Upcoming · Huntington Beach, CA
Things to Do in Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach hosts around 600 upcoming events, with approximately 300 scheduled within the next month. About 15 percent of these listings are free to attend. The largest categories include Community & Social gatherings and Concerts & Live Music, each featuring roughly 150 events. Theater & Performing Arts shows number about 80, followed by Nightlife & Clubbing and Seasonal & Holiday activities with around 40 entries each. Workshops & Classes make up the remaining 30 listings. Key venues hosting these activities include Old World Festival Hall & Concert Venue, The Lyceum Theater, The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot, The Bungalow Huntington Beach, The Wayfarer, and Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Performers such as Darker Waves have upcoming dates in the area. With a population of about 200,000 according to 2020 figures, this city offers a diverse range of options for residents and visitors planning their entertainment schedule.
City facts
- Population
- 198,711 (2020)
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music136Theater & Performing Arts84Comedy3Exhibitions & Art7Food & Drink25Sports & Fitness23Family & Kids5Nightlife & Clubbing38Hiking & Outdoors1Workshops & Classes35Talks & Lectures7Movies & Film10Community & Social140Business & Networking24Wellness & Mindfulness17Seasonal & Holiday36Conferences & Summits1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Old World Festival Hall & Concert VenueThe Lyceum TheaterThe Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra DepotThe Bungalow Huntington BeachThe WayfarerRedondo Beach Performing Arts CenterThe Compound by Dirt DogTom's Watch Bar - InglewoodInternational Printing MuseumLA Derby DollsO NightclubThe Frida Cinema
Fri, Oct 16
4:00 PM · $17.85 +
OC Japan Fair 2026 Fall
OC Fair & Event Center · 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Food & Drink
$17.85 +
5:00 PM · $0 +
Card Xchange Show : Trading Card Fest Orange County
206 E 4th St · 206 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Exhibitions & Art
$0 +
5:00 PM · See listing
MARKO at THE RESTAURANT
Old World Festival Hall & Concert Venue · 7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
Sold out5:30 PM · $188.58 +
2026 NKBA SoCal Design Awards
Lido House, Autograph Collection · 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Workshops & Classes
$188.58 +
6:00 PM · See listing
OKTOBERFEST on Fridays!
Old World Festival Hall & Concert Venue · 7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Community & Social
See listing
6:00 PM · $75 +
WCG 21
WeSSt CoaSSt Gathering · Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Exhibitions & Art
$75 +
6:30 PM · $95 +
2026 California Wine Festival - Huntington Beach
Paséa Hotel & Spa · 21080 California 1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Food & Drink
$95 +
7:00 PM · $21.28 +
Red Shahan with Ronnie and the Redwoods
The Wayfarer · 843 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Concerts & Live Music
$21.28 +
7:30 PM · $49.50 +
1986-6-6 Immersive
8707 Venice Blvd. · 8707 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Theater & Performing Arts
$49.50 +
8:00 PM · $23.18 +
Stop Actin Like A Mark Comedy Show
1321 N La Brea Ave · 1321 North La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302
Theater & Performing Arts
$23.18 +
8:00 PM · $0 +
Friday night w/ 90s Rock Show followed by a DJ, limited free tickets
21022 Pacific Coast Hwy b 230 · 21022 Pacific Coast Highway #b 230, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Concerts & Live Music
$0 +
9:00 PM · $29.99 +
👻 TRICK OR DRINK 👻
SENCILLITOS · 14190 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683, USA
Community & Social
$29.99 +
9:00 PM · $23.18 +
DAWN OF ASHES - UNTER NULL - SEKTOR SIX Live in SANAT ANA CA.
