Saturday, September 19, 2026
Balboa Bay Resort

Enjoy the sunset along the coast at the OCSA Foundation’s annual Season Premiere! This lively waterfront event will bring the OCSA community together with an elevated cocktail reception, multicourse dinner, enticing live auction, and captivating performances by OCSA students and alumni guest artists Hanna Eyre (PM, ‘19), Adam J. Levy (MT, ‘12), Alisa Melendez (MT, ‘16), and Michael Montgomery (CMD, ‘06). As we kick off our 40th anniversary season, the evening will celebrate OCSA’s past, present, and future.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
OCSA Campus

Calling all alumni: You are invited to join us for a fun-filled Alumni Day! Come back to campus and see what OCSA looks like today while enjoying a little nostalgia along the way. The afternoon will include a lunch, student band performance, campus tour, conservatory classroom observation, and free alumni swag. Then, wrap it all up with a relaxed happy hour to toast to 40 years of OCSA. Whether you graduated last year or haven't been back in decades, we hope you’ll join us on this special day!

Friday, October 16, 2026
OCSA Campus | Lisa Argyros Commons

In celebration of OCSA’s milestone 40th Anniversary, the OCSA Foundation will present La Luna Cosecha (The Harvest Moon), a special evening of culture, cuisine, and community benefiting the deserving students of OCSA. This one-of-a-kind collaboration will bring together the talents of the Ballet Folklórico Dance and The Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatories, featuring live mariachi music, vibrant performances, and an exquisite three-course menu.

Saturday, January 23 & Sunday, January 24, 2027
Grove of Anaheim 

As part of OCSA’s 40th Anniversary, the All-School Musical will return for the first time in nearly two decades! Presented by the OCSA Foundation, this elevated, cross-conservatory production will bring the entire school community together in celebration of the hard work and artistry of OCSA’s talented students. This year’s All-School Musical will be Big Fish, a fantastical musical about an ordinary man who lives an extraordinary life.

Tickets available soon.

Saturday, February 6, 2027
OCSA Campus

The annual OCSA Connects Community Arts Festival will bring the community together for a day of creativity, connection, and discovery. This FREE festival, hosted on the OCSA campus in the heart of Santa Ana, welcomes children ages 5-11 and their families from local and regional communities. Featuring interactive, immersive booths and live performances by OCSA students, the festival is designed for EVERY child – celebrating diverse cultures and providing an inclusive, accessible experience for all.

Registration details coming soon.

Saturday, April 17, 2027
OCVIBE Concert Hall

Each year, the OCSA Foundation hosts a themed Gala, featuring a spectacular student performance, incredible virtual and live auctions, and a three-course gourmet dinner. The gala is OCSA’s largest, most prestigious fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the event contribute toward the $15 million needed annually to continue providing the school’s donation-dependent arts programs.

Tickets and tables available this winter.

Saturday, May 22, 2027
OCVIBE Concert Hall

OCSA will close out its landmark 40th anniversary season with Season Finale, a showcase of spectacular performances and presentations highlighting OCSA students from all 17 arts conservatories. Family, friends, and community members are invited to this dynamic end-of-the-year event in support of the next generation of artists and scholars.

Tickets available this spring.