The City of Irvine's signature festival returns to Great Park this year. Great Park is located at 8000 Great Park Blvd., in Irvine. Take the 5 or 405 freeways to Sand Canyon. Please enter at the intersection of Sand Canyon Avenue and Great Park Boulevard, and follow event signage.
Carpooling is encouraged.
The Irvine Global Village Festival features live music, food and drink for purchase, an international marketplace, a Kids Village, demonstrations, exhibits, and more.
Have a question about the Irvine Global Village Festival? Email us at festival@cityofirvine.org or call 949-724-6606.
For sponsorship opportunities, email Jamila Ha at jha@cityofirvine.org.
Our event sponsors make it possible for the Irvine Global Village Festival to present the breadth and quality of its artistic programming and to support the growth of the festival each year. By joining the City of Irvine as a sponsor of the 2024 festival, businesses can highlight the spirit that has made Irvine one of the most desirable places in the country to live, work, and raise a family.
Make plans to attend the City of Irvine's signature festival on Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at Great Park in Irvine.
The 2025 Irvine Global Village Festival will celebrate 24 years of community fun.
Attendees of all ages will enjoy local and global cuisine, a global marketplace, entertainment, art, and cultural exhibits highlighting traditions from all around the world.
Each year, over 600 volunteers come together to take part in Irvine's largest and most popular cultural event, the Irvine Global Village Festival. It is a great opportunity to volunteer and support the diversity of our community.
Various event day shift times and roles are available for registration. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and are needed to assist in the following areas:
Join the Irvine Police Department D.A.R.E. Officers for their annual D.A.R.E. Movie Night. See a free screening of Mary Poppins Returns at Heritage Community Park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. For more information, call 949-724-7000.
Location: Palm Court Arts Complex
In conjunction with the Great Park Gallery's summer exhibition A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997, the Palm Court Arts Complex will become home to a series of musical events paying homage to the park's history as the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. Come enjoy a summer evening of dancing to big band, jazz, and swing music. All ages welcome.