Top artists return to the summer concerts park stage including Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Donavon Frankenreiter
(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are pleased to announce the return of the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. All events will include free parking with food and drink available for purchase. Spend summer evenings in a family-friendly environment with free live music and movie screenings at parks across Orange County.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with free outdoor concerts on Thursday evenings beginning June 24 from 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music under the summer sky at Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
The concert series kicks off with Flashback Heart Attack on June 24 at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton, followed by fan-favorite local artists including Uptown Funk, Surf’s Up, The Fenians, Queen Nation, and Tijuana Dogs. Free concerts continue with contemporary swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on August 5 at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, followed by the ultimate Smiths and Morrissey tribute band Sweet & Tender Hooligans, and blues and soul and rock band Family Style. Donavon Frankenreiter will close out the 2021 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings family-friendly movies to the big screen at regional parks on Friday nights starting June 18. Enjoy a screening under the stars at Craig Regional Park, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy recent favorites and popular classics throughout the summer. The event sites open at 6 p.m. and the movies begin at approximately 8 p.m. after sundown.
Friday night films kick off on Friday, June 18 and include the following: The NeverEnding Story (1984), How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Independence Day (1996), Dolittle (2020), The Sandlot (1993), Toy Story 4 (2019), Willow (1988),The Lion King (2019), The Mighty Ducks (1992), Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker (2019), Hook (1991), Dolphin Tale (2011), and The Little Mermaid (1989).
“The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to be able to present the summer concert and movie series in person once again,” said Supervisor Andrew Do, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “These concert and movie events provide a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to come enjoy entertainment in a beautiful, outdoor setting.”
OC Parks Summer Concert Series and OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series are entirely outdoors and will be held in accordance with the most current guidance from State and local health agencies. All events are open to the public of all ages and free to attend with free parking. Food trucks and booths will be available for delicious bites and beverages. Gather friends and family and enjoy free concerts and movie screenings this summer with OC Parks.
See event flyers below.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Thursday nights, 5 p.m. (Event starts at 5 p.m., live music begins at 6 p.m.)
Date: June 24
Concert: Flashback Heart Attack @ Craig Regional Park
Date: July 1
Concert: Uptown Funk @ Craig Regional Park
Date: July 8
Concert: Surf’s Up @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 15
Concert: The Fenians @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 22
Concert: Queen Nation @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: July 29
Concert: Tijuana Dogs @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 5
Concert: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 12
Concert: Sweet & Tender Hooligans @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 19
Concert: Family Style @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
Date: August 26
Concert: Donavon Frankenreiter @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series
Friday nights, 6 p.m. (Event starts at 6 p.m., movie begins at sunset)
Date: June 18
Movie: The NeverEnding Story (1984) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 25
Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2010) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: July 2
Movie: Independence Day (1996) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: July 9
Movie: Dolittle (2020) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: July 16
Movie: The Sandlot (1993) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: July 23
Movie: Toy Story 4 (2019) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 30
Movie: Willow (1988) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: August 6
Movie: The Lion King (2019) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 13
Movie: The Mighty Ducks (1992) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 20
Movie: Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker (2019) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: August 27
Movie: Hook (1991) Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: September 3
Movie: Dolphin Tale (2011) @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
Date: September 10
Movie: The Little Mermaid (1989) @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
