Live on the Lawn Returns to Fashion Island This Summer

June 10, 2026

Fashion Island is bringing back one of Newport Beach's most beloved summer traditions. For six Saturday evenings this season, the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale's Lawn transforms into an open-air concert venue for Live on the Lawn, a sunset music series presented in partnership with ETA Presents. Running June 13 through Aug. 1, the series features an all-star lineup of Los Angeles jazz musicians who have performed alongside Aloe Blacc, Jason Mraz, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Legend and Kendrick Lamar. Each night kicks off at sunset, with a relaxed coastal atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in, sip something cold and let the music do the rest.

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Newport Beach TV Fest Returns With Star-Powered Lineup at Lido Theater

May 17, 2026

Looking for a reason to trade the couch for the coast this June? The Newport Beach TV Fest returns June 4-7 at the historic Lido Theater with four days of conversations, live podcasts, award presentations, and appearances from some of television’s biggest names.

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David Spade Takes The Lido Theater Stage

April 23, 2026

The Lido Theater is opening its doors to a lineup of comedy and live music this summer and early fall, bringing a mix of stand-up and tribute performances to Newport Beach. David Spade headlines the season with his I Got a Feel For It Tour on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Known for his time on Saturday Night Live and his Emmy-nominated role on Just Shoot Me!, Spade has built a career across film, television, and stand-up, with credits including Tommy Boy, Joe Dirt, and Grown Ups.

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Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles

March 10, 2026

Imagine hearing The Beatles performed live with a full symphony orchestra. Audiences will get that experience on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., when Classical Mystery Tour returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a special 30th anniversary concert. This milestone performance celebrates three decades since Classical Mystery Tour’s very first concert, presented at Segerstrom Center (then called Orange County Performing Arts Center) in 1996. For this anniversary event, the acclaimed Beatles tribute will be joined by a 30-piece orchestra comprised of Pacific Symphony musicians, bringing the beloved Beatles catalogue to life as it was originally recorded.

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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience Debuts in Buena Park

June 03, 2026

One of Southern California’s newest entertainment experiences is coming to Buena Park as The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition made its West Coast debut.

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March 10, 2026

Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles

Imagine hearing The Beatles performed live with a full symphony orchestra. Audiences will get that experience on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., when Classical Mystery Tour returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a special 30th anniversary concert. This milestone performance celebrates three decades since Classical Mystery Tour’s very first concert, presented at Segerstrom Center (then called Orange County Performing Arts Center) in 1996. For this anniversary event, the acclaimed Beatles tribute will be joined by a 30-piece orchestra comprised of Pacific Symphony musicians, bringing the beloved Beatles catalogue to life as it was originally recorded.

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March 06, 2026

Beyond A Dream Gala Supports Breakthrough T1D Research in Orange County

Breakthrough T1D Greater Orange County, formerly JDRF, will gather supporters on March 14 for the Beyond A Dream Gala to raise critical funds for research focused on curing, preventing and treating type 1 diabetes. Chaired by Nancy Mienik, Claire Squier and Mara Wilkie, the evening brings the community together for a night of entertainment and meaningful giving in support of the organization’s mission.

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February 19, 2026

World Ballet Company Brings ‘Swan Lake’ to Irvine Barclay Theatre

World Ballet Company returns to Southern California with its acclaimed production of “Swan Lake,” bringing the classic ballet to Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 as part of its 2025-2026 national tour. The performances are among more than 80 stops scheduled for the second half of the season as the company continues to take one of ballet’s most enduring works to stages across the country.


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Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles

Imagine hearing The Beatles performed live with a full symphony orchestra. Audiences will get that…

March 10, 2026