Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema in Orange County

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Families enjoying summer concerts and movie nights in Orange County parks

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Prepare for an unforgettable summer in Orange County with a fantastic lineup of free entertainment! From June 6 to August 29, 2025, the County of Orange and OC Parks will host a Summer Concert Series featuring outdoor concerts and a Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy nine free concerts every Thursday evening and 12 movie screenings every Friday night, all under the stars. Join in on the family-friendly fun, delicious food, and great music throughout the summer months!

Get Ready for a Summer of Fun in Orange County!

Attention all Orange County residents and visitors! Mark your calendars because the warm, sunny days of summer are bringing a fantastic lineup of free entertainment to the area! Starting from June 6 to August 29, 2025, the County of Orange and OC Parks have got something special lined up with their much-anticipated Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema screenings. And the best part? It won’t cost you a dime!

Concert Fever Hits the Parks!

The Summer Concert Series is all set to rock your Thursdays this summer, with nine free outdoor concerts taking place from June 19 to August 21, every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Concert enthusiasts can look forward to top-notch musical acts, all hosted at stunning park locations, including:

Mile Square Regional Park
Mason Regional Park
Craig Regional Park
Irvine Regional Park
Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

The series will kick off with a bang as the Grammy-award-winning band Ozomatli takes the stage at Mile Square Regional Park on June 19. They’re just the beginning of a star-studded lineup that will have you singing and dancing all summer long!

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

June 26: Doin’ Time – A tribute to Sublime
July 10: Flashback Heart Attack – Bringing you 80’s hits
July 17: Mariachi Divas – Spreading the love with vibrant tunes
July 24: The Pistol Blonde – Female country covers you’ll adore
July 31: Dream Like Taylor – A Taylor Swift tribute you won’t want to miss
August 7: Elton The Early Years – The iconic sounds of Elton John
August 14: No Duh – The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt
August 21: Boy Band Review – Starring the greatest boy band hits, closing out the series at Bluff Park!

Movie Night Magic!

But wait, there’s more! OC Parks isn’t stopping at concerts. They’re also bringing us the Sunset Cinema film series, which features 12 free movie screenings on Friday nights starting June 6. So, grab your friends and family and head out to your local park for some great films under the stars!

Movies will start around 8 p.m., following a lively pre-show of entertainment kicking off at 6 p.m. Expect some fun times with character meet-and-greets and DJ-led games. And guess what? Delicious food trucks will be on-site offering meals for you to indulge in as you settle in for the film!

Here’s the lineup for the movie screenings:

June 6: Despicable Me 4 (2024) at Carbon Canyon Regional Park
June 13: Charlie’s Angels (2000) at Carbon Canyon Regional Park
June 20: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Craig Regional Park
June 27: Hercules (1997) at Craig Regional Park
July 11: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at Mason Regional Park
July 18: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) at Yorba Regional Park
July 25: Miss Congeniality (2000) at Yorba Regional Park
August 1: Twisters (2024) at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
August 8: The Greatest Showman (2017) at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
August 15: Elemental (2023) at Irvine Regional Park
August 22: Shrek (2001) at Irvine Regional Park
August 29: Moana 2 (2024) at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

Cheers to Summer!

For all the adults looking to unwind, there will be a special beer and wine garden available for those aged 21 and older at the movie screenings. So why not kick back, relax, and enjoy a lovely evening under the stars with great food, drinks, and entertainment?

This incredible series has brought joy to the community for years, fostering friendships and creating lasting memories. Whether you’re a concert lover, a movie fanatic, or just looking for family-friendly activities to enjoy during the summer, these events are not to be missed!

So grab your picnic blankets, gather your loved ones, and prepare for a summer filled with laughter, music, and cinematic magic right here in Orange County!