The OC Fair is back with a packed summer concert schedule at the Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar in Costa Mesa. This year’s lineup features returning legends, tribute favorites, and exciting first-time performers.
Running from July 18 to August 17, the concert series features a diverse lineup, including ’80s icons, country superstars, hard rock tributes, and Latin sensations.
All concert and reserved seats include free same-day admission to the OC Fair.
For more info, visit ocfair.com.
Here’s the full list of concerts coming to the Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar this summer.
Pacific Amphitheatre
George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Foghat
The blues-rock legends are teaming up for a high-octane show of classic hits like “Bad to the Bone” and “Slow Ride.”When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18Tickets: $35–$75 at pacamp.com
The Psychedelic Furs, The Romantics, Rooney
The Psychedelic Furs will bring their post-punk classics, The Romantics offer power-pop nostalgia, and Rooney adds indie rock flair to the night.When: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20Tickets: $39.50–$79.50 at pacamp.com
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams
A trip back to the ‘60s with Herman’s Hermits and fellow hitmakers The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams.When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23Tickets: $25–$65 at pacamp.com
Fitz and The Tantrums, Aloe Blacc
Fitz and The Tantrums return with infectious indie-pop, while soul singer Aloe Blacc joins with hits like “I Need a Dollar.”When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25Tickets: $45–$85 at pacamp.com
Dispatch, John Butler, G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter
This folk-rock lineup brings Dispatch’s uplifting anthems, John Butler’s signature guitar work, and the soulful vibes of G. Love and Donavon Frankenreiter.When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26Tickets: $49.50–$99.50 at pacamp.com
Beck with Pacific Symphony, Molly Lewis
Beck joins the Pacific Symphony for a one-night orchestral performance, with support from musical saw player Molly Lewis.When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30Tickets: $65–$155 at pacamp.com
KC and The Sunshine Band, Village People
A disco double bill with KC and The Sunshine Band’s timeless grooves and the Village People’s party-starting hits.When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31Tickets: $39.50–$89.50 at pacamp.com
Oliver Anthony
Viral sensation Oliver Anthony brings his acoustic country sound to Costa Mesa, following the success of “Rich Men North of Richmond.”When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1Tickets: $37.50–$77.50 at pacamp.com
The Fab Four
The Fab Four return with a note-for-note tribute to the Beatles, showcasing hits from the “Magical Mystery Tour” era.When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2Tickets: $25–$35 at pacamp.com
-X-, Los Lobos, Ozomatli
Los Angeles legends unite as punk pioneers X, Grammy-winning rockers Los Lobos, and genre-blending Ozomatli share the stage.When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3Tickets: $35–$75 at pacamp.com
Jeff Dunham
The famed ventriloquist and comedian brings his cast of characters and stand-up to the OC Fair stage.When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6Tickets: $47.50–$87.50 at pacamp.com
Ludacris, Ying Yang Twins
The Atlanta hip-hop star headlines a night of 2000s rap with help from crunk duo Ying Yang Twins.When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7Tickets: $55–$125 at pacamp.com
Brett Young, Conner Smith
Country-pop artist Brett Young returns to his home county for a headlining set, joined by up-and-comer Conner Smith.When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8Tickets: $50–$125 at pacamp.com
Melissa Etheridge, Indigo Girls
Two powerful voices of Americana and folk-rock share the bill for a night of introspective storytelling and soaring melodies.When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9Tickets: $55–$95 at pacamp.com
Tribal Seeds, The Expendables, Mike Love, Simpkin Project
A stacked reggae lineup featuring the rootsy sounds of Tribal Seeds, ska-punk band The Expendables, and singer-songwriter Mike Love.When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10Tickets: $29.50–$69.50 at pacamp.com
T-Pain, DJ Montay
Grammy-winning artist T-Pain will bring hits like “Buy U a Drank” to the stage with support from longtime collaborator DJ Montay.When: 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13Tickets: $67.50–$152.50 at pacamp.com
Carly Pearce, Restless Road
Carly Pearce, known for hits like “What He Didn’t Do,” headlines with support from country trio Restless Road.When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14Tickets: $39.50–$77.50 at pacamp.com
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors
Three ‘90s alternative rock staples come together for a night of harmonica solos, singalongs and jam band nostalgia.When: 6:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15Tickets: $39.50–$85 at pacamp.com
Swift Nation, Bad Guy Billie
Tribute acts Swift Nation and Bad Guy Billie bring the music of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to life with full costumes and choreography.When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16Tickets: $22.50–$32.50 at pacamp.com
Grupo Marca Registrada
Regional Mexican band Grupo Marca Registrada headlines with their unique blend of corridos and banda.When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17Tickets: $55–$95 at pacamp.com
The Hangar
Tickets for all shows start at $20-$50. Tickets are available at ocfair.com/thehangar.
