Kool & the Gang, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Brett Eldridge among the headliners at this summer’s Pacific Amphitheatre concert series
The OC Fair has announced its first batch of performances for the 2018 Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre, including Brett Eldredge, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Kool & the Gang and Straight No Chaser. Tickets go on sale Jan. 27.
Straight No Chaser/ Jon McLaughlin
Sunday, July 8, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $27.50
Gear up for the summer with Straight No Chaser on July 8, an a cappella group that started off as a viral sensation. Crooner Jon McLaughlin will open the show. This is a pre-Fair concert, but tickets still include free admission to the Fair; guests can simply save their ticket stub and return with it during the Fair, July 13-Aug. 12.
Steve Martin/ Martin Short/ The Steep Canyon Rangers/ Jeff Babko
Friday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $55
Duo Steve Martin and Martin Short will entertainment to a whole new level on July 20, performing their smart mix of musical comedy on stage for one hilarious night. The show will also feature The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko.
Kool & The Gang/ Village People
Wednesday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $30
During the 2018 OC Fair, celebrate with ‘70s funk and R&B band Kool & The Gang, known for such hits as “Get Down On It,” “Cherish,” and “Ladies Night.” The classically costumed disco group Village People will open the show on July 18.
Brett Eldredge/Honey County
Sunday, July 29, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $45
Country music singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge is sure to drop some twang on the stage on July 29 as he performs his like “Wanna Be That Song,” “Mean to Me,” and his latest single, “The Long Way.” L.A. darlings Honey County will open the show.
Tickets to these shows will go on sale Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. More performances and action sports at the 2018 OC Fair will be announced in the coming weeks. Sign up for pre-sale emails at ocfair.com/newsletters.
Super Pass holders can purchase tickets to select Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar, and Action Sports Arena performances at a two-for-one discount. The 2018 Super Pass is a season pass that includes admission to all 23 days of the OC Fair, as well as several exclusive discounts. To purchase, visit ocfair.com/superpass.
The 2018 OC Fair is July 13-Aug. 12, open Wednesday-Sunday.
