Mid-Autumn Festival
A Night Illuminated by Culture and Community
Friday, September 25, 5–9:30 p.m.
You're invited to the sixth annual Mid-Autumn Festival, an evening of vibrant performances, cultural displays, hands-on crafts, delicious food, and more. Experience the traditions and stories that bring us together at this free, family-friendly event taking place in the Palm Court Arts Complex and the surrounding area. View a map of the park (Open in new window).
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The Mid-Autumn Festival, is also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival. Held under the full moon, it is an annual festival traditionally celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian cultures as a way to give thanks for the year’s bountiful harvest.
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Entertainment Schedule
| Time | Performer /Organization |
| 5 p.m. | Jeong Arts and Culture & Crean Lutheran High School |
| 5:15 p.m. | Orange County Chinese Community Service |
| 5:25 p.m. | South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) WuShu Team |
| 5:40 p.m. | Yee Ying Tong Lion Dance Parade from Great Park Studio |
| 5:50 p.m. | Yee Ying Tong Lion Dance |
| 6 p.m. | Welcome Remarks |
| 6:15 p.m. | Dance Under the Moon |
| 6:30 p.m. | Kishin Daiko |
| 7 p.m. | Chinese Dance Company of Southern California |
| 7:20 p.m. | Modern Apsara Company |
| 7:35 p.m. | South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) Drums |
| 7:50 p.m. | Thuy Van Dance Company |
| 8:05 p.m. | Jeong Arts and Culture & Orange County School of the Arts |
| 8:20 p.m. | Arpana Dance Company |
| 8:35 p.m. | South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) Orchestra |
| 9 p.m. | South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) Duet |
| 9:10 p.m. | DooDream |
Hangar 244 and Great Park Studio Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 5:30 p.m. | Culinary Demonstration: Asian Pomelo Delights | Hangar 244 |
| 6 p.m. | Little Lantern Reading Time | Hangar 244 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Culinary Demonstration: Traditional Mooncakes | Hangar 244 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Art of Chinese Paper Cutting | Great Park Studio |
| 7 p.m. | Little Lantern Reading Time | Hangar 244 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Culinary Demonstration: Art of Japanese Tea | Hangar 244 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Art of Chinese Paper Cutting | Great Park Studio |
| 8:30 p.m. | Culinary Demonstration: Lee Kum Kee Noodles | Hangar 244 |
Event Sponsors
Our event sponsors make it possible for the City of Irvine to present the Mid-Autumn Festival to our community, complete with performances, cultural displays, and engaging crafts for all. Thank you to all our event sponsors and business community for their support and partnership.
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Night Market Games Sponsor
Mooncake Walk Sponsor
Culinary Sponsor
Giveaway Donor
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Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival have closed. Check back in Spring 2027 to learn more about upcoming sponsorship opportunities.
Mid-Autumn Festival Media Kit
The 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival is September 25, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Great Park. All elements of the Mid-Autumn Festival Media Kit, including event logos, photos, and information, are available for public download below.
2026 Media Kit for Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Vendors (Open in new window)
For additional media inquiries, please contact the City of Irvine Public Information Officer, Linda Fontes, at 949-724-6029 or lfontes@cityofirvine.org (Open in new window).