Costa Mesa

MAKE: A Portrait of Orange County

Start Date : 01/07/26 End Date : 01/29/26

Exercise your creativity and learn through making with daily art workshops at the museum!

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, Jan. 9

Start Date : 01/09/26 End Date : 01/09/26

Learn all about farm animals and agriculture at Discovery Day at OC Fair & Event Center. The free, monthly event is open to the public and great for kids.

The Wiz at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 01/13/26 End Date : 01/25/26

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

Stella Cole at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 01/15/26 End Date : 01/17/26

Beginning with an impromptu a cappella clip of “Over the Rainbow,” Stella Cole has become a global viral sensation for simply doing what she has been passionate about her whole life - singing songs from the Great American Songbook.

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Shelley Conducts Stravinsky\'s Firebird at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/15/26 End Date : 01/17/26

Experience a journey like no other, from the exhilarating pace of John Adams\' Short Ride in a Fast Machine to the lush romanticism of Erich Wolfgang Korngold\'s Violin Concerto, brought to life by rising star, Aubree Oliverson.

The Firebird at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/18/26 End Date : 01/18/26

Experience a journey like no other, from the exhilarating pace of John Adams\' Short Ride in a Fast Machine to the lush romanticism of Erich Wolfgang Korngold\'s Violin Concerto, brought to life by rising star, Aubree Oliverson.

Blade Runner at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/22/26 End Date : 01/22/26

Experience Ridley Scott’s cult classic, Blade Runner, on a vast HD screen while Vangelis' synthesizer-led score is performed by The Avex Ensemble for the first time in-sync with the 1982 motion picture.

God of Carnage

Start Date : 01/23/26 End Date : 03/21/26

In gentrified Brooklyn, a playground fight between 11-year-old boys brings four parents together to resolve their sons’ conflict.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 01/24/26

Following a sold-out performance in 2023, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns with the illustrious Maestro Riccardo Muti to perform Brahms’ hauntingly beautiful Fourth Symphony and Ravel’s beloved, Spanish-inspired ballet score, Boléro.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Start Date : 01/24/26 End Date : 03/21/26

The New York Times described this American classic as “wry and electric!” In Edward Albee’s landmark drama, George and Martha invite a young couple to their home for a nightcap. As the clock ticks into the wee hours, Nick and Honey find themselves submerged in a cocktail of clever mind games, deep-seated resentments and broken promises.

The Notebook at Segerstrom Hall

Start Date : 01/27/26 End Date : 02/08/26

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart.

Seong-jin Cho, Piano at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/28/26 End Date : 01/28/26

Seong-Jin Cho has established himself as one of the foremost pianists of his generation, known for his distinctive artistry and expressive depth.

Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date : 01/29/26 End Date : 01/29/26

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Latin America as the Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico makes its Orange County debut under the dynamic direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto in a spectacular night of vibrant, passionate music.

The Great Race at Samueli Theater

Start Date : 01/31/26 End Date : 02/01/26

The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore - the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.