Featured Events

National Choreographers Initiative: NCI Discovery 2025

Dance, Concert

Be there for the birth of four new ballets created as part of the intensive 3-week process of National Choreographers Initiative. Artistic Director Molly Lynch invites four choreographers, as well as 16 professional dancers from ballet companies across the country, to participate. The project culminates in a public performance that showcases the excitement of new creation. Many of you are fa...

7/26/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Gershwin Swings: The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra Featuring Patti Austin and Paquito D'Rivera

Concert, Jazz, Orchestra

The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra kicks off Irvine Barclay Theatre’s 35th anniversary season with Gershwin Swings, a celebration of the enduring music of George and Ira Gershwin, the brothers who composed some of the most memorable and beloved songs of the 20th century. Under the direction of Music Director Shelly Berg, you'll journey through the Gershwin’s unforgettable repertoire—ranging fr...

9/12/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Limón Dance Company

Dance

“The company still carries that indescribable magic that brought it to the forefront of American modern dance so many years ago.”— Wendy Liberatore Daily Gazette The Limón Dance Company, founded in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, is a cornerstone of American modern dance and one of the world’s most acclaimed dance companies. Celebrated for its dramatic expression, technical mastery, a...

9/25/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Raiatea Helm: A Legacy of Hawaiian Song and String

Vocal

“[She] sings in the high-voiced throwback leo ki‘eki‘e style …poised and utterly elegant.” –The New York Times Two-time Grammy nominee and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Raiatea Helm is celebrated as one of Hawai‘i’s finest female vocalists. Honored four times as Hawai‘i’s Female Vocalist of the Year, she is a master of leo kiʻekiʻe—the art of Hawaiian falsetto—enchanting audiences w...

9/26/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Joshua Redman Group Featuring Gabrielle Cavassa: “where are we” Tour

Concert, Jazz

Renowned saxophonist Joshua Redman brings his celebrated Blue Note debut, “where are we,” to life in concert. This exceptional album offers a fresh take on jazz, intertwining American stories with soulful melodies. Joined by the outstanding vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, Redman delivers a powerful musical journey through the heart of America. Delight in unique arrangements of classics like “I L...

9/27/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

David Nail

Concert, Vocal

DAVID NAIL SAT OCT 4, 2025 AT 8PM “…Nail’s robust, resonant tenor just might be country’s most limber and soulful…” - The Washington Post With a voice that cuts deep and lyrics that bare his soul, David Nail is one of country music’s most compelling storytellers. Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, Nail has earned acclaim for his raw honesty and powerhouse vocals, crafting songs that capture b...

10/4/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Jake Shimabukuro

Concert, Hawaiian

“He pulled sounds from that tiny device made of wood and nylon strings that defy science and reality, sounds that Eric Clapton would envy.” – The Plain Dealer Widely recognized as “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro has become a one-man army advancing the ukulele cause. In the hands of Shimabukuro, the traditional Hawaiian instrument is stretched and molded into a complex and...

10/5/2025

5:00pm

TBD

Michael Carbonaro: Lies on Stage

Concert, Magic, Performance

“His magic is mind-blowing.” —Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller) Prepare to be amazed, baffled, and thoroughly entertained as Michael Carbonaro, the master of magical mischief, takes the stage! Best known for his hit TV series The Carbonaro Effect, Michael has spent years astonishing unsuspecting people with mind-blowing illusions disguised as everyday occurrences. From making objects appear out ...

10/11/2025

7:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

National Theatre Live Screening: The Importance of Being Earnest

Theatre, Movie

Filmed live at National Theatre in London and screened in HD “A joyful version of Oscar Wilde’s 1895 farce.” -The Sun by Oscar Wilde directed by Max Webster A trivial comedy for serious people Three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming th...

10/12/2025

3:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Tangle News: Live! A Gathering of the Tangle Community

Concert, Panel, Discussion

Step into the center of today’s most pressing and newsworthy conversations at Tangle News: Live! This unique event combines in-depth political analysis, dynamic debates, expert insights, and an audience Q&A. Join founder and moderator Isaac Saul, along with special guests, as they break down the latest political developments, explore cultural movements, and challenge perspectives with though...

10/24/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...