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Holiday Organ Spectacular in Costa Mesa
Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with a world-class organist and members of Pacific Symphony.
The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
reat the whole family to this holiday tradition as the American Ballet Theatre returns its critically acclaimed production. Enjoy the sounds and movements of ballet and the enchantment of the holidays.
Blue Man Group at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
January 7-12: Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.
The Joshua Show: Episode 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
February 1-2: Life got you down? Spend an hour with award-winning puppeteer, Joshua Holden. The Joshua Show: Episode 2 thrills audiences of all ages by celebrating individuality in ourselves and others, helping to combat the doldrums of everyday life.
Brilliance: A Night of Music and Light at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
March 7: As the sun goes down, watch Argyros Plaza light up! Enjoy an evening of art, technology, and fun with the latest in interactive art and a silent disco.
Free Mardi Gras Celebration at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
February 15: Experience the energy of New Orleans here in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom for the Arts Center's free Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy live music and more, all ages welcome!
Peter and the Wolf at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
February 29: Join Peter and his brave animal friends on an adventure to outsmart the Big Bad Wolf! Enjoy free themed activities before the show.
Rock, Paper, Scissors: ยกDAMAS! at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
March 21: In honor of International Womenโs Month, meet inspiring female creators and discover your own DIY spirit at Rock, Paper, Scissors: ยกDAMAS!
Movie Nights – Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 18-19: Bring your beach chairs, blankets, and favorite refreshments to enjoy classic films under the stars. Seating for movies is in safely-distanced "pods" which can accommodate up to 6 viewers. Price per pod is $30. Movies start at 6:30pm. Elf (12/18) and double-feature Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty's Winter Adventure (12/19).
“The LEGO Movie” – Movie Night at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
Saturday, March 6: Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts on the Argyros Plaza for a movie night featuringย The LEGO Movie. Each viewing area will be separated by 8 feet of space from neighboring viewing areas.
“Aladdin” – Movie Night at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, APRIL 10: Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts on the Argyros Plaza for a movie night featuringย Aladdin (2019). Each viewing area will be separated by 6 feet of space from neighboring viewing areas.
Spring Carnival at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SUNDAY, MAY 16: Watch live performances and enjoy springtime activities on the Argyros Plaza. Activities include springtime-themed cookie decorating, create your own mini herb garden, decorate and wear a pair of butterfly wings, and more!
The Lucky Band Performs at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
AUGUST 7: The Lucky Band is bringing their upbeat, family-friendly music to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza! sย The New York Timesย stated, this husband-and-wife duo are โpurveyors of indie pop-rock for familiesโ and are sure to bring their clever lyrics and catchy beats to the Centerโs audience.
Dan & Claudia Zanes at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2: Dance and sing along in a joyful, homespun, musical celebration with Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian American music therapist/Jazz vocalist, Claudia Zanes.
Fall for All at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Celebrate fall with different cultural traditions featuring live performances from local community groups and festival activities for the whole family.
The Nightmare Before Christmas at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021: Cozy up with some cocoa and head to Argyros Plaza for a movie night that the whole family will enjoy.
Holidays Around the World at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2021: Enjoy live performances from local music and dance groups that celebrate holiday traditions from around the world, create your own seasonal craft, and spectacular snowfall.
A Magical Cirque Christmas at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2021: Enjoy an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry treat thatโs perfect for the entire family.
Secrets of Space at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
APRIL 2-3: Using magical illusions and a state-of-the-art digital LED wall, the sisters and the audience embark on an interactive journey across the galaxy. Pre-show activities include a special virtual reality experience, create and launch your own rocket, and out of this world photo ops.
Cirque for Kids with the Pacific Symphony
APRIL 23: Symphony + Circus = a spectacular show, created especially for kids! Experience a jaw-dropping fusion of fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen who perform their cirque acts while Pacific Symphony provides a soundtrack of classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites.
Farfalle at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
APRIL 30 - MAY 1: Farfalle, Italian for โbutterflies,โ is an interactive visual feast that follows the exciting journey of a caterpillar as it morphs into a beautiful butterfly. From composing songs and lullabies with their feet, to chasing caterpillars, to painting the air, this performance blurs the lines between art and play, creating a brand-new experience that ignites all the senses!
Cenicienta at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MAY 14-15: Cenicienta is a modern, bilingual stage- adaptation ofย Cinderellaย that tackles culture, family, and the power of language.
The Joshua Show at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SEPTEMBER 24-25: A modern-day Mr. Rogers with hipster appeal, Joshua Holden and his puppet sidekick, Mr. Nicholas, bring their award-winning family production The Joshua Show across the globe. With live music, tap dancing, physical comedy, and multiple styles of puppetry, this whimsical show is sure to bring out everyone's joyful side.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster at Segerstrom
OCTOBER 29-30: Leonardo! tells the story of a monster who longs to be scary and the big decisions about identity and empathy that we all must make. This live theater production is adapted from the beloved childrenโs books by Mo Willems, and realized through live actors, 3D puppets, DIY cinema, and immersive sound.
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