Irvine Global Village Festival Celebrates Diversity

News Summary

The Irvine Global Village Festival is set to take place at the Orange County Great Park, featuring a day filled with food, art, music, and diverse cultural activities. Guests can enjoy numerous performances across multiple stages, explore a global marketplace, as well as participate in kids’ activities. The festival aims to celebrate the multicultural community of Irvine, encouraging connections and creativity while promoting sustainability. With free entry and ample parking options, it promises to be an engaging experience for families.

Irvine will host the 24th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Orange County Great Park, located at 8000 Great Park Blvd. This festival is free and family-friendly, aiming to celebrate diversity, creativity, and global connections.

Attendees can look forward to a rich day filled with food, art, music, and activities that highlight Irvine’s multicultural community. Festival activities will encompass kids’ activities, local and international cuisines, a global marketplace, live musical performances, art exhibits, and hands-on art demonstrations.

Entertainment Schedule

The entertainment for the day is organized into three primary stages: the UCI Stage, Las Colibri Cultural Stage, and Kids Village Stage.

UCI Stage

• 10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Upstream
• 11:40 a.m.–12:25 p.m.: OC India/Irvine Indians
• 12:35 p.m.–12:50 p.m.: OCO Kibou Taiko
• 1 p.m.–1:15 p.m.: Mayoral Address
• 1:30 p.m.–2:10 p.m.: South Coast Chinese Cultural Center
• 2:25 p.m.–3:05 p.m.: Orange County Turkish American Association
• 3:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: Doodream
• 3:40 p.m.–4:10 p.m.: Flogging Seagulls
• 4:25 p.m.–5:10 p.m.: San Miguel Band
• 5:20 p.m.–6 p.m.: Las Colibri

Las Colibri Cultural Stage

• 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.: Lyra Belly Dance Troupe & Friends
• 10:55 a.m.–11:10 a.m.: Audience of One
• 11:20 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: Nicholson Pipes and Drums
• 11:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m.: Dhwani Dance Academy
• 12:20 p.m.–12:45 p.m.: Caribbean Joy Dance
• 12:55 p.m.–1:10 p.m.: Unity in Dance
• 1:20 p.m.–1:50 p.m.: Team Taiwan
• 2 p.m.–2:45 p.m.: Textile Fashion Show
• 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: Brian Young
• 3:45 p.m.–4 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico Fraternidad De Bolivia
• 4:10 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Southern California Youth Cultural Association
• 4:35 p.m.–5:05 p.m.: Sudanese American Community of Southern California
• 5:20 p.m.–5:35 p.m.: Vahid Music Academy & Choir
• 5:45 p.m.–6 p.m.: Korean Traditional Dance Club at Crean Lutheran High School

Kids Village Stage

• 10:05 a.m.–10:35 a.m.: Montessori Preschool & Tutoring Academy
• 10:40 a.m.–11 a.m.: SoCa Arts
• 11:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Orange County Irvine Goshin-Kai
• 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: DrumatiX
• 12:30 p.m.–1 p.m.: Jeong Arts and Culture
• 1:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.: Ainoco
• 1:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m.: Orange County School of the Arts: Heartbeat of Korea
• 2:25 p.m.–2:40 p.m.: Falun Dafa
• 2:50 p.m.–3:05 p.m.: Nika Imani Dance
• 3:20 p.m.–3:50 p.m.: Na Pua Ohana Ilima Hula Studio
• 4:05 p.m.–4:25 p.m.: Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles
• 4:35 p.m.–5:05 p.m.: Viorhythm
• 5:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m.: Nunsantara Dance & Pencak Silat

Additional Activities

In addition to the scheduled performances, martial arts demonstrations will be held at Booth #27, featuring morning workouts and self-defense training. The festival also promotes sustainability and is working towards becoming a zero waste event through environmentally responsible initiatives.

Parking Information

Parking options are available at various lots: Green P2, Orange P4, Red P5, Blue P6, Yellow P7, and Purple Overflow Parking. A designated ride-sharing drop-off location is also available at the intersection of Ridge Valley and Corsair. Free disabled parking is provided at Green P2.

For more information regarding directions and parking details, visitors can consult the city of Irvine’s official festival website, which provides comprehensive guidance to ensure attendees have an enjoyable experience at the festival.

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Additional Resources

• Rafu: Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday at Great Park
• OC Register: Thousands Experience the World at Irvine Global Village Festival
• South OC Beaches: Irvine Free Family Friendly Global Village Festival Guide
• CBS News: Amber Lee Emcees Irvine’s Global Village Festival
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Irvine Global Village Festival

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