Featured Events

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild & Swingin' Holiday Party

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild & Swingin' Holiday Party

Concert, Jazz, Swing, Holiday

Wherever Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays…it’s a party! For 35 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their spirited Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full-length holid...

11/30/2025

5:00pm

Private Location ...

Swingin’ Through the Holidays: The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway and Kirk Whalum

Swingin’ Through the Holidays: The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway and Kirk Whalum

Concert, Jazz, Orchestra, Holiday

Swing into the holidays at Irvine Barclay Theatre when The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra rings in the season with a swinging night of holiday cheer. The music will range from new arrangements of jazz Christmas classics to contemporary holiday hits. ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Singer, composer, and pianist Ann Hampton Callaway’s mastery of jazz, pop, and cabaret has thrilled audiences acros...

12/10/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Kings Return Presents: We Four Kings Holiday Show

Kings Return Presents: We Four Kings Holiday Show

Concert, Holiday, Vocal

Get ready to ring in the holiday season with the Kings Return’s signature blend of smooth harmonies and soulful vocals—all performed a cappella! Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive favorites and modern classics, wrapped in the group’s renowned vocal artistry. From the electrifying opener, “Carol of the Bells,” to the toe-tapping twist on “Jingle Bell Rock,” you’ll be treated to a...

12/11/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Linda Eder: Christmas Stays the Same

Linda Eder: Christmas Stays the Same

Concert, Holiday, Vocal

"Like Ethel Merman, Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand before her, Eder has more voice than most mere mortals." —Chicago Tribune Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. This holiday concert features performances of beloved holiday melodies, including "Oh Holy Night" and “Have Yourself a Merry Litt...

12/18/2025

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

National Theatre Live Screening: Dr. Strangelove

National Theatre Live Screening: Dr. Strangelove

Theatre, Movie

Filmed live at London's Noël Coward Theatre and screened in HD “Steve Coogan triumphs in Kubrick's Cold War satire.” -Daily Express co-adapted by Armando Iannucci co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny sati...

1/11/2026

3:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper

Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper

Concert

Two Virtuosos, One Unforgettable Night! “[Gripper’s] playing has a depthless beauty.” -Songlines Magazine “It’s hard to imagine a more impressive and passionate rendering of Malian music on classical guitar.”- Afropop Worldwide “[Ballaké Sissoko] is one of the most important musicians of his generation." -The Aga Khan Development Network Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko and South ...

1/17/2026

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Ignite Dance: A Celebration of 35 Years of Dance in Orange County

Ignite Dance: A Celebration of 35 Years of Dance in Orange County

Concert, Dance

In celebration of 35 years of extraordinary dance at Irvine Barclay Theatre, this landmark event brings together six distinguished ensembles, each with deep ties to Orange County and a legacy of captivating performances on the Barclay stage. Carefully curated to illuminate the depth and breadth of the art form, the evening showcases classical ballet, Chinese dance, Bharatanatyam, modern, an...

1/23/2026

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...

Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono

Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono

Concert, Hawaiian

Keola Beamer “The Quintessential Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Master" --The New York Times Henry Kapono “Kapono is one of the great island songwriters of his generation.” --Honolulu Star-Advertiser Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono are two legendary figures in Hawaiian music, each rising to prominence in the 1970s as pioneers of a new musical era. At the forefront of Hawaiian music’s reinvent...

1/24/2026

8:00pm

Irvine Barclay Th...