Costa Mesa Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Costa Mesa, CA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across Costa Mesa throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 231 Upcoming Events
- 6 Events This Weekend
- 5 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 231
- concerts 75
- broadway 110
- Live Shows 156
- family 30
- This Weekend 6
- festivals 1
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Costa Mesa events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Costa Mesa Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Costa Mesa
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 231
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats,
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $283, Tickets Available: 482. Select Seats - Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $308, Tickets Available: 425. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $194, Tickets Available: 1179. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 PM Sat — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Weekend Event: Ghengar at Time Nightclub - CA, 1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $380, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $280, Tickets Available: 468. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $276, Tickets Available: 553. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $266, Tickets Available: 475. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $310, Tickets Available: 375. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $237, Tickets Available: 826. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Pacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley & Nobuyuki Tsujii - Rachmaninoff's Mighty Third at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • 2000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $96, Avg. price ~ $198, 9 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $257, Tickets Available: 776. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — CLASSICAL, High Demand: Pacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley & Nobuyuki Tsujii - Rachmaninoff's Mighty Third at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • 2000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $97, Avg. price ~ $359, 23 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $271, Tickets Available: 736. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $265, Tickets Available: 725. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Pacific Symphony: Alexander Shelley & Nobuyuki Tsujii - Rachmaninoff's Mighty Third at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • 2000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $100, Avg. price ~ $354, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 PM Sat — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Best Value, Weekend Event: Biscits at Time Nightclub - CA, 1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $60, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $287, Tickets Available: 610. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Water for Elephants - The Musical at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $270, Tickets Available: 983. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Best Value, Weekend Event: Danny Avila at Time Nightclub - CA, 1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $65, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Pacific Symphony: Ruth Reinhardt & Joyce Yang - Holiday Classics: Grieg Piano Concerto at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • 2000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $173, Tickets Available: 46. Select Seats
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Costa Mesa Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Costa Mesa events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Water for Elephants - The Musical
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 118
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Ghengar
1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 14, 2026 10:00 PM
Pacific Symphony
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 35
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Biscits
1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 21, 2026 10:00 PM
Danny Avila
1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 28, 2026 10:00 PM
Nutcracker for Kids
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 2
Dec 05, 2026 10:00 AM
San Pacho
1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 05, 2026 10:00 PM
Fiesta Navidad
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 09, 2026 8:00 PM
Tituss Burgess
615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 4
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 2174
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Said The Sky
1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Upcoming Events: 3
Dec 12, 2026 10:00 PM
Cody Fry
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 11
Dec 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Tyga
1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Upcoming Events: 4
Dec 18, 2026 10:00 PM
Niiko & SWAE
1875 Newport Blvd #B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 26, 2026 10:00 PM
The Book Of Mormon
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Events: 397
Dec 29, 2026 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Costa Mesa. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Costa Mesa right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Costa Mesa rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Costa Mesa?
Yeah — Costa Mesa doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Costa Mesa?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Costa Mesa, CA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Costa Mesa and nearby areas
Events Near Costa Mesa
Here's what's happening nearby.
Nov
13
2026
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Titan GymFri6:00 PM
Events: 20
Nov
13
2026
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The Observatory - Santa AnaFri6:00 PM
Events: 57
Nov
13
2026
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House Of Blues - AnaheimFri6:30 PM
Events: 303
Nov
13
2026
Westminster, CA
The QD VenueFri8:00 PM
Events: 1
Nov
14
2026
Garden Grove, CA
Garden AmphitheatreSat5:00 PM
Events: 25
Nov
14
2026
Huntington Beach, CA
The CircleSat9:00 PM
Events: 1
Nov
14
2026
Irvine, CA
Irvine ImprovSat9:30 PM
Events: 83
Nov
18
2026
Laguna Beach, CA
The Laguna PlayhouseWed7:30 PM
Events: 41
Nov
19
2026
Yorba Linda, CA
Richard Nixon Library & MuseumThu6:15 PM
Events: 10
Nov
19
2026
Newport Beach, CA
The Lido TheatreThu8:00 PM
Events: 12
Nov
30
2026
Seal Beach, CA
SpaghettiniMon6:30 PM
Events: 2
Dec
04
2026
Aliso Viejo, CA
Coast Hills ChurchFri7:00 PM
Events: 9
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