Irvine at Its Best

Creativity & Culture
Entertainment and the Arts in Irvine
One of the best things about Irvine is its rich cultural diversity and its enduring support of artistic experiences. The city has museums, performing arts theaters and entertainment venues, making it easy for residents to enjoy events and shows close to home.
The 750-seat Irvine Barclay Theater hosts diverse programming from concerts to guest speakers, while the UCI Irvine Museum displays works of art from masters of California Impressionism. One of Orange County’s premier multicultural events, the annual Irvine Global Village Festival celebrates the traditional cuisine, dance and music of 50+ countries.
Connecting the arts, sciences and engineering is the focus of Beall Center, which offers innovative programs and displays that promote creativity through digital technologies.
MUSEUMS, THEATERS & ATTRACTIONS
Irvine has so many great places to spend your leisure time, something fun and interesting is always happening around town. From art exhibitions to live performances, sporting events and comedy shows, this city has it all, so check out these local favorites!
Beall Center for Art + Technology at UCI
712 Arts Plaza
Irvine, CA 92617
(949) 824-4339
Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum
65 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 450-4920
Improv Comedy Club
71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 854-5455
Irvine Global Village Festival
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 724-6606
Irvine Historical Museum
5 San Joaquin
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 786-4112
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 428-3900
The Irvine Museum
18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1275
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 476-8400