Friday, July 18
24K Magic: A tribute to Bruno Mars. The funk group will dive into Mars’ catalog of hits like “Uptown Funk” and “That’s What I Like.”When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $30 / $25 / $22.50
Saturday, July 19
Start Making Sense: The Talking Heads tribute. The 10-piece tribute band will play hits like “Psycho Killer,” “This Must Be The Place” and “Burning Down The House.”When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $32.50 / $25 / $22.50
Sunday, July 20
Jimmy’s Buffet: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. The performance pays homage to the late tropical rock icon with crowd favorites like “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday” and more.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
Wednesday, July 23
Devotional: The Depeche Mode Experience. Covering songs from the band’s 15-record repertoire, such as “Enjoy The Silence” and “Personal Jesus.”When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $32.50 / $25 / $22.50
Thursday, July 24
The Monkee Men: The #1 Monkees Tribute. The band performs a fun and nostalgic set of Monkees classics including “Last Train To Clarksville,” “Daydream Believer” and more.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
Friday, July 25
Led Zepplica: The International Led Zeppelin Tribute Band. A high-energy tribute that recreates the thunderous sound and stage presence of Led Zeppelin in their prime.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
Saturday, July 26
It’s Britney Beep: A Live Tribute to Britney Spears. This tribute covers Spears’ biggest pop moments, from her ‘90s breakout to her 2000s chart-toppers.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $25 / $22.50 / $20
Sunday, July 27
Yachty By Nature: The Smoothest Yacht Rock Band. The group performs breezy hits from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s with faithful recreations of artists like Hall & Oates, Toto and Steely Dan.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
Wednesday, July 30
Elton: The Early Years. Kenny Metcalf recreates Elton John’s eccentric fits and dynamic stage presence while performing all the early hits.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $35 / $27.50 / $20
Thursday, July 31
Green Today: A tribute to Green Day. The group channels the spirit of Green Day’s explosive punk-pop hits with fan favorites like “Basket Case” and “Holiday.”When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20
Friday, Aug. 1
DSB: The World’s Greatest Journey Tribute Band. DSB returns to perform faithful renditions of Journey’s biggest stadium rock anthems including “Don’t Stop Believin’.”When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $35 / $27.50 / $20
Saturday, Aug. 2
Which One’s Pink?: A tribute to Pink Floyd. A celebration of the 51st anniversary of “Dark Side of the Moon,” featuring a full light show and sonic recreations of Floyd’s greatest hits.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $40 / $27.50 / $22.50
Sunday, Aug. 3
Embajadores del Mariachi: Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez. The mariachi band will serenade fans for the night with iconic mariachi tunes performed with rich harmonies and tradition.When: 2:30 p.m.Tickets: $35 / $30 / $25
Wednesday & Thursday, Aug. 6–7
Queen Nation: A tribute to the music of Queen. Vocalist Gregory Finsley channels his best Freddie Mercury while singing his way through Queen’s biggest hits from the ’70s and ’80s.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $50 / $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
Friday, Aug. 8
Dead Man’s Party: An Oingo Boingo and Danny Elfman tribute playing hits like “Only a Lad,” “Weird Science” and more.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $37.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Saturday, Aug. 9
Run the World / Rihanna Replay. This high-energy tribute show features back-to-back performances of Beyoncé’s powerhouse anthems and Rihanna’s pop-reggae hits.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $25 / $22.50 / $20
Sunday, Aug. 10
One More Night: Phil Collins and Genesis Tribute. One More Night’s performances are a heartfelt homage to the songs of Phil Collins and Genesis. The band brings hybrid versions that capture the essence of the studio releases along with the magic of live renditions, creating an experience that is both familiar and fresh.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20
Thursday, Aug. 14
Red Corvette: A tribute to the music icon Prince as they play almost four decades worth of music.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20
Friday, Aug. 15
Twisted Gypsy: A tribute to the music of rock band Fleetwood Mac that’ll take fans back to the heyday of ’70s rock ‘n roll.When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20
Saturday, Aug. 16
Blink 180True: A Tribute to Blink-182. The band performs a fast-paced set of Blink’s most beloved pop-punk anthems including “All the Small Things” and “What’s My Age Again?”When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $27.50 / $22.50 / $17.50
Sunday, Aug. 17
Hot Lava: The Ultimate B-52’s Revue. Expect an electric tribute performance celebrating the fun and flamboyance of the B-52s with hits like “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster.”When: 8:15 p.m.Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20