Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks
June 6 to August 29, 2025.
(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to unveil the lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. These signature outdoor events offer fantastic opportunities for families and friends to enjoy unforgettable nights of live music and movie screenings at some of Orange County’s most beautiful regional parks all summer long. All events are free to enjoy, 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 19 to Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from exceptional bands and artists at Mile Square Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Whether you’re into Latin rhythms, rock, pop or country, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Summer concerts kick off June 19 at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley with Grammy-award winning band Ozomatli, followed by other must-see performances including Doin’ Time (Sublime tribute), Flashback Heart Attack (80’s hits), the Grammy award-winning Mariachi Divas and The Pistol Blonde (female country cover). Special tribute acts include Dream Like Taylor (Taylor Swift), Elton The Early Years and No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt. Boy Band Review will close out the 2025 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, performing top hits from popular boy bands and more!
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings recent blockbusters and beloved classic films to scenic parks across Orange County. Experience 12 free movie screenings Friday nights, beginning June 6 through Aug. 29, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy lively pre-show entertainment such as character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with screenings starting after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m.
Friday movie nights kick off June 6 and include Despicable Me 4 (2024), Charlie’s Angels (2000), Inside Out 2 (2024), Hercules (1997), Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Miss Congeniality (2000), Twisters (2024), The Greatest Showman (2017), Elemental (2023), Shrek (2001) and Moana 2 (2024).
“We’re excited to continue this wonderful summer tradition for the community to enjoy with their families,” said Chair Doug Chaffee, Orange County Board of Supervisors. “The OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series offer a fantastic opportunity to experience free live music and films in the beautiful settings of Orange County’s regional parks, bringing people together to create long-lasting special memories.”
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 19
Concert: Ozomatli @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: June 26
Concert: Doin’ Time @ Mile Square Regional Park
*No concert on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Date: July 10
Concert: Flashback Heart Attack @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 17
Concert: Mariachi Divas @ Craig Regional Park
Date: July 24
Concert: The Pistol Blonde @ Craig Regional Park
Date: July 31
Concert: Dream Like Taylor @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 7
Concert: Elton The Early Years @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 14
Concert: No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
Date: August 21
Concert: Boy Band Review @ 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 6
Movie: Despicable Me 4 (2024) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: June 13
Movie: Charlie’s Angels (2000) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: June 20
Movie: Inside Out 2 (2024) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 27
Movie: Hercules (1997) @ Craig Regional Park
*No cinema event on July 5 in observance of Independence Day weekend.
Date: July 11
Movie: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 18
Movie: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: July 25
Movie: Miss Congeniality (2000) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: August 1
Movie: Twisters (2024) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: August 8
Movie: The Greatest Showman (2017) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: August 15
Movie: Elemental (2023) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 22
Movie: Shrek (2001) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 29
Movie: Moana 2 (2024) @ 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
