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27 events
Nov 29 Sun

Santa's Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting

Sun, Nov 29  ·  Festival from 3:00 PM; Santa about 6:00 PM
Civic Center Plaza, Mission Viejo
about 20 mi (city area)

Festival activities start in the afternoon, then Santa arrives by fire engine around 6:00 PM and the tree is lit. A shuttle runs from 3 to 7 PM.

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Dec 18 Fri

Capistrano Lights

Dec 18 to 30  ·  Grounds 10 AM to 7 PM; tree lighting 5:05 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Holiday lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano with Santa and a tree lighting. Specific dates and the full schedule have not been announced yet, so check the mission.

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Jan 2027 20 Wed

The Musical Box

Wed, Jan 20, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $59.50; cash at the door $50.

Feb 2027 6 Sat

Taj Farrant

Sat, Feb 6, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90 - $59.50; cash at the door $30.00.

Mar 2027 13 Sat

Super Diamond

Sat, Mar 13, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

With Wayward Sons. Doors 7:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90; cash at the door $30.00.

Mar 2027 14 Sun

Bow Wow Wow & Gene Loves Jezebel

Sun, Mar 14, 2027  ·  6:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

With Hyena Motorcade. Doors 5:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.

Mar 2027 20 Sat

The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams

Sat, Mar 20, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $74.95; cash at the door $65.00.

Mar 2027 21 Sun

40 Fingers

Sun, Mar 21, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 5:00 PM. Online tickets $48.17; cash at the door $39.

Mar 2027 26 Fri

Desperado

Fri, Mar 26, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90; cash at the door $30.00.

Mar 2027 27 Sat

Desperado

Sat, Mar 27, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90; cash at the door $30.00.

Apr 2027 3 Sat

The Ten (JSerra Track & Field)

Sat, Apr 3, 2027
JSerra Catholic High School, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

High school session by day, elite pro session in the evening.

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May 2027 5 Wed

Loudness

Wed, May 5, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

With Red Devil Vortex. Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $36.59; cash at the door $28.00.

May 2027 7 Fri

Al Stewart

Fri, May 7, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $74.95; cash at the door $65.00.

May 2027 15 Sat

Ronstadt Revival

Sat, May 15, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.

Jul 2027 10 Sat

Mood Lifters

Sat, Jul 10, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $28.35; cash at the door $20.00.

Aug 2027 12 Thu

The Iron Maidens

Thu, Aug 12, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.

Dec 5 Sat

Puttin' on the Glitz

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
about 23 mi (city area)

Holiday festivities along downtown San Clemente's Avenida Del Mar.

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San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 23 mi (city area)

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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