Things to Do in Irvine, CA
Irvine, California, hosts around 700 upcoming events, with approximately 400 scheduled for the next 30 days in a city of about 280,000 people. The programme is heavily weighted toward entertainment and culture, featuring Comedy and Concerts & Live Music as the two largest categories, each with about 150 listings. Theater & Performing Arts, Community & Social gatherings, Food & Drink events, and Workshops & Classes follow with roughly 70 to 40 entries respectively. Only about 5% of these listed events are free to attend. The most frequent venues include Irvine Improv, Irvine Barclay Theatre, Inspired Art Wine, The Wayfarer, Improv Collective, and The Lyceum Theater. Notable performers with upcoming dates include The Nutcracker, Alfred Robles, Martin Amini, Aries Spears, and Steve Treviño. Visitors looking for options this month will find a wide variety of activities across these top locations and categories.
City facts
- Weather
- 65°F · Clear · High 77° / low 57°F
- Population
- 281,707 (2020)
- Area
- 170.7 km²
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Frequently asked questions about events in Irvine
- What percentage of events in Irvine are free?
- About 5% of the listed events in Irvine are free to attend. The remaining majority require tickets or admission fees.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are Irvine Improv, Irvine Barclay Theatre, Inspired Art Wine, The Wayfarer, Improv Collective, and The Lyceum Theater. These locations host a significant portion of the total event count.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- Comedy and Concerts & Live Music are the most common types, each with about 150 listings. Theater & Performing Arts and Community & Social events each have around 70 listings.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Performers with upcoming dates include The Nutcracker, Alfred Robles, Martin Amini, Aries Spears, and Steve Treviño. These artists appear on the schedule for various venues in the city.