Budget-friendlyArts & Culture
Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters
Laguna Beach, CA
Festival: $10–$15 adults, $5 ages 6–12, 5 & under free; Pageant tickets separate (2026 official)
By Simir Shah
The Pageant of the Masters stages famous artworks as 'living pictures' with real people in the Irvine Bowl; the 2027 run is June 30–Aug. 28 (closed July 4–5), and no children under 4 are admitted to the theater. Festival Art Show admission is free for kids 5 and under, and $5 for ages 6–12. The grounds at 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. allow a small cooler of snacks, which helps with kids before the evening show.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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