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Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Concert, Jazz

A perennial favorite at Irvine Barclay Theatre, the world-renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns for the 23rd time to bring the soul of New Orleans to the Barclay! Steeped in the vibrant history of New Orleans jazz, Preservation Hall Jazz Band's singular style is filled with the unmistakable harmonies, melodies and rhythms that are the lifeblood of saloons, riverboats, street parades, and...

2/22/2026

5:00pm

The Irvine Barcla...

Nathan Aweau

Nathan Aweau

Concert, Hawaiian

"His vibrato-rich tenor and falsetto will make you feel like you are soaring in your seat.” – Honolulu Museum of Art Winner of 9 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawai‘i’s “Grammy”), Nathan Aweau won Male Vocalist of the Year an unprecedented four times, the only artist to have achieved this accolade. From 2003 to 2010, he was a key member of the acclaimed group Hapa, contributing to their award-win...

3/6/2026

8:00pm

The Irvine Barcla...

The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado

The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado

Concert, Theatre, Comedy

“A comic gem! A tightly choreographed comedy of manners - the madcap merriment takes its course!” —The New York Times For over 135 years, The Mikado has captivated audiences as the pinnacle of musical theatre. Its legacy endures, with performances lighting up stages across the English-speaking world daily for decades. This satirical masterpiece by Gilbert & Sullivan introduced iconic phrases...

3/7/2026

8:00pm

The Irvine Barcla...