The Living Tradition - Folk Music Concerts

Folk Music Concerts

The following folk music concerts are presented by The Living Tradition. These concerts feature international and local artisans of contemporary folk music and traditional folk music.

To view a list of artists who have performed in The Living Tradition concert series, click Concert History, or scroll to the bottom of this page. These events are partially funded by a grant from the Anaheim Arts Council.

Concerts are held on the 3rd Saturday of most months at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center St., in Anaheim (in the heart of Orange County). We do not have concerts during the summer months of June, July, August, and September, and we also skip December.

Free parking is available in the adjacent parking lot, or if full, in the free parking structure on the north side of Center St. directly across from the Community Center.

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Concerts start at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.

The recommended donation is $25 per person ($20 with the Living Tradition membership), unless otherwise noted. Children under 18 are FREE with paid adult.

Cash or check only at the door. Online/credit card purchases are not supported at this time.

Concert reservations are highly recommended. To make a reservation, send an e-mail to livingtraditionconcerts@gmail.com.

Schedule

Date	Concert Information
Aug. 2026	`No concert in Aug. Summer break.`
Sept. 2026	`No concert in Sept. Summer break.`
Oct. 17, 2026	`TBA`
Nov. 21, 2026	`Men of Worth` `In 1986, ScotsmanDonnie Macdonaldand IrishmanJames Keighercame together to perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles.` `Together` Men of Worth `blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with tradition, remain true to the music and story. Their show is a unique combination of humour, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads.` Men of Worth `are an international act, and have earned much respect and success in forty years of touring together. Performing concerts and festivals, with twelve albums to their credit;` Men of Worth `continue the very tradition from which they've evolved.`
Dec 2026	`No concert in December. Happy Holidays!`

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

The schedule is subject to change.

Our Covid-19 Policy

Our Covid protocols are intended to promote the health and safety of our community. As of July 1, 2023,masking is optionalbut is encouragedatall our events. In addition,a Covid vaccination and booster are not required, although they are recommended. Attendees at our concerts must:

Be freeof key Covid-19 symptoms. Click here to view the CDC list of these symptoms.
Abide by our contact tracing policy. Click here for additional information about contact tracing (PDF).

Click here to view our Covid Policy webpage.

`Attention Artists:`

If you are an artist who wishes to be considered for an appearance at The Living Tradition concert series, please first review the Concert History below. Does your music fit in with this diverse group of artists?

If your band is interested in performing for The Living Tradition 3rd Saturday concert series in Anaheim, send an e-mail to livingtraditionconcerts@gmail.com.