Merced County Fair, Shakespeare and tribute bands highlight June entertainment
Summer is nearly here, so it’s time to start planning your outdoor, or air-conditioned, entertainment fun.
Below are some of the noteworthy concerts and acts coming to Merced County in June.
You can see more events or add one you’d like to promote on the Sun-Star’s events calendar at mercedsunstar.com/events.
‘You Can’t Take It With You’
WHAT: “You Can’t Take It With You” is a madcap comedy about love, family, fireworks, tax evasion, ballet lessons and one very unfortunate dinner party.
WHEN: June 5-14
WHERE: Merced Multicultural Arts Center
ONLINE: www.artsmerced.org
Merced County Fair
WHAT: The local annual tradition continues with carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, live music and food.
WHEN: June 10–14
WHERE: Merced County Fair, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced
ONLINE: mercedcountyfair.com
Journey USA
WHAT: With an emphasis on crowd participation and high-energy performances, this talent-packed Journey tribute band captures the signature sound of the rock group.
WHEN: Friday, June 12, 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.
ONLINE: www.mercedtheatre.org
Faith & Devotion: A Tribute to Depeche Mode
WHAT: Faith & Devotion is a highly regarded, Southern California-based Depeche Mode tribute band (formerly known as “For the Masses”).
WHEN: Friday, June 12, 7 p.m
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
Shakespeare in the Park
WHAT: Enjoy a live performance of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” directed by Erin Day, under the trees in the heart of the park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, as there is no seating.
WHEN: June 13-14 and June 20-21
WHERE: Applegate Park
ONLINE: www.facebook.com/merced.shakespearefest
Louder & Prouder: Mainzer’s Pride Drag Show
WHAT: The show, hosted by Katalina St. James, is for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by someone 21 or older.
WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m
WHERE: Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.
ONLINE: themainzer.com
This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM.
