Like music? Well, one of the best things about summer in Orange County is all the great concerts you can enjoy, without paying a dime. Bring your beach chair, picnic and blanket, and prepare to tap your feet, or whatever other part of your body starts to move.
Here are some of our favorites:
1. June 25: Laguna Niguel – (Also, July 9 and July 23.) Music by Mike Wilson and Michael Physick. Shows 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free merchant samples and coupons while supplies last. Location: Laguna Niguel Promenade, 27891 La Paz Road.
2. June 25: Huntington Beach – The 75-piece Huntington Beach Concert Band performs “Patriotic Pastiche.” 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
3. June 28: Buena Park – Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars tribute). Boisseranc Park. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7520 Dale St.
4. June 29: Fullerton – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Craig Regional Park, 3300 State College Blvd. 714-973-3180.
5. June 29: La Habra – Suave (Latin, oldies) performs. 7 p.m. at El Centro-Lions Park, 320 E. Erna Ave. 562-383-4200.
6. July 1: Cypress – The Boys of Summer (Eagles tribute) play a Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
7. July 1: San Juan Capistrano – Guitarist Mike Chamberlin will sing the songs of World War II, including romantic love songs, at the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. Two songs, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. 31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.
8. July 2: Huntington Beach – Night Blooming Jazzmen. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. . 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
9. July 6: Irvine – Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones tribute) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive. Ocparks.com
10. July 6: Fountain Valley – The 80z Allstars rock and funk. Starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
11. July 6: San Clemente – Kelly Boys Country Music. 6 p.m. at Linda Lane Park. 400 Linda Lane. San Clemente. Learn how to line dance, too. Food truck available.
12. July 7-8: Mission Viejo – “Shrek In Concert.” Saddleback College. 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus Quad. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo. Free parking. Reserved seating and dinner from food trucks available for purchase.
13. July 8: Cypress – Elvis Presley tribute. Free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. . 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
14. July 8. La Palma – Smokin’ Cobras (classic rock and jazz). Concerts at Central Park. 6:30-8:00 p.m. cityoflapalma.org.
15. July 9. Newport Beach – Flashback Heart Attack. 7:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive. Free parking. Food trucks. newportbeachca.gov/CulturalArts
16. July 13: Irvine – Open Arms and Flashback Heart Attack. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive. Ocparks.com
17. July 13: Fountain Valley – Stone Soul (classic soul and Motown). Starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
18. July 13: La Habra – The Answer (Rock, oldies) 7 p.m. at La Habra Marketplace, 1801 W. Imperial Hwy. Learn more at Community Center at 562-383-4200.
19. July 14: Mission Viejo – Shep Shepherd (big band). Saddleback College. 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus Quad. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Free parking. Reserved seating and food truck food available for purchase.
20. July 15. La Palma – Stone Soul (classic soul and Motown). Concerts at Central Park. 7821 Walker St. 6:30-8 p.m. cityoflapalma.org.
21. July 15: Cypress – West Coast Pops Orchestra. Free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypress. Cypressrec.org
22. July 16: Newport Beach – Pacific Symphony in the Cities. Musical playground at 5:30 p.m. with interactive and hands-on activities for children. Newport Beach Civic Center. Concert 7 p.m. 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. newportbeachca.gov/CulturalArts
23. July 19: Irvine – Pacific Symphony in the Cities concert at Mike Ward Community Park. Musical playground 5:30 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. 20 Lake Rd. 949-724-6606.
24. July 19: Seal Beach– LA Vation (U2 tribute band) 6 p.m. at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier, at Eisenhower Park. sealbeachchamber.org/summer-concerts/
25. July 20: Orange – The Federal Empire and Kelly Rae band concert. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road. Ocparks.com
26. July 20: Fountain Valley – Queen Nation (Queen tribute). Starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
27. July 20: La Habra – DSB: Journey Tribute Band 7 p.m. at La Habra Marketplace, 1801 W. Imperial Hwy. 562-383-4200.
28. July 21-22: Mission Viejo – Saddleback College. 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus Quad. Fully staged musical “The Music Man”. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Free parking. Reserved seating and food trucks available for purchase.
29. July 22. La Palma – The Silverados classic country rock. Concerts at Central Park, 6:30-8 p.m. 7821 Walker St. cityoflapalma.org.
30. July 23: Huntington Beach – Music from the Movies. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
31. July 27: Orange – Matt Costa concert. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd. Orange. Ocparks.com
32. July 27: Fountain Valley – Desperado (Eagles tribute) plus a 5 p.m. business expo. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
33. July 29: Cypress – Nitro Express (country rock) plays a free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
34. July 29: La Palma –. Amanda Castro Band. Concerts at Central Park, 6:30-8 p.m. 7821 Walker St. from cityoflapalma.org.
35. July 30: Huntington Beach – Jamie Wood & the Good Rockin Daddys. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
36. Aug. 3: Fountain Valley – The Fenians. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid St. Ocparks.com
37. Aug. 5: La Palma – Mirage (Fleetwood Mac tribute). Concerts at Central Park, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 7821 Walker St. cityoflapalma.org.
38. Aug. 5: Cypress – Kulayd classic rock. Free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
39. Aug. 6: Huntington Beach – Bob DeSena Latin Jazz. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
40. Aug. 6: Santa Ana – Outdoor concert featuring James Intveld at the Fairhaven Memorial Park. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. after the classic car show. 1702 Fairhaven Ave. 714-633-1442.
41. Aug. 9: Seal Beach – Abbey Road tribute band. 6 p.m. at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier, at Eisenhower Park. sealbeachchamber.org/summer-concerts/
42. Aug. 10: Fountain Valley – Common Sense. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid St. Ocparks.com
43. Aug. 12: Cypress – Neil Diamond tribute.Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
44. Aug. 12: Anaheim – Woodie and the Longboards. 7 p.m. Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 N. Lemon St. anaheim.net
45. Aug. 13 – Huntington Beach – Covina Concert Band. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
46. Aug. 17 – Dana Point – Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Bluff park overlooking Salt Creek Beach. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point. OCparks.com
47. Aug. 19: Anaheim – 7 p.m. concert, Santana Ways. Summer Nights Under the Stars. at Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 N. Lemon St. anaheim.net
48. Aug. 20: Huntington Beach – The Huntington Beach Concert Band performs “Shall We Dance” with professional dancers. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 4:15 p.m. free dance lessons. . 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
49. Aug. 24: Dana Point – Family Style and Tijuana Dogs. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Bluff park overlooking Salt Creek Beach. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. . OCparks.com
50. Aug. 27: Huntington Beach – The Wiseguys Big Band Machine. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
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