Merced California Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Springtime Reunion Car Show
Located at the Merced Fair Grounds
209-384-7092
Taking place for three days each May, this car show has a huge car corral, as well as auto and craft vendors, a huge raffle, and a children's carnival. more...

UA Regency Theatre
635 Fairfield Drive • Merced, CA 95340
209-722-3600
First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that offers comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more...
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Central Valley Blues Festival
Located at Courthouse Park
209-383-4958
Every October, great blues legends, like Joe Luis Walker and John Lee Hooker Jr., come to perform at this two day blues festival that is filled with music, music, and more great blues music. more...

Playhouse Merced
452 West Main Street • Merced, CA 95340
209-725-8587
A cultural fixture in the community, this playhouse is dedicated to creating passionate, ingenious, polished, and inspired theatrical events, including Broadway musicals, Pulitzer Prize winning dramas, conservatory shows, and family friendly shows. more...

Big Valley Arts & Culture Festival
Located on N Street in Downtown Merced
209-388-1090
Children and their families create unique works of art or engage in music-making from common materials during this unique festival where, placed among the activities and throughout the festival site, regional artists also display and demonstrate their crafts. The festival, which takes place in October, also features an International Stage where local performers of all ages and cultures show off their talents.
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