Newport Beach Events

Annual Events

Address: Various venues, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Category: Fair / Festival - Film / Video Dates: April 23 - April 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Filmmakers from around the world descend upon Newport Beach every April to participate in this acclaimed festival, which lets more than 300 independent feature, short, documentary and animated films compete for jury and audience awards. In addition to screenings at Fashion Island and other venues, the festival offers...

Address: 1107 Jamboree Rd, Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: May 15 - May 17, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This spectacular weekend of live jazz features some two dozen performers and draws crowds that often number into the thousands. Held on the grounds of the Hyatt Regency, the event takes advantage of the beautiful landscape to stage 18 live concerts over its three-day slate. Washing down the great music doesn't pose an...

Address: Marine Ave, Balboa Island, CA 92662 Category: Community Event - Parade Dates: June 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each June, thousands of folks gather along Marine Avenue to cheer a procession of veterans, antique cars, decorated tricycles, bands, floats, golf carts, and even pink poodles. Few things exemplify the quirky spirit and quality of Balboa Island like this fun-filled opportunity to parade, eat, drink, and socialize....