Schedule for 2024

A new initiative of the Arts & Culture Master Plan, the City hosts Free Park Performances; small, free pop-up performances at various Costa Mesa parks, locations and events, occurring throughout the year.

Symphony in the Cities

Pacific Symphony

July 30, 2024

Time: 5 p.m. pre-show activities and 6pm start time

Fairview Park at 2501 Placentia Ave. Costa Mesa

Concerts in the Park 

Symphony on the Go!

Pacific Symphony

August 24, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Heller Park at 257 E. 16th St. Costa Mesa 

More information about Symphony on the Go!

Downloadable Flyer

ARTventure Community Arts Day Performances

September 14, 2024

Event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON THE INDOOR STAGE

Norma Hertzog Community Center

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Side Note Keys 

12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Arts & Learning Conservatory String Ensemble

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sonia Marie Olivas, Harpist

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON THE OUTDOOR STAGE

Lions Park Lawn

11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Estancia High School Band

11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Arts & Learning Conservatory Students

11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. City Introduction

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.  Bob Baker Marionette Theater 

1: 15 p.m. to 2 p.m. Backhausdance

2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Vanguard University Jazz Ensemble

National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

September 28, 2024

Lion's Park Lawn at 570 W. 18th St. in Costa Mesa

Event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Performances

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. TBD

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. TBD