Plan Your Summer with Free Concerts and Movies in Orange County!

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Experience a summer filled with music and movies in the beautiful parks of Orange County.

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Orange County is gearing up for a summer packed with free outdoor concerts and movie screenings! From June 6 to August 29, OC Parks invites everyone to enjoy a range of entertainment at beautiful parks across the county. With no admission fees and a variety of food options available for purchase, it’s the perfect opportunity to gather with family and friends and enjoy memorable nights under the stars. Don’t miss out on concerts featuring tribute bands and popular films at the Sunset Cinema. Get ready for unforgettable summer nights in OC!

Get Ready for a Summer Full of Music and Movies in Orange County!

Hey there, Orange County! Are you ready to kick off an amazing summer? The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to announce a fantastic lineup for the 2025 OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series! From June 6 to August 29, mark your calendars and prepare for a dazzling range of entertainment right in our beautiful parks.

Everything is Free!

The best part? All events are free to attend, including parking! That’s right. You can enjoy a delightful evening under the stars without spending a dime. How cool is that? Plus, if you get hungry while you’re enjoying the music or movie, you can grab some tasty food and drinks available for purchase at the events.

Summer Concert Series – Let the Music Play!

Get ready to rock out this summer with the OC Parks Summer Concert Series! Every Thursday evening from June 19 to August 21, you can catch nine incredible free outdoor concerts, all starting at 5 p.m. and running until 8 p.m. at various beautiful locations including Mile Square Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, and more!

The music kicks off on June 19 with the world-renowned Grammy-winning band, Ozomatli, performing at Mile Square Regional Park. Talk about starting with a bang!

Here’s what else you can look forward to:

June 26: Doin’ Time (Sublime tribute) at Mile Square Regional Park
July 10: Flashback Heart Attack (80’s hits) at Mason Regional Park
July 17: Mariachi Divas at Craig Regional Park
July 24: The Pistol Blonde (female country cover) at Craig Regional Park
July 31: Dream Like Taylor (Taylor Swift tribute) at Irvine Regional Park
August 7: Elton The Early Years at Irvine Regional Park
August 14: No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
August 21: Boy Band Review at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, closing out the concert series

Sunset Cinema – Movie Nights Under the Stars!

As if the concerts weren’t enough, the OC Parks Sunset Cinema series is back with 12 free movie screenings on Friday nights, starting June 6! Movies will be shown at various parks across the county, and screenings begin at 6 p.m. with films starting around 8 p.m. after the sun goes down. Grab your family and friends and enjoy a night of cinema magic!

Here’s a sneak peek at the movie lineup:

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 (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

Pre-Show Fun!

Don’t forget, there’s fun before the movies too! Enjoy some fantastic pre-show entertainment that includes character meet-and-greets and DJ-led games, making the whole night a memorable experience for the entire family.

Bring Your Friends and Family!

This summer is all about community, so gather your loved ones, bring along a blanket or folding chair, and come enjoy the arts in the great outdoors. And for the adults, there’s even a beer and wine garden for those aged 21 and older! So everyone can have a little something to enjoy.

For all the details including a full schedule, don’t forget to check out the OC Parks website. This is sure to be a summer filled with fun, laughter, and great memories in Orange County!