About Us
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, is among the nation’s premier cultural institutions, presenting an broad range of world class performances and innovative education programs to an increasingly diverse, enthusiastic and growing audience.
The Center engages new and existing audiences with one of the most eclectic performing arts programs in the country, including an internationally acclaimed dance series, top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, leading artists from classical music, family entertainment, up-and-coming indie bands, contemporary theatre and performance artists, and many more.
World premieres, free performances, festivals, workshops and other innovative programs invite audiences to explore the arts in new ways. And each year, the Center impacts the lives of more than 500,000 students through engaging education programs that enhance their creative development, excite their imaginations and improve their academic performance.