Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks
June 7 to August 30, 2024.
(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are excited to announce the 2024 lineup for the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment under the stars at regional parks with free live music and movie screenings all summer long. All events are free to attend with free parking and food and drink options available for purchase.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 20 to Aug. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from exceptional bands and artists 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 The Smiths and Morrissey cover band Sweet and Tender Hooligans June 20 at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton, followed by popular local and renowned artists including Mariachi Divas, Flashback Heart Attack, A Thousand Horses, No Duh, Ozomatli, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The FABBA Show. Jimmy’s Buffet will round out the 2024 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings the big screen to the great outdoors in your favorite regional parks with 12 free movie screenings Friday nights beginning June 7 to Aug. 30 at Craig Regional Park, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages can enjoy recent blockbusters and popular classic films, complete with dynamic pre-show entertainment such as character interactions, DJ-led games and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with screenings starting after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m.
Friday night films kick off June 7 and include Wonka (2023), The Little Rascals (1994), Migration (2023), Men in Black (1997), Trolls Band Together (2023), Barbie (2023), National Treasure (2004), Frozen II (2019), Napoleon Dynamite (2004), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), 13 Going on 30 (2004) and The Goonies (1985).
“The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to continue this beloved annual community tradition,” said Chairman Donald P. Wagner, Orange County Board of Supervisors. “The return of the OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema promises yet another season of free, outdoor entertainment, inviting everyone to experience the joy of music and film throughout Orange County’s stunning regional parks."
OC Parks Summer Concert Series and OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series are open to the public of all ages and free to attend with free parking. Food trucks will serve a variety of tasty food options at each event and a beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and older. Gather your chairs, blankets, 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 20
Concert: Sweet and Tender Hooligans @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 27
Concert: Mariachi Divas @ Craig Regional Park
*No summer concert July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Date: July 11
Concert: Flashback Heart Attack @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 18
Concert: A Thousand Horses @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: July 25
Concert: No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt & Gwen Stefani @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 1
Concert: Ozomatli @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 8
Concert: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 15
Concert: The FABBA Show @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
Date: August 22
Concert: Jimmy’s Buffet @ 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 7
Movie: Wonka (2023) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 14
Movie: The Little Rascals (1994) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 21
Movie: Migration (2023) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: June 28
Movie: Men in Black (1997) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
*No cinema event July 5 in observance of Independence Day weekend.
Date: July 12
Movie: Trolls Band Together (2023) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 19
Movie: Barbie (2023) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: July 26
Movie: National Treasure (2004) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: August 2
Movie: Frozen II (2019) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 9
Movie: Napoleon Dynamite (2004) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 16
Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: August 23
Movie: 13 Going on 30 (2004) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: August 30
Movie: The Goonies (1985) @ 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