La Santa · 224 East 3rd Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Concerts & Live Music
$23.18 +
9:00 PM · $0 +
La Mirage Nightclub 18+ | FREAK FRIDAYS October 16
La Mirage Restaurant & Nightclub · 17104 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia, CA 90701
Nightlife & Clubbing
$0 +
10:00 PM · $0 +
THE PURGE
XO Lounge · 14160 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, CA 92683
Nightlife & Clubbing
$0 +
10:00 PM · $0 +
Y2K Perreo Party – Old School x New Reggaeton | Free w/RSVP
O Nightclub · 140 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Nightlife & Clubbing
$0 +
10:00 PM · $0 +
THE PURGE @ BLEU NIGHT CLUB, FRIDAY OCT 16TH | 18+
Bleu Restaurant & Dancing · 14160 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, CA 92683
Nightlife & Clubbing
$0 +
10:00 PM · $0 +
Afrobeats in the City Presents: AFROHOUSE | House & Amapiano
The Tribe Entertainment Center · 450 s Market street Inglewood, Inglewood, CA 90301
Concerts & Live Music
$0 +
11:00 PM · Free
NAUTICA (OCEANFRONT HOUSE MUSIC EVENT)
The Lighthouse Huntington Beach · 21022 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste b 230, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
Concerts & Live Music
Free
Sat, Oct 17
Sold out8:00 AM · $10 +
Orange County Bible Conference 2026
Kindred Community Church · 8712 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808
Community & Social
$10 +
8:00 AM · $28.52 +
October Forest Bathing: A Sensory Experience
Rancho Los Alamitos · 6400 East Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815
Wellness & Mindfulness
$28.52 +
9:30 AM · $28.52 +
SYDNEY'S SOULFUL SOUNDBATH
Fair Trade Long Beach Retail Collective, North Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, USA · 4105 North Bellflower Boulevard #Unit B, Long Beach, CA 90808
Wellness & Mindfulness
$28.52 +
Sold out10:00 AM · $49.87 +
Women in Biz Meetup: 2-Year Anniversary Celebration
12215 Slauson Ave · 12215 Slauson Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Business & Networking
$49.87 +
11:00 AM · See listing
OKTOBERFEST on Saturdays
Old World Festival Hall & Concert Venue · 7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Community & Social
See listing
Sold out11:00 AM · $12.51 +
Pug Nation's Annual Pugtacular Spooktacular *NEW LOCATION!*
Alondra Aquatic Center · 3353 Redondo Beach Boulevard, Lawndale, CA 90260
Workshops & Classes
$12.51 +
Sold out11:00 AM · $0 +
SoCal LAN's HALOween (Event #4)
Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach · 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503
Workshops & Classes
$0 +
11:30 AM · See listing
MARKO at OKTOBERFEST
Old World Festival Hall & Concert Venue · 7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
12:00 PM · $45 +
Halloween or Thanksgiving Doormat Event
Fair Trade Long Beach Retail Collective · 4105 North Bellflower Boulevard #Unit B, Long Beach, CA 90808
Seasonal & Holiday
$45 +
12:00 PM · $27.37 +
Sneaker Con Los Angeles - October 17-18, 2026
Anaheim Convention Center · 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802
Exhibitions & Art
$27.37 +
2:00 PM · $0 +
Junior LA Derby Dolls: Jr Tough Cookies vs Jr Fight Crew
LA Derby Dolls · 2661 East 46th Street, Vernon, CA 90058
Sports & Fitness
$0 +
Plan ahead
Speed Dating | Riverside, CA | Singles 34-42 | Thompson Brewing Co.
Sun, Nov 15 · Thompson Brewing Company
Slanguage Poetry Show Halloween Costume Open Mic
Sat, Oct 31 · Sims Library Of Poetry
Newport Beach Tennis Social - November 6
Fri, Nov 6 · The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach
CHRISTMAS FEST!
Sun, Nov 15 · Old World Festival Hall & Concert Venue
Navigating Sex & Intimacy Through the Stages of Peri/Menopause
Sat, Nov 7 · Mychal's Café
Vendor Registration- 9th Annual Trauma & Critical Care Symposium
Fri, Nov 13 · Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Borracho Y Loco: Noche de Rock en Espanol in LA! (Halloween Costume Party)
Fri, Oct 30 · View , Music Bar & Lounge
Book Arts Day for Girls at Printing Museum - Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Sat, Nov 14 · International Printing Museum
Frequently asked questions about events in Huntington Beach
- How many free events are available in Huntington Beach?
- About 15 percent of the roughly 600 listed events are free to attend. This means approximately 90 events do not require a ticket purchase.
- Which venues host the most events in this city?
- The top venues include Old World Festival Hall & Concert Venue, The Lyceum Theater, The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot, The Bungalow Huntington Beach, The Wayfarer, and Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- Community & Social gatherings and Concerts & Live Music are the largest categories, each with about 150 listings. Theater & Performing Arts follows with around 80 events, while Nightlife & Clubbing and Seasonal & Holiday events have about 40 each.
- Are there any specific performers with upcoming dates?
- Yes, the performer Darker Waves has upcoming dates scheduled in Huntington Beach.