Bill Medley and Bucky Heard will perform Sept. 10 and 11 at the historic Lido Theater for the inaugural Lido Legacy Live benefit concerts, raising funds for local youth and seniors.
The Lido Theater in Newport Beach is set to host a pair of inaugural charity concerts featuring The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard, on Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. The two-night event, called Lido Legacy Live, will benefit the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center in Newport Beach.
Both evenings begin at 6 p.m. with a reception along The Lido Walk, adjacent to the Lido Theater at Via Lido Plaza, featuring a silent auction with appetizers and cocktails. Light bites will be provided by The Cannery, Byblos Mediterranean Grill, ZPizza, and other local favorites. Auction items will include a Meet and Greet with Bill Medley following the concert, the opportunity to take the stage and sing with him during the performance, and other items.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. each night, with Medley and Heard performing Righteous Brothers classics including “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” and “Unchained Melody.” Tickets range from $150 to $300 and are available at TheLidoTheater.com.
Lido Legacy Live is presented by Whittier Trust and sponsored by Fritz Duda Company, Eagle Four Partners, MSP Sports Capital, R.D. Olson Development, River Jetty Restaurant Group, Shea Homes, The Cannery, and Walkie and Janet Ray.
The Lido Theater, located at 3459 Via Lido off Balboa Blvd. in Newport Beach, is owned by Fritz Duda Company, which purchased Via Lido Plaza in 1986. The company undertook a multimillion-dollar restoration of the landmark entertainment venue, which opened in 1939, returning it to its original Art Deco design. The restoration, unveiled in October 2024, earned the company a 2026 Preservation Award from the Art Deco Society of California.
The theater is operated by River Jetty Restaurant Group (RJRG), a collaboration between Newport Beach natives Joseph “McG” Nichol and Jordan Otterbein. RJRG’s hospitality portfolio includes A Restaurant, A Market, A Crystal Cove, and The Lido Theater in Newport Beach; CdM Restaurant in Corona del Mar; and A PCH in Long Beach.
Two parking lots with limited complimentary parking are available at Via Lido Plaza. Valet parking will also be available, and rideshare is encouraged.
Q&A
Q: When and where are the Lido Legacy Live concerts?
A: The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard will perform at the Lido Theater, located at 3459 Via Lido off Balboa Blvd. in Newport Beach, on Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
Q: What is the schedule for each evening?
A: Both evenings begin at 6 p.m. with a reception, silent auction and cocktails along The Lido Walk at Via Lido Plaza. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Q: What songs will The Righteous Brothers perform?
A: Medley and Heard will perform Righteous Brothers classics including “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” and “Unchained Melody,” among others.
Q: Who do the concerts benefit?
A: Proceeds from Lido Legacy Live benefit two Newport Beach nonprofits: the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program, which supports youth ocean safety education, physical fitness and leadership development, and Friends of OASIS Senior Center, which helps local seniors live healthy, active and productive lives.
Q: How much are tickets and where can they be purchased?
A: Tickets range from $150 to $300 and are available at TheLidoTheater.com.
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