News Summary
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!
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Additional Resources
- ABC7 News: 2025 Summer Concert & Sunset Cinema Film Series
- Wikipedia: Summer Concert Series
- NBC Los Angeles: Sweet Summer Freebies and Events
- Google Search: Summer activities in Southern California
- OC Register: Fun Things to Do in Southern California
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Free Concert
- Irvine Standard: OC Parks Summer Concert Series
- Google News: OC Parks events
- Mommy Poppins: Free Los Angeles Summer Concerts
- Google Search: Outdoor summer music festivals
