The Observatory
Visiting The Observatory
Getting there & parking
We offer guaranteed onsite parking available to purchase in advance or in person. To purchase your parking spot in advance, please search for The Observatory on Ticketmaster website. We offer both general parking and premium parking options. General Parking rates start at $10 when purchased in advance, and Premium parking starts at $25. Prices may increase day of show. The general parking lot is located just across the street from The Observatory, a short walk from the venue, while Premium parking offers the closest parking to The Observatory located in our immediate parking lot. Our parking lot opens 2 hours prior to doors opening for the event. Earlier on site parking access is not guaranteed and on-site parking is subject to availability if not purchased in advance. There is no street parking near the venue.
Accessibility
The Observatory strives to make our venue and live experiences inclusive and accessible to everyone. While our venue is standing room only, we do have an ADA section for qualified patrons. We also have ADA ramp access into the building and ADA restrooms. We suggest you get to the venue early for the best viewing options in the ADA area. The ADA area does not fill up often, but depending on the show, it might. If able, plan to arrive ten minutes before the doors open to speak to our staff and we will do our best to meet your accommodations. Please note that each ADA guest is allowed one extra guest into the ADA area. For more questions, please visit our accessibility FAQ at ObservatoryOC.com accessibility or contact us via phone at (714) 957-0600 or e-mail at [email protected]
Entry & venue rules
For more information on our venue policies and FAQ, please visit our website www.ObservatoryOC.com
Children & age policy
Children under 3 years of age do not require an additional ticket purchase. While most of our events are all ages, some events may be restricted to certain ages. Please check our website at www.ObservatoryOC.com or the ticket page for the event you are planning to attend for event specific age requirements.
Box office
The box office will be open on day-of-show only, approximately two hours before doors.
(714) 957-0600
The Observatory is a cashless venue. We accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, & Discover. Apple Pay & Google Pay are also accepted.
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Harbor-Lake Center — 2 min walk · bus stop
- Macarthur-Home Depot — 3 min walk · bus stop
- Macarthur-Harbor — 3 min walk · bus stop
- Harbor-Scenic — 3 min walk · bus stop
- Harbor-Macarthur — 4 min walk · bus stop
- Harbor-Sunflower — 5 min walk · bus stop
Parking nearby
- Car park — 5 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Del Taco — 4 min walk · fast food
- Tommy Pastrami — 4 min walk · restaurant
- Darkroom Restaurant & Wine Bar — 5 min walk · restaurant
- Carl's Jr. — 5 min walk · fast food
- Nguyen's Kitchen — 5 min walk · restaurant
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
Aterciopelados: La Pipa De La Paz 30 Años Tour
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Buzzcocks, With Special Guest Modern English
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Static Dress - Injury Episode USA Tour
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Of Mice & Men
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Clara La San - Chosen Silences Tour Fall 2026
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Boston Manor
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Nekromantix
All Ages Welcome Doors:7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Ian Cordova
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Surely Tempo
All Ages Welcome Doors:7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live! Feat. Jim Lang and The PS 118 AllStars
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live! Feat. Jim Lang and The PS 118 AllStars with Special Guest Craig Bartlett All Ages Welcome Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere 10th Anniversary
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
WATERPARKS - THE (ALMOST) NO BARRICADE TOUR
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Chase Petra
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Fatt Smaxk
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm *All tickets are General Admission, standing room only.* *All times and supporting acts are subject to change*
Pi'erre Bourne
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All tickets are General Admission, standing room only.* *All times and supporting acts are subject to change*
The Strike plus special guest
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Yung Gravy: The Joyrider Tour
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Sunami
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Set Your Goals
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Black Flag
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
BurnDown Fest
All Ages Welcome Doors: 3:30 PM Show: 4:30 PM *All tickets are General Admission, standing room only.* *All times and supporting acts are subject to change*
Earlybirds Club (21+)
21+ We still shut the club down. The club just shuts down at 10 now. Welcome to Earlybirds Club, the original early-evening dance party created for ladies who have sh*t to do in the morning! For Hip-H...
Dimebash
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change*
John 5 + Paul Gilbert
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Ballyhoo! - We Ride At Dawn Tour With Chad Tepper + more
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Death From Above 1979
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
Rare Americans Welcome To Crooked City Tour
All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change
The Hip Abduction
All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm *All times and supporting acts are subject to change