Of all the styles of American music, none is more iconic than jazz: born of hard times, the music is a defiant celebration of freedom and individuality. It has taken many forms over the years, and continues to evolve, but New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band proves nightly that there’s plenty of adventure left in its original form: the rich musical interplay known as Dixieland.
A French Quarter legend, Preservation Hall opened its doors in 1961, inspired by years of informal jam sessions that had taken place in the early 1800s building. Several of Preservation Hall’s original members honed their talents playing alongside jazz originators such as Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton. Their craft, in turn, has been passed on directly to successive generations of band members. Not everyone can go to New Orleans, but the seven-piece band is only too glad to bring it to you on the Great Park stage. Artist Website
Yes, two dinner choices are available, each with an appetizer, main course, desert and a beverage. Orders can be placed online and picked up in the Hangar Café before the show. Order Now!
We encourage visitors to come early to enjoy the park amenities and dine in our Hangar Café. Arrival time may vary based upon popularity of entertainment. Most visitors will typically arrive an hour prior to the event.
Admission is free with a $10 parking fee.
Proper placards must be placed in the window prior to parking entrance to be eligible for disabled parking and is subject to the $10 parking fee. Limited disabled seating is also available on a first come, first served basis.
Yes. Our historic Hangar 244 is transformed into a lounge and café area to enjoy during the summer festival. It is open from 6pm-10pm. The menu offers an array of delicious items from fresh salads to grilled burgers to gourmet sandwiches and wraps. The Café also offers beer and wine for consumption inside of the café premises. View Menu
Visitors can enjoy the park grounds by bringing their own picnic dinners. However, outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Beer and wine is made available for purchase and consumption inside of the café premises only.
Open flame equipment is only allowed in a designated area of the North Lawn of the Great Park or other areas if permitted through the Irvine Police special event permit.
The Great Park provides a limited number of seats on a first come, first served basis. However, there is ample room throughout the entertainment area to accommodate personal lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Low back chairs are encouraged.
Seating area for Saturday night concerts do not open until 6pm.
The Friday night band stage and dance floor is located directly in front of our Hangar Café. Whereas, the Saturday Night Concerts take place along our Walkable Timeline that is within walking distance of approximately 250 feet from the Hangar Café.
The Great Park is a pet friendly environment. Dogs should be escorted by owners and must be on leashes at all times. Due to health regulations, dogs are not permitted inside of the Hangar Café.
We ask that all visitors be respectful and courteous to others. Staff will not permit an excessive amount of seats to be saved if it is not occupied within a reasonable amount of time.
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