The venue sits on land formerly occupied by the MCAS El Toro military base, which closed in 1999.
The amphitheater was constructed using temporary modular components to allow for rapid assembly and potential relocation.
The site is part of the larger Orange County Great Park master plan, intended to be nearly double the size of New York's Central Park.
Great Park Live serves as an interim venue to bridge the gap between the closure of the original FivePoint structure and future permanent facilities.
FivePoint Amphitheatre, formerly a major touring venue in Irvine, has ceased operations as a permanent structure, with the site now transitioned into the temporary Great Park Live venue. The original structure was a temporary pop-up amphitheater designed to host large-scale concerts and festivals in the Orange County Great Park. The site is located on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro base. The current Great Park Live venue utilizes a modular layout to accommodate live entertainment while the city plans for permanent recreational infrastructure. The location remains a primary hub for outdoor music events within the Great Park district.
The elevated viewing deck near the park entrance offering a panoramic view of the stage set against the backdrop of the Santa Ana Mountains.
Check the Great Park Live website for specific concert entry policies as they change per event.
Bring a light jacket, as temperatures in the Great Park drop significantly after sunset.
Utilize the designated drop-off zones, as venue parking can result in significant post-show exit delays.
Do not attempt to walk to the venue from outside the park, as the site is surrounded by vast, unlit construction zones and undeveloped land.
Operations are seasonal and event-dependent; the site does not maintain fixed operating days and may close during the off-season or for site infrastructure work.
Casual attire; comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to the expansive gravel and paved pathways throughout the park.
