The OC Fair returns this summer with a full slate of concerts at the Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar, bringing country stars, rock icons, hip-hop artists, comedians and tribute acts to Costa Mesa.
While the OC Fair runs July 17 through Aug. 16, the Toyota Summer Concert Series extends beyond the fair with several post-fair performances, including shows by Diana Ross, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Steve Aoki and Tyga, and Boy George and Culture Club. Most Pacific Amphitheatre tickets include same-day OC Fair admission during the fair’s run.
Here’s the full lineup of concerts coming to the Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar this summer.
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Rebelution (pictured performing during Cali Vibes Festival at Marina Green Park in Long Beach on Friday, February 17, 2023) will headline Pacific Amphitheatre on Aug. 7-9.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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Rebelution (pictured performing during Cali Vibes Festival at Marina Green Park in Long Beach on Friday, February 17, 2023) will headline Pacific Amphitheatre on Aug. 7-9.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Pacific Amphitheatre
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The Elovaters, The Hip Abduction, Afroman
The Elovaters will open the OC Fair’s summer concert series alongside The Hip Abduction and Afroman. The reggae-rock band reached No. 1 on Billboard’s reggae albums chart with “Defy Gravity” and has since released “Endless Summer,” continuing its mix of reggae, rock and surf influences.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11
Tickets: Starting at $64
Willie Nelson and Family, Caroline Grace
Country music legend Willie Nelson will bring his longtime backing band to the Pacific Amphitheatre for an evening spanning more than seven decades of music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee continues to tour and release new music, most recently with the albums “The Border” and “Last Leaf on the Tree.”
When: 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12
Tickets: Starting at $101
Midland
Country trio Midland will bring its blend of traditional and contemporary country to the Pacific Amphitheatre to open the 2026 OC Fair. The Grammy-nominated band is known for hits including “Drinkin’ Problem” and “Burn Out,” while Nikki Lane opens the show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17
Tickets: Starting at $101
Chris Young
Country singer Chris Young will take the Pacific Amphitheatre stage with support from Shaylen. The Tennessee native has earned 14 No. 1 country singles during his career, including hits like “Tomorrow,” “I’m Comin’ Over” and “Famous Friends.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18
Tickets: Starting at $64
Cole Swindell
Cole Swindell has built a string of country radio hits throughout his career, including “Chillin’ It,” “You Should Be Here” and “She Had Me at Heads Carolina.” Singer-songwriter John Morgan opens the show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19
Tickets: Starting at $77
Happy Together Tour
The Happy Together Tour returns with a lineup of artists behind dozens of pop hits from the 1960s and ’70s. This year’s bill features The Association, The Troggs, Jason Scheff, Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante, The Vogues and The Cowsills.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22
Tickets: Starting at $47
Lauren Daigle
Two-time Grammy winner Lauren Daigle has become one of contemporary Christian music’s biggest crossover artists with hits including “You Say,” “Rescue” and “Trust in You.” Franni Cash opens the show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23
Tickets: Starting at $112
Kolohe Kai
Hawaii reggae artist Kolohe Kai brings its island-inspired sound to the OC Fair with support from HIRIE. Led by Roman De Peralta, Kolohe Kai is known for songs including “Ehu Girl,” “Cool Down” and “Heartstrings.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24
Tickets: Starting at $108
ABBA LA, Elton – The Early Years
Tribute acts ABBA LA and Elton – The Early Years will celebrate the music of two pop icons with performances of hits including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Your Song” and “Bennie and the Jets.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25
Tickets: Starting at $49
Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Tonic
Nostalgia takes center stage with a lineup of late-’90s and early-2000s rock favorites. Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth and Tonic will perform hits including “Fly,” “Every Morning,” “All Star,” “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “If You Could Only See.”
When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26
Tickets: Starting at $68
Cypress Hill
Los Angeles genre-blending band Ozomatli will join West Coast hip-hop pioneers Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill, whose albums include “Black Sunday,” remains known for hits like “Insane in the Brain” and “How I Could Just Kill a Man.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29
Tickets: Starting at $71
Trevor Noah
Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah is best known for his years as host of “The Daily Show” and as the longtime host of the Grammy Awards. He is also the author of the bestselling memoir “Born a Crime” and continues to tour internationally with his stand-up comedy.
