Concerts & Live Music in Orange County, CA

Live music, concerts, jazz nights, and performances in Orange County, CA. Find your next show.

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Jazz Festival

Happening now · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

High School Jazz Bands, Combos, Vocal Jazz, Gospel Choirs, and A Cappella compete in the Annual Jazz Festival. A two day event with competitions beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continue through 6:00 p.m. in several venues all over campus.

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with Clay Jenkins

In 4 weeks · Fri, May 15, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Clay Jenkins’ career as a jazz artist has covered a wide range of musical experiences and responsibilities, bringing him to the forefront of the jazz performing and teaching arenas. His experience as a performer began at an early age playing with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Harry James, Buddy Rich,..

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Student Union Indoor & Patio, Star Shower Amphitheater, Quad, Student Services Center Back Patio, Student Services Center Portico, GWC Mathematics and Sciences Center Lobby, GWC Mathematics & Science Ctr - 1st Floor Patio, Language Arts - West Pat

Student Union Indoor & Patio, Star Shower Amphitheater, Quad, Student Services Center Back Patio, Student Services Center Portico, GWC Mathematics and Sciences Center Lobby, GWC Mathematics & Science Ctr - 1st Floor Patio, Language Arts - West Pat · Huntington Beach, CA

Community venue · Huntington Beach

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"Spotlight Shorts" Ten-Minute Play Festival

In 6 days · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

"Spotlight Shorts" Ten-Minute Play FestivalHosted by CSUF Theatre Education (THTR 449S and 402A)Friday, April 24, 2026 from 9 AM–3 PMParticipant Registration1–3 PM Public Showcase: (Meng Concert Hall)FREE "Spotlight Shorts" Ten-Minute Play Festival brings high school...

Music Exchange Club Meetings

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 22, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Music 105 - Classroom · Huntington Beach, CA

Music exchange club weekly meetings.

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Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts Aitken Arts Plaza, Musco Center for the Arts Milan Panic Amphitheatre and Plaza, Musco Center for the Arts W. Hall Artists Lounge, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby

Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts Aitken Arts Plaza, Musco Center for the Arts Milan Panic Amphitheatre and Plaza, Musco Center for the Arts W. Hall Artists Lounge, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby · Orange, CA

Community venue · Orange

Shared Voices Dance Concert

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Performing Arts Center (PAC), Rezanoor Stage, PAC · Irvine, CA

A harmony of perspectives, Shared Voices exchanges diverse perspectives through dance. Discover eleven works celebrating our student choreographers alongside guest choreographers Ilya Nikurov and Megan Doheny of Outrun the Bear, and New Jersey based choreographer Dawn Schultz. Experience a show...

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“A DREAM IS A SONG: A DISNEY CELEBRATION” Vocal Ensembles Concert

Fri, May 22, 1:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Step into the magical world of wonder as our vocal ensembles bring beloved Disney melodies to life. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this musical evening promises joy, nostalgia, and a touch of pixie dust. Admission: $5 Children (5-13) $8 Students $8 Seniors (55+) $10 General Tickets can be..

Tuesday Matinée Series

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 8:00 PM–9:20 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Tuesday Matinée SeriesMarch 24, April 21 and May 5 from 1–2:20 PMRecital HallFREE The Tuesday Matinée Series features performances by CSUF School of Music students in solo and chamber settings. Held on select Tuesdays at 1:00 PM in the Recital Hall at the Clayes Performing Arts...

Conversations Faculty Dance Concert

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Performing Arts Center (PAC), Rezanoor Stage, PAC · Irvine, CA

Join us for our faculty choreographed works, Conversations. Witness dialogues of movement exploring facets of life. Six works featuring live performance and screendance invite discourse on and off stage.Ticket proceeds benefit the IVC Department of Dance.Advance online ticket sales only.Purchase...

Musicians at Work

In 5 days · Fri, Apr 24, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

The Fullerton College Chamber Singers has been ranked among the finest choirs in California. Students in Chamber Singers maintain an intensive rehearsal and performance schedule, perform for local, regional, and national conferences, competitions, and festival, and tour internationally. Students in.

Windborne

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Hailed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation,” internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Windborne is known for their stunningly powerful arrangements and their ability to shift effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music within the same concert.

Free

Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble and Fullerton Latin Ensemble

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 22, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble & Fullerton Latin EnsembleBill Cunliffe, Rodolfo Zuniga & Francisco Torres, directorsTuesday, April 21 at 8 PMMeng Concert Hall Tickets: $5 CSUF students can register here to receive a complimentary ticket to music, theatre, and dance performances throughout the...

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Meet the Instrument

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Discover the magic of the orchestra through an exciting live performance! Watch, listen, and learn how strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion create their unique sounds, bringing music to life in a fun and interactive way. Space is limited! Book your tickets in advance to avoid delays! *Members..

