Newport Beach Film Festival (October (permanently moved from April to October as of 2022)). Founded 1999; now the largest international cinema event in coastal Southern California with 56,000+ annual attendees. Held at Lido Theatre and other Newport Beach venues.
Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival (Memorial Day weekend, May (e.g., May 22-24, 2026 — 21st annual edition)). Annual wine and spirits event at Balboa Bay Resort featuring winemaker dinners and grand tasting with 250+ varieties.
Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival (Second Saturday of June (e.g., June 12-13, 2026 — 10th anniversary)). Annual free public festival at Balboa Yacht Club celebrating wooden vessels of all sizes; founded 2014; draws nearly 4,000 attendees.
Newport Beach Food & Wine Festival (Late September to early October). Annual culinary event at Newport Beach Civic Center featuring 40+ Orange County restaurants, 250 wine varieties, and celebrity chef demonstrations; founded 2014.
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade (Five nights in the third week of December (e.g., December 17-21, 2025; December 16-20, 2026 for the 118th edition)). Annual illuminated boat parade through Newport Harbor, founded 1908. Recognized as one of the top ten holiday happenings in the nation. Features up to 150 decorated vessels.