When: 8:15 p.m. Thursday, July 30
Tickets: Starting at $94
Nile Rodgers and CHIC
Nile Rodgers and CHIC will bring decades of disco and funk hits to the OC Fair. Rodgers is known for classics including “Le Freak” and “Good Times” and for his work producing artists such as David Bowie, Madonna and Daft Punk. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe opens the show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31
Tickets: Starting at $74
The Fab Four
The Fab Four, an Emmy-winning Beatles tribute act founded in Orange County, recreates the music and look of The Beatles with performances spanning the group’s early hits through later albums like “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and “Abbey Road.”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1
Tickets: Starting at $56
Nelly, Too $hort
Three-time Grammy winner Nelly will perform alongside fellow hip-hop pioneer Too $hort. Nelly’s catalog includes hits such as “Hot in Herre,” “Ride wit Me,” “Dilemma” and “Just a Dream.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2
Tickets: Starting at $130
John Fogerty
John Fogerty, the former frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival, continues to perform classics from the band’s catalog, including “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” Hearty Har opens the show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5
Tickets: Starting at $119
Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle and The O’Jays will share the bill for a night of R&B and soul classics. LaBelle’s career spans more than six decades, while The O’Jays continue their farewell tour with hits including “Love Train” and “For the Love of Money.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6
Tickets: Starting at $72
Rebelution
Rebelution returns to the OC Fair for its annual three-night run with support from Skip Marley and Niko Rubio. The California reggae band has released multiple Billboard No. 1 reggae albums and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7; Saturday, Aug. 8; and Sunday, Aug. 9
Tickets: Starting at $113
AJR
Indie pop trio AJR has built a devoted following with songs including “Weak,” “Sober Up” and “Bang!” The Happy Fits and Avery Cochrane will join the sibling group.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12
Tickets: Starting at $118
Dwight Yoakam
Country music veteran Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums during a career spanning four decades. The Grammy-nominated singer is known for hits including “Guitars, Cadillacs,” “Fast as You” and “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere,” and recently released his first new studio album in nine years, “Brighter Days.”
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13
Tickets: Starting at $81
The Head and the Heart
Indie folk band The Head and the Heart has built its following with songs including “Honeybee,” “All We Ever Knew” and “Rivers and Roads.” The Seattle group will be joined by Wilderado in support of its latest album, “Aperture.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14
Tickets: Starting at $95
Colbie Caillat, Mitchell Tenpenny
Two-time Grammy winner Colbie Caillat will share the stage with country singer Mitchell Tenpenny. Caillat is known for hits including “Bubbly,” “Realize” and her Grammy-winning duet “Lucky,” while Tenpenny has topped the country charts with songs such as “Drunk Me” and “Truth About You.”
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15
Tickets: Starting at $68
Steel Pulse
Grammy-winning reggae band Steel Pulse has spent five decades blending roots reggae with songs centered on social justice and human rights. The British group will be joined by Eli-Mac.
When: 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16
Tickets: Starting at $64
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
Jason Bonham, the son of late John Bonham, pays tribute to Led Zeppelin with a set featuring classics from the band’s catalog. Bonham has also performed alongside surviving Led Zeppelin members during several reunion performances.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22
Tickets: Starting at $76
Los Tucanes de Tijuana
Regional Mexican favorites Los Tucanes de Tijuana will feature support from Código FN. Formed in 1987, Los Tucanes de Tijuana are known for blending norteño, corridos and cumbia and have released more than 30 albums.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23
Tickets: Starting at $98
An Evening With Diana Ross
Diana Ross brings her decades-spanning catalog to the OC Fair with hits from her time as the lead singer of The Supremes and her solo career, including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Upside Down” and “I’m Coming Out.”
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28
Tickets: Starting at $116
Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Alison Krauss reunites with Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas for a night of bluegrass, country and Americana. Krauss, a 27-time Grammy winner, will be joined by opening act Theo Lawrence.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29
Tickets: Starting at $68
Steve Aoki and Tyga
DJ and producer Steve Aoki joins rapper Tyga for a post-fair concert featuring electronic dance music and hip-hop. The lineup also includes EDM duo Twinsick.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3
Tickets: Starting at $118
Boy George and Culture Club
Boy George reunites with Culture Club for a performance featuring hits including “Karma Chameleon,” “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” and “Time (Clock of the Heart).” The band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1984.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
Tickets: Starting at $110
The Hangar
Tickets vary by show and are available at ocfair.com/thehangar.