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Applied Music Recital – Instrumental

In 4 weeks · Thu, May 14, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Music majors will be presenting the fruits of their private lesson labors from this semester to display their acquired musical skills. Attendees are invited to cheer on their loved ones, friends, and peers, making for an afternoon of shared accomplishment and celebration. This free event takes...

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Student Union Indoor Stage, Student Union Indoor (Dining & Stage)

Student Union Indoor Stage, Student Union Indoor (Dining & Stage) · Huntington Beach, CA

Community venue · Huntington Beach

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Music and Dance (MD), Dance Studio, MD 141

Music and Dance (MD), Dance Studio, MD 141 · Irvine, CA

Community venue · Irvine

Windborn

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Hailed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation,” internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Windborne is known for their stunningly powerful arrangements and their ability to shift effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music within the same concert.

Faculty Dance Concert

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

Our mission is to produce concert dance that introduces and promotes the diverse talents of our students here at Fullerton College. It is an honor to showcase the talents of our faculty choreographers, guest artists and student dancers.

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Spring Jazz Band Concert

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 2:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Celebrating the social music of the greatest composers of the 20th century ranging in style from Jazz to Old School to Hip Hop. Admission: $7 Children (5-13) $7 Seniors (55+) $7 Students $10 General This event takes place in the Campus Theater.

The Bob Reynolds Band

Fri, Jun 5, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific recording artist with 10 top-selling solo albums to his credit.

Free

Open Mic Night

In 4 weeks · Fri, May 15, 1:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Experience the power of student-led passion and talent as Cypress College’s singing community presents a concert featuring an array of captivating vocal soloists. From heartfelt ballads to electrifying anthems, each performance is a testament to the dedication and artistry of our musicians. This...

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CSU Brass Exchange: CSUF/ SDSU

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 21, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

CSU Brass Exchange: CSUF/SDSUSycil Mathai, Eric Starr, and Robert Sanders directorsMonday, April 20 at 8 PMMeng Concert Hall FREE Please check this page prior to the event for cancellation or postponement information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Box...

Jazz Combo Night

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 8, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

Small group jazz gives each player more room for individual expression through improvisation – a key component in jazz music. These ensembles barrow from every style of jazz from dixieland to the present.

The Rob Rio Band

Fri, Jun 12, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Rob Rio Band Known by some as the "Boss of the Boogie", pianoman/vocalist Rob Rio plays the boogie-woogie and jump blues of the 40's and 50's with a virtuosity and elan that has excited audiences around the world for more than 35 years.

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Sea Shanty Sunday

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Synergy VJ and Lab Band

In 2 weeks · Wed, May 6, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

The Alt. Jazz Lab Band are a high energy group performing contemporary music including latin, rock, fusion and pop. This ensemble performs on and off campus throughout the year.Synergy Vocal Jazz performs challenging repertoire at a variety of concerts on campus as well as festivals throughout...

Symphonic Winds

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 13, 2:30 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

The Symphonic Winds ensemble is the major performing group for wind, brass and percussion music majors at Fullerton College. This ensemble performs standard band literature as well as commissioning new works from both students and established composers. Entrance in the ensemble is by audition....

Symphony

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

The Fullerton College Symphony is a full orchestral ensemble comprised of Strings, Winds, Brass, and Percussion. The orchestra is comprised of undergraduate music majors and non-music majors who perform at a high level.

Treble and Tenor-Bass Chorale

In 4 weeks · Fri, May 15, 2:30 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Fullerton College · 321 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, Fullerton, CA

The Fullerton College Men's Chorale has a tradition of camaraderie. The Men's Chorale performs both on and off campus and provides students an opportunity to perform a broad range of music from a variety of genres. The Fullerton College Women’s Chorale performs classical repertoire from all musical.

Ann Hampton Callaway with Bill Cunliffe Combo

Fri, Jun 19, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America’s most gifted artists in pop and jazz. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she’s made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer.

World of Guitars with Larry Koonse, Ron Eschete and Andy Synowiec

Fri, May 22, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Ron Escheté is the consummate master of the seven-string guitar.Whether he is playing bebop, ballads or blues he is a musically sophisticated guitarist who plays with grace and dignity.

Eleanor and Dario

Fri, Jul 10, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

USA-Argentine duo Eleanor Dubinsky and Darío Acosta Teich perform jazz, Latin, French and original songs, inviting audiences to travel the world while discovering underground tributaries that connect us in our shared human experience.

The Boneshakers

Fri, Jun 26, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Nearly three decades deep, the band led by Detroit-born guitar slinger Randy Jacobs and vocal dynamo Jenny Langer comes back swinging with a record that’s all blood, sweat, and soul.