Costa Mesa

Live Music Fridays with James Alcantara at The Westin South Coast Plaza

Start Date : 09/12/25 End Date : 01/30/26

We are excited to have solo piano artist, James Alcantara. James will be setting the mood with chart-topping hits and timeless classic music to our Great Room Lounge.

Sega Genecide: Y2K Night

Start Date : 01/02/26 End Date : 12/25/26

Join The Wayfarer for a night full of throwbacks and fun!

Caddis at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/05/26 End Date : 01/26/26

Caddis are a great new OC band and are taking over our Mondays in January with some great bands each night! These shows are FREE!

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!

Open Mic Night with Chris Cruz 2026 at The Wayfarer

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

Chris Cruz hosts an open mic night on Wednesday, January 7 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA! Come try out those new songs LIVE on stage!

Kyrie Varieur, Still Pond, Tim Craig at The Wayfarer

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

Kyrie Varieur will be celebrating her single release along with Still Pond and Tim Craig on Thursday, January 8 at The Wayfarer!

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.

Private Prisons, Jonathan Fraser, Ollpeist, Widowsun at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/14/26 End Date : 01/14/26

Private Prisons, Jonathan Fraser, Ollpeist, Widowsun on Wednesday, January 14 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA!

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.

Sam Blasucci with Mia Wilson at The Wayfarer

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

Sam Blasucci is best known as one half of the folk-rock duo Mapache. His solo work blends '70s soft rock, Motown soul and pop!

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.

Vincent Neil Emerson with Special Guest William Prince at The Wayfarer

Start Date : 01/19/26 End Date : 01/19/26

Vincent Neil Emerson with Special Guest William Prince on Monday, January 19 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA!

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.

Aaron Lee Tasjan - In The Blazes: 10th Anniversary Solo Tour with Dixie By The Wayfarer Follow at The Wayfarer

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

Aaron Lee Tasjan will be performing songs from the In The Blazes alongside other songs from his ever-evolving catalog to celebrate 10 Years

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.

Jane Free, The Too Much Fun Club, Jagged Jein at The Wayfarer

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

Jocelyn's 40th Birthday Show feat Jane Free, The Too Much Club and Jagged Jein doing a FREE SHOW on Friday, January 23 at The Wayfarer!

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.

Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, Feb. 4

Start Date : 02/04/26 End Date : 02/04/26

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.

St.Clair Conducts Beethoven & Don Quixote

Start Date : 02/05/26 End Date : 02/07/26

Join Pacific Symphony for an unforgettable evening of musical storytelling and virtuosity led by Music Director Laureate Carl St.Clair.