Friday, July 17
Twisted Gypsy: The Fleetwood Mac tribute performs classics including “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way” and “Rhiannon.”
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Saturday, July 18
Coldplay USA: The Coldplay tribute recreates songs such as “Yellow,” “Fix You” and “Viva La Vida.”
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Sunday, July 19
Burritos: The Sublime tribute celebrates the Southern California band’s ska-punk catalog.
When: 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 / $22.50 / $20
Sunday, July 19
Devotional: The Depeche Mode tribute band performs fan favorites spanning the group’s four-decade career.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Wednesday, July 22
One More Night: The tribute act honors the music of Phil Collins and Genesis.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Thursday, July 23
Forever Rod: This Rod Stewart tribute features hits from the singer’s solo career.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $25 / $22.50 / $20
Friday, July 24
Dead Man’s Party: The tribute act celebrates the music of Oingo Boingo and Danny Elfman.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $50 / $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Saturday, July 25
Which One’s Pink?: The Pink Floyd tribute will perform The Dark Side of the Moon along with other favorites.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $50 / $32.50 / $22.50
Sunday, July 26
Yachty By Nature: The Southern California band performs soft rock and yacht rock favorites from the 1970s and ’80s.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $50 / $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Wednesday, July 29
Breakdown: The Tom Petty tribute performs songs from Petty’s solo career and his years with the Heartbreakers.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20
Thursday, July 30
DSB: The Journey tribute band performs classics including “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Any Way You Want It.”
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $50 / $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Friday, July 31
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead: The improvisational rock band offers its own take on the music of the Grateful Dead.
When: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $79.50 / $59.50
Saturday, Aug. 1
It’s Britney Beep: The Britney Spears tribute recreates pop hits from across the singer’s career.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Sunday, Aug. 2
Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández: The Grammy-winning mariachi ensemble performs traditional and contemporary Mexican music.
When: 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $50 / $40 / $30 / $20
Sunday, Aug. 2
Michael – The Concert: The Michael Jackson tribute showcases many of the King of Pop’s biggest hits.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $40 / $32.50 / $25
Wednesday, Aug. 5
Queen Nation: The Queen tribute performs favorites including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love.”
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $50 / $32.50 / $27.50 / $25
Thursday, Aug. 6
Queen Nation: The Queen tribute returns for a second night of the band’s biggest hits.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $50 / $32.50 / $27.50 / $25
Friday, Aug. 7
Wallen and Wilson: The tribute show celebrates the music of Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $30 / $25 / $22.50
Saturday, Aug. 8
Start Making Sense: The 10-piece Talking Heads tribute performs songs including “Psycho Killer,” “Burning Down the House” and “This Must Be the Place.”
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50 / $27.50 / $25
Sunday, Aug. 9
Jimmy’s Buffet: The Jimmy Buffett tribute performs laid-back favorites inspired by the late singer-songwriter’s catalog.
When: 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 / $22 / $20
Sunday, Aug. 9
Catch A Wave: The Beach Boys tribute celebrates the surf rock pioneers’ biggest hits.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Wednesday, Aug. 12
24K Magic: The Bruno Mars tribute performs chart-toppers including “Uptown Funk,” “24K Magic” and “That’s What I Like.”
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $40 / $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Thursday, Aug. 13
24K Magic: The Bruno Mars tribute returns for a second performance.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $40 / $32.50 / $27.50 / $22.50
Friday, Aug. 14
Bee Gees Gold: The Bee Gees tribute showcases the trio’s disco-era hits and harmonies.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $40 / $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
Saturday, Aug. 15
No Duh: The No Doubt tribute performs songs from the Orange County ska-punk band’s catalog.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
Sunday, Aug. 16
Swift Nation: The Taylor Swift tribute invites fans to sing along to hits spanning the pop superstar’s career.
When: 8:15 p.m.
Tickets: $40 / $27.50 / $25 / $22.50
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