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Irvine Barclay Theatre Orange County's Boutique Theater Experience. Explore upcoming shows at http://www.thebarclay.org/
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Since opening its doors in 1990, Irvine Barclay Theatre has emerged as one of California's most imaginative performing arts showcases. A unique collaborative venture among the City of Irvine, the University of California, Irvine, and the private sector, the theatre has a reputation for wide-ranging programming in the fields of contemporary dance, music, and theater arts. Performances take place in the 750-seat "jewel box" theatre which is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and superb acoustics. Irvine Barclay Theatre has gained a national reputation for its great acoustics, intimate feel, and the high quality of its production facilities. Among artists, it is a venue of choice when performing in southern California.

10/21/2026

🎤✨ Why watch the show when you can BE the show?

Save the date for Nov 29th when CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR turns the Barclay into one MASSIVE choir for Un-Silent Night: An EPIC Holiday Sing-Along! From seasonal favorites to unforgettable group harmonies, this is your chance to be part of the magic.

No experience needed—just bring your voice and your holiday spirit! ❤️🎄

📅 SUN, NOV. 29 | 5 PM
📍 Irvine Barclay Theatre
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4ifBjwR

Celebrating the arts and artists with Arts Orange County at the 26th Annual OC Arts Awards! ✨Congratulations to all the ...
10/16/2026

Celebrating the arts and artists with Arts Orange County at the 26th Annual OC Arts Awards! ✨

Congratulations to all the honorees, with a special shoutout to ArtsOC’s 2026 Emerging Arts Leader Award recipient, Boróka Nagy! 🎉 We look forward to experiencing her breathtaking choreography with Re:borN Dance Interactive at the Barclay’s annual Ignite Dance celebration.

Thank you to the ArtsOC team for bringing our arts community together! 💜

Photo Credit: Tony Lattimore Photography ()

10/15/2026

Last weekend, Irvine Barclay Theatre returned to Great Park for the Irvine Global Village Festival! 🌎✨

This year marked the festival’s 25th anniversary, celebrating Irvine’s multicultural spirit through music, art, food, and fun.

Our favorite part? Connecting with fellow arts advocates and celebrating the rich cultural heritage that makes our community so special. 💛

10/14/2026

💀✨“...Exactly the kind of Hamlet you would want to see.” — BroadwayWorld

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy from National Theatre.

🎬 A special screening filmed live in London’s West End and presented in HD.

📅 SUN NOV. 1 | 3PM
📍 Irvine Barclay Theatre

✨ Sharp, stylish, and darkly funny—experience Hamlet in a whole new light.
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4hUBOvY

10/08/2026

Share this with a friend—if they pick the same emoji, they have to take you! 😚✨

🛼OCT. 11 | Le Patin Libre: Melt
🍋OCT. 14 | Simple Too: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi - Hosted by Evan
🦋OCT. 16 | Shanghai Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers
🐱OCT. 24 | Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
🎶OCT. 25 | CelloGayageum

Click the link in our bio to learn more. ✨

SIMPLE TOO IS HERE! 🍋 And we’re celebrating with a giveaway! 🎉To celebrate the release of acclaimed chef Yotam Ottolengh...
10/06/2026

SIMPLE TOO IS HERE! 🍋 And we’re celebrating with a giveaway! 🎉

To celebrate the release of acclaimed chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s highly anticipated new cookbook, SIMPLE TOO, Irvine Barclay Theatre and Arvida Book Co. are giving away TWO tickets to:

✨ SIMPLE TOO: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi — Hosted by Evan Kleiman

HOW TO ENTER:
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🍋 For an additional entry, tag a friend who needs SIMPLE TOO in their kitchen!

📅 WED OCT. 14 | 8PM
📍 Irvine Barclay Theatre

📚 Arvida Book Co. will also be on-site selling signed copies of SIMPLE TOO!

⏰ Giveaway runs OCT. 6–11, 2026.
Winner will be contacted via DM on OCT. 12 after the giveaway closes.

Good luck—and bring your appetite! 🍋✨

10/02/2026

🎻🇰🇷 A special message from CelloGayageum - 첼로가야금!

Sol Daniel Kim and Dayoung Yoon are bringing their one-of-a-kind musical collaboration to the Barclay—where the soulful sound of the cello meets the mesmerizing tradition of the Korean gayageum. ✨

Joined by dancers from milkleaf contemporary dance company, CelloGayageum brings music and movement together in a captivating celebration of tradition, culture, and connection. 💫

📅 SUN OCT. 25 | 5PM
📍 Irvine Barclay Theatre

🎟️ Tickets on sale now!
https://bit.ly/4zbOsOk

What a night with Ballets Jazz Montréal! 🖤✨Dance Me – Music by Leonard Cohen brought Cohen's words and music to life thr...
10/01/2026

What a night with Ballets Jazz Montréal! 🖤✨

Dance Me – Music by Leonard Cohen brought Cohen's words and music to life through powerful choreography, striking visuals, and unforgettable theatricality—a night that was as moving as it was mesmerizing.

A huge thank you to our fantastic show sponsors, Bill and Carolyn Klein, for their support, and to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable Dance Series event, presented in partnership with City of Irvine! 💛

📸 Photo credit: Enrico Saturnino

A message from Bill Spade, FDNY firefighter, and Jaymes Poling, U.S. Army combat veteran, to the Irvine community. 💜Join...
09/26/2026

A message from Bill Spade, FDNY firefighter, and Jaymes Poling, U.S. Army combat veteran, to the Irvine community. 💜

Join them this Sunday, Sep. 27, on the Barclay stage as they share firsthand experiences of service, survival, and the lasting weight of memory—revealing an unexpected bond forged through resilience and purpose.

09/25/2026

Join acclaimed chef and bestselling author Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate evening celebrating SIMPLE TOO—the long-awaited follow-up to Ottolenghi Simple. 🍋✨

Hosted by longtime KCRW Good Food host Evan Kleiman, this inspiring conversation is packed with bold flavors, practical tips, and fresh ideas to make everyday cooking feel extraordinary. 👨‍🍳

📚 Signed copies of SIMPLE TOO will be available from our friends at !

📅 WED OCT. 14 | 8PM
📍 Irvine Barclay Theatre

🎟️ Tickets on sale now—bring your appetite! 🍋

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4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA
92612

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+19498544646

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