Signature Events
Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts its Signature Event series each year to celebrate the historic and religious significance of the Mission, to provide an irreplaceable experience of inspiration to local, regional and international visitors alike and to help raise funds to support preservation of the Mission, California Landmark #200.
Signature Event’s include:
- St. Joseph’s Day & Return of the Swallows Celebration
- Battle of the Mariachis Festival
- Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series
- Romance of the Mission Benefit Gala
- Capistrano Lights
Special Events
Mission San Jan Capistrano hosts select unique events each year to honor historic occasions, to support community partners in San Juan Capistrano and Orange County, and more.
Upcoming Special Events include:
- Capistrano Lights Opening Night – December 7, 2019
- Capistrano Lights Nightly Program – December 8,2019 – January 6, 2020
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Accessibility Hour
Past Special Events have included:
- Acjachemen Songs and Stories – Special Event with OC Public Libraries – January 17, 2018
- Mission Member Tuesdays at The Tea House on Los Rios – June 2017
- Stretch and Strength Series 2017
- Mission Team for American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2016
- Mission Fine Art Gallery Plein Air Paint Out 2016
Visit our Calendar of Events to see unique Special Events as they are updated regularly.
Corporate and Private Events
Host your own event at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Orange County’s top destination for:
- Off-site Meetings
- Luncheons
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Bridal Showers
- School Dances
- Galas & more
Learn more about Corporate and Private Events
Weddings are not permitted at Mission San Juan Capistrano
Although the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano has not allowed weddings or wedding receptions for more than 20 years, we do allow bridal showers, bridal and engagement photo shoots, rehearsal dinners, and day after the wedding brunches. For wedding information at the Mission Basilica of San Juan Capistrano, please click here.
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Policy on Amplified Sound
Mission San Juan Capistrano Policy on Amplified Sound:
Mission San Juan Capistrano, California Landmark #200, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Special events held on the historic Mission grounds are limited and help to raise funds for historic preservation of the Mission. In order to serve as a good neighbor to the San Juan Capistrano community and protect the well-being and experience of event guests, Mission San Juan Capistrano maintains a limit for sound amplification of 90 decibels inside the Mission grounds. Decibel measurement is in effect for each event held at Mission San Juan Capistrano to carefully monitor sound levels. Ninety-eight percent of events and sound amplification end by 10:00 p.m. with two percent of specially-approved events ending by 11:00 p.m. Any concerns should be directed to Executive Director, Mechelle Lawrence Adams, at mlawrence-adams@missionsjc.com.
