN IRVINE

Discover a vibrant calendar of events in Irvine, where there’s always something exciting happening year-round! Experience the magic of winter with the ice rink at the Irvine Spectrum Center or soak up the summer nights with concerts at Great Park.

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Events for Every Season

Spring

I Love the 90’s at Great Park Live
The I LOVE THE 90’s Tour hits Great Park Live in Irvine for one epic night of throwback jams. Featuring Vanilla Ice, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Milli Vanilli, Tone Loc, Color Me Badd & Young MC, this high-energy show brings nonstop nostalgia and all your favorite 90s hits to the stage on March 21st!
Location: Great Park Live

OC Super Show
Get ready, Orange County — the OC Super Show comes to Great Park Live on March 14! Experience a high-energy outdoor event with live music, entertainment, and fan-favorite performances. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of fun in Irvine!
Location: Great Park Live

Jazz in the Palm Court
Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of composers and musicians, this event reflects the depth and breadth of jazz — spanning soulful blues and swing to the inventive sounds of bebop and contemporary jazz. Guests are encouraged to bring folding chairs and blankets for comfortable seating around the Palm Court. Jazz in the Palm Court will be held on March 14, and April 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Spring Harvest Festival – Tanaka Farms
A beloved seasonal festival featuring Easter-themed food offerings, outdoor games, a carrot patch, farm activities, and springtime photo opportunities. Guests can enjoy visits from the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, arts and crafts, and rides such as the bee train.
Location: Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Live Outdoor Music at the Spectrum
Enjoy free live outdoor music every March weekend at Irvine Spectrum Center! Stroll this vibrant SoCal destination for shopping and dining while local bands perform Friday–Sunday evenings. A perfect addition to your Irvine getaway.
Location: Irvine Spectrum Center

Egg-A-Pool-Looza at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
A popular Easter-season aquatic event featuring themed egg hunts in the pool, recreational swim time, bounce houses, crafts, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.
Location: William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, Irvine

Exhibitions at Great Park Gallery
Explore three compelling exhibitions at Great Park Gallery that celebrate storytelling through distinct artistic lenses — from Daniela García Hamilton’s richly embroidered reflections on bicultural identity, to Kristina Rose Baker’s evocative reimagining of the diver suspended between worlds. Completing the experience, Vonn Sumner’s This Is Krazy! brings comic-inspired narratives to life through surreal, painterly scenes that blend pop culture, mythology, and art history. Exhibition will run from January 25 – April 12.

Hope Center for the Arts: Be Seen at Irvine City Hall
Irvine-based nonprofit HOPE Center for the Arts has been dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities through the arts. The exhibition HOPE Center for the Arts: Be Seen presents a glimpse into the vibrant range of the HOPE community’s talent and vision. On view are works spanning diverse media and subject matter, showcasing the talents nurtured at HOPE’s studio, alongside a focused presentation of pieces by Donald Perry and James Bruce Robertson, two of HOPE’s most prolific artists. This display of collective energy showcases the transformative power of creativity and inclusion through visual and performing arts. Exhibition will run from January 12 – March 20.

Summer

Summer in the City
A citywide seasonal series offering family-friendly programming throughout the summer. Activities typically include Movies on the Lawn, children’s activities, outdoor concerts, and community gatherings held across Irvine’s parks and public spaces.
Location: Various Irvine parks and community facilities

Night Market Summer Series
A weekly cultural and culinary marketplace featuring rotating themed nights, live entertainment, international street foods, artisan goods, and emerging local vendors.
Location: Great Park

Great Park Summer Concerts
A signature outdoor concert series featuring a lineup of live musical performances across genres. Guests bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy music under the summer sky.
Location: Great Park Live

Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival in Irvine is celebrated with family-friendly gatherings that feature traditional performances, lantern displays, mooncake tastings, and cultural activities honoring the holiday’s themes of reunion and gratitude.
Location: Great Park

Irvine Global Village Festival
Irvine’s flagship cultural festival celebrating the city’s international community with live performances, global cuisine, interactive art, and cultural exhibits representing traditions from around the world. Guests can explore cultural booths, artisan marketplaces, and family activity zones.
Location: Great Park

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
A beloved fall tradition offering wagon rides through the fields, a family-friendly corn maze, U-pick vegetable activities, farm-animal education, and photo
Location: Tanaka Farms

Winter

Illuminate Irvine and Holidayz at the Park
A signature festive celebration that kicks off the holiday season with a community-oriented tree lighting, live music, holiday activities, and a walkable light display at the Palm Court Arts Complex in the Orange County Great Park. The celebration includes seasonal décor, family crafts, and photo opportunities with holiday installations.

Date / Time: Light display continues daily from dusk to 9:00 p.m. through January 4, 2026.
Location: Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex (8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine)

Irvine Spectrum Center Holiday Activities
A festive lineup of seasonal attractions including an outdoor ice skating rink, nightly tree lighting displays, skate-with-Santa experiences, and live entertainment under holiday lights.

Dates / Times: Ice skating and tree lighting nightly through January 4; Santa appearances and themed sessions vary by date and typically occur on weekends through December 24.
Location: Irvine Spectrum Center (670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine)

Hikari – A Festival of Lights – Tanaka Farms
A festive light festival with interactive displays, holiday décor, and seasonal attractions on a working farm.

Dates / Times: Select evenings through late December; exact schedule varies by year.
Location: Tanaka Farms (Irvine)