Summer in the City of Irvine: A Season of Movies, Concerts, and Family Fun

The City’s “Summer in the City” series offers an exciting lineup of family-favorite activities, including Movies on the Lawn and Summer Concerts, throughout June, July, and August.

Movies on the Lawn: Families are invited to the Great Park Terraced Lawn for an outdoor movie night on the big screen. Attendees can bring low-back chairs, blankets, and picnics, or purchase treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Food trucks will be available starting at 6:30 p.m., with movies beginning after sunset, weather permitting.

• Thursday, June 27 — Elemental (PG)
• Thursday, July 18 — Trolls Band Together (PG)
• Thursday, August 1 — Wonka (PG)

Summer Concerts: Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge, featuring a variety of music genres. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnics or buy snacks from gourmet food trucks.

• Saturday, July 27 — The Reflexx • Totally Rad ’80s
• Saturday, August 10 — 1969 the Tribute • ’60s Rock and Roll
• Saturday, August 17 — DW3 • R&B, Soul, Old School Funk

Symphony in the Cities: Join the community for an evening of outdoor summer fun with Symphony in the Cities, a beloved annual event. Enjoy popular classics, pop tunes, and patriotic songs at Great Park Live. Pre-concert activities start at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m.

• Sunday, August 18 — Symphony in the Cities • Family Activities and Symphony Concert

All “Summer in the City” events are free, with no tickets or pre-registration required. Seating is first-come, first-served. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs, blankets, and layered clothing.

Locations:

• Great Park Terraced Lawn and Great Park Live: 8000 Great Park Blvd.
• Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge: 20 Lake Road