Allison Mitchell Allison Mitchell | July 22, 2021 | Lifestyle,
Ready for some summer fun? Here are the best summer festivals and concerts in Orange County.
The 2021 Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre
With the return of the OC Fair comes its beloved summer concert series with a star-studded lineup that includes Brantley Gilbert (July 29), Pepper (July 31), Colbie Caillat (Aug. 20), Goo Goo Dolls (Aug. 25) and many more. Plus, your concert ticket grants you access to the fair for pre- or post-concert fun. Costa Mesa, pacamp.com
The 2021 Concert Series at FivePoint Amphitheatre
From country to rock, Irvine’s FivePoint Amphitheatre will host a slew of famous names this summer and fall. The spectacular lineup includes Dierks Bentley (Aug. 20), KISS (Sept. 9), Dave Matthews Band (Sept. 10-11), Lady A (Sept. 17), Pitbull (Sept. 24), Jason Aldean (Sept. 25), Lynyrd Skynyrd (Oct. 1), Brad Paisley (Oct. 9), Luke Bryan (Oct. 14) and 311 (Oct. 15), among others. Irvine, livenation.com
2021 Concerts on the Green
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic basket and head over to the Newport Beach Civic Center Green to enjoy the live music and high energy environment of its 2021 Summer Concert series. Presented by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, the free event includes The Sully Band (July 25), DSB (Aug. 22) and SantanaWays (Sept. 26). Newport Beach, newportbeachca.gov
Concerts in the Park
Round up the family to enjoy free performances on Sundays through Aug. 15 at Dana Point’s Sea Terrace Park. Tribute bands to the greats, like The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel and Elton John, will delight as you enjoy for-purchase fare and beverages that benefit a variety of organizations. Dana Point, danapoint.org
Ohana Music Festival
Ohana Music Festival is back this summer Sept. 24 to 26 and its lineup does not disappoint. The three-day concert features more than 35 performances on three stages at Doheny State Beach. Headlined by artists like Kings of Leon, Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam, this is a guaranteed great weekend. Dana Point, ohanafest.com
Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts
On select dates through Aug. 15, this summer tradition brings the Irvine community together to enjoy performances featuring dance music, rock and more. Visitors are able to bring their own food or purchase culinary options from gourmet food trucks. Admission is free but seating and picnic tables are available to purchase. Irvine, cityofirvine.org
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