Celebrate summertime outdoors with 10 free concerts and 14 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 9 to Sept. 8
(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are proud to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy summer nights under the stars with free live music and movie screenings at regional parks throughout Orange County. All events are family-friendly with free parking and food and drink options available for purchase.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with 10 free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 22 to Aug. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from exceptional bands and artists at Craig Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
The concert series kicks off with Paco Versailles June 22 at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton, followed by popular local and acclaimed touring artists including Sweet and Tender Hooligans, The Rembrandts, Ozomatli, No Duh, FlashPants, The English Beat, The Aquabats! and Queen Nation. Flashback Heart Attack will close out the 2023 OC Parks Summer Concert Series with an electrifying performance at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings the big screen to your favorite regional parks with 14 free movie screenings Friday nights beginning June 9 to Sept. 8 at Craig Regional Park, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages can enjoy recent blockbusters and popular classics, complete with pre-show entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. Showtimes begin after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m.
Friday night films kick off June 9 and include Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), A Bug’s Life (1998), Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Clueless (1995), Lightyear (2022), Nacho Libre (2006), Cruella (2021), Kung Fu Panda (2008), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Uncharted (2022) and Mamma Mia! (2008).
“The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to bring another fun-filled summer of entertainment to the community,” said Donald P. Wagner, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “Enjoying a free concert or movie in the beautiful parks across the County is a wonderful way for visitors of all ages to celebrate the summer outdoors."
OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series are open to all ages and free to attend with free parking. Food trucks will serve a variety of cuisines at each location and a beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and over. Join your friends and family and enjoy free concerts and movie screenings this summer with OC Parks.
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OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Thursday nights, 5 p.m. (Event starts at 5 p.m., live music begins at 6 p.m.)
*Translation services available upon request.*
Date: June 22
Concert: Paco Versailles @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 29
Concert: Sweet and Tender Hooligans @ Craig Regional Park
Date: July 6
Concert: The Rembrandts @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: July 13
Concert: Ozomatli @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: July 20
Concert: No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 27
Concert: FlashPants @ Mason Regional Park
Date: August 3
Concert: The English Beat @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 10
Concert: The Aquabats! @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 17
Concert: Queen Nation @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
Date: August 24
Concert: Flashback Heart Attack @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
OC Parks Sunset Cinema
Friday nights, 6 p.m. (Event starts at 6 p.m., movie begins at sunset)
*All movies will be shown in English.*
Date: June 9
Movie: Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 16
Movie: A Bug’s Life (1998) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 23
Movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: June 30
Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: July 7
Movie: Top Gun: Maverick (2022) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: July 14
Movie: Clueless (1995) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: July 21
Movie: Lightyear (2022) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: July 28
Movie: Nacho Libre (2006) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 4
Movie: Cruella (2021) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: August 11
Movie: Kung Fu Panda (2008) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: August 18
Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: August 25
Movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: September 1
Movie: Uncharted (2022) @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
Date: September 8
Movie: Mamma Mia! (2008) @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
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OC Parks
OC Parks manages nearly 60,000 acres of parks, historical and coastal facilities and open space for the County of Orange as part of OC Community Resources. http://www.ocparks.com
