Best Concerts In August In Orange County
An Orange County summer presents lots of possibilities, especially musical ones. The OC has several great venues, in particular the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. Opened in 1981, this venue hosted Lilith Fair, Lollapalooza as well as the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and other rockers. This is the final season for the venerable amphitheater, however, but they are going out in style. The August lineup is especially attractive, featuring a blend of rock, country as well as some incredible symphony performances.
Dave Matthews Band
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-8095
www.irvineamp.com
August 27, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Heading to the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre as part of their 25th Anniversary tour, the Dave Matthews Band always puts on a great show for their fans. The band is taking a break in 2017, so this will be a good opportunity to see them live at a great outdoor venue in Orange County. Expect hits from his older albums as well as newer ones, too!
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Albert-George Schram & Sheena Easton
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-8095
www.irvineamp.com
August 21, 2016 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Pacific Symphony Orchestra and vocalist Sheena Easton join forces this August in a homage to popular "spy songs." Easton, who sang the theme song to the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only," will perform other 007 classics such as "Goldfinger" and "Skyfall." Conductor Albert-George Schram, Easton and the orchestra promise to include music from "Austin Powers," "Mission Impossible" and other spy-themed movies. Geared for both music and film fans, this concert is a great way to close out the summer.
Keeper of the Flame Tour
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-8095
www.irvineamp.com
August 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
As part of the "Keeper of the Flame" tour, Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne will make good use of the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater this summer. Based on information post on setlist.fm, Lambert should be performing "Mama's Broken Heart," "Sin for a Sin," "Gunpowder and Lead" as well as her other hits. The combination of Lambert, Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne make this a hard concert to miss.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-8095
www.irvineamp.com
August 13, 2016 at 8 p.m.
John Williams is arguably the most influential composer in Hollywood history. His original opening theme for "Star Wars," for example, thrilled audiences during screenings of "The Force Awakens." On August 13, conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra will perform Willams' "Raiders of the Lost Ark" score live during a special screening of the classic adventure. It will be a night where orchestral music and swashbuckling adventure fuse into something truly great in Irvine.
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Alabama Shakes
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-8095
www.irvineamp.com
August 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Formed in Athens, Alabama, in 2009, this southern rock band will entertain Orange County fans this August. Alabama Shakes has rocked the music scene since their debut album. Their single "Hold On" was nominated for three Grammy Awards and their second album, "Sound and Color," received six nominations. Singer/guitarist Brittany Howard and the band will help close out the last summer at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in country style.
