Press Release

Hotel California, Journey Unauthorized and Zeppelin Live to perform at The Hangar during the 2018 OC Fair; plus, Pacific Symphony to present a special Fourth of July show at Pacific Amphitheatre


Costa Mesa, Calif. (April 2, 2018) – The 2018 OC Fair lineup is expanding with several more tribute bands at The Hangar, including Hotel California, Journey Unauthorized and Zeppelin Live, plus Daredevils and Wheels at Action Sports Arena. Tickets for these shows go on sale Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m.

OC Fair is also proud to announce a special Fourth of July show presented by Pacific Symphony at Pacific Amphitheatre, featuring Brass Transit. Tickets for this pre-Fair show are on sale now.

Hotel California – A Salute to The Eagles
Thursday, July 26, 8:30 p.m. at The Hangar
Tickets start at $17.50

Celebrate the music of The Eagles with Hotel California, a tribute band that features a dynamic and exciting show with five highly experienced music industry professionals. The performance will include a showcase of mega hits, such as “Take It Easy,” “Heartache Tonight” and, of course, “Hotel California.”

Journey Unauthorized – A Tribute to the Music of Journey
Friday, July 27, 8:30 p.m. at The Hangar
Tickets start at $17.50

In a complete concert production, Journey Unauthorized pays tribute to the music of Journey, featuring the full range of well-known songs such as “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Wheel In the Sky,” and the ultimate sing-along fan favorite, “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

Zeppelin Live – A Live Rock Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Saturday, July 28, 8:30 p.m. at The Hangar
Tickets start at $17.50

Zeppelin Live has paid tribute to Led Zeppelin since 1999, performing favorites like “The Song Remains the Same,” “Kashmir” and “Stairway to Heaven” at concerts, clubs and festivals all over the world. By popular demand, this will be their 10th year in a row at the OC Fair.

Daredevils and Wheels
July 18-20, 8 p.m.; July 21, 2 & 8 p.m.; July 22, 1 & 7 p.m. at Action Sports Arena
Tickets start at $12.50

The Nerveless Nocks will present five nights of Daredevils and Wheels, an extreme aerial stunt show featuring jaw-dropping tricks at dangerous heights, and motorcycle stunts inside a giant metal ball. Warning: these shows are not for the faint of heart!

Tickets to these shows will go on sale April 7 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. More performances and action sports at the 2018 OC Fair will be announced in the coming weeks.

Pacific Symphony with Brass Transit – The Music of Chicago
Wednesday, July 4, 8 p.m. at Pacific Amphitheatre
Tickets start at $25

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Pacific Amphitheatre with the music of Chicago, known as the “rock and roll band with horns.” Brass Transit, a Chicago tribute band, will perform hits such as “If You Leave Me Now,” “You’re the Inspiration” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” with the Pacific Symphony, conducted by Richard Kaufman. The evening will also include patriotic tunes and a fireworks display. This concert is part of Pacific Symphony’s SummerFest 2018.

Tickets for the Pacific Symphony show are on sale now. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Attendees of this pre-Fair show can save their ticket stub for one free admission to the 2018 OC Fair on any of the 23 days of the Fair.

The 2018 OC Fair is July 13-Aug. 12, open Wednesday-Sunday.


OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa is home to the annual OC Fair and Imaginology. Year-round attractions include Centennial Farm, Table of Dignity, Heroes Hall and Pacific Amphitheatre. Throughout the year, events ranging from recreation shows to cultural festivals are held at the Fairgrounds. For more information, visit ocfair.com.

Support of OC Fair & Event Center provides year-round educational opportunities and helps fund community give-back programs.

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