Entertainment & Events in Long Beach, California

Tickets

I Need A Miracle Tickets 562-425-3322
2642 North Los Coyotes Diagonal
Long Beach, CA 90815
I Need A Miracle Tickets provides the best for concerts, Lakers, Clippers, Angels, and Dodgers tickets. more
Box Office at Legends 562-756-3159
5236 East Second Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
This is the place to purchase tickets for concers, sporting events, live theatre and more. They offer free delivery and are open 24 hours a day. more

Special Events

Big Blast Weekend 562-435-3511
Located on the Queen Mary
This four day extravaganza takes place in early July and it features a spectacular fireworks show and a carnival with many rides and amusements.
Belmont Car Show 562-434-3066
Post Office Box 3723
Long Beach, CA 90803
Belmont Shore
This September event brings in more than 70,000 people each year. This is the largest one day car show on the east coast and features hundreds of classic cars for viewing.

Cinema

Edwards Long Beach 26 562-429-3321
7501 Carson Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90808
First-class movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more
UA Marketplace 6 562-865-8989
6601 Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Comfortable seating and a large concession stand complements first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films shown at this cinema. more

Night Life

Blue Cafe 562-893-7111
210 The Promenade
Long Beach, CA 90802
An authentic tavern and roadhouse that is often referred to as "the home of the blues in downtown Long Beach."
Observation Bar 562-435-3511
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
This chic Art Deco bar provides live entertainment, dancing, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, and panoramic views of the city and waterfront.
Shannon's Bay Shore Irish American Bar 562-433-5901
5335 East Second Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
This neighborhood cocktail bar offers pool tables, HD Plasma screen TVs and world famous BBQ sandwiches. All of this is served up in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Basement Ultra Lounge 562-9019090
149 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Located in an historical building in the East Village, this spot is the only underground lounge in Long Beach. Enjoy an incredible decor while sipping from the world class Martini bar or dancing to live entertainment or DJ music. more
Cave 49 562-590-5000
49 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
This 7,200 square foot venue offers incredible food and exciting nightlife. more
Cohiba 562-491-5220
110 Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Located downtown, this elegant hot spot offers specialty martinis, fine cigars, challenging pool games in a sophisticated lounge and dancing in the nightclub area. You are sure to enjoy your night out at Cohiba. more
Joe Jost's Tavern 562-439-5446
2803 East Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
Opened in 1924 as a neighborhood barber shop, this busines continues today by serving up delicious beer and sandwiches and offering snooker, billiards, shuffleboard and a just plain friendly atmosphere. more
Bottoms Up Tavern 562-900-9370
1739 East Artesia Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90805
Bottoms Up is a neighborhood bar with a great vibe for watching sports. Plus, they have pool & dart tournaments. more
Baddeley's Pourhouse 562-439-7220
3348 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
Baddeley's Pourhouse is a high energy sports pub with amazing HD TVs and a friendly staff. The bar and grill offers hot dogs, chili, pickled eggs and popcorn. They offer daily specials and events. more
Harvelle's 562-239-3700
201 East Broadway Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Harvelle's Live Entertainment brings you some of the best in blues and jazz in Long Beach. more

Concerts & Performances

Long Beach Symphony Orchestra 5620-436-3203
555 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 106
Long Beach, CA 90802
This professional 83-member orchestra performs seven Classics and four Symphony POPS! concerts each season. more
Shoreline Jam 949-735-0707
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
The Queen Mary
Pepper and The Dirty Heads will headline the 4th annual Shoreline Jam festival two-day event. The 2014 Shoreline Jam is pleased to welcome back reggae favorites, J Boog and The Aggrolites, along with first-time Shoreline Jam performances from world artists Collie Buddz, The Grouch & Eligh, The Simpkin Project, Brewfish and Jet West. more
Long Beach Opera 562-439-2580
100 West Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Founded in 1979, this opera theater company presents unconventional works from classical to modern genres. They are national renowned for operatic excellence and innovation in musical theatre. more

Plays & Productions

International City Theatre 562-495-4595
300 Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90832
This professional, award-winning theatre performs innovative productions, world dramas, and numerous premieres. more
California Repertory Company 562-432-1818
213 Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Located at CA State Univ. Long Beach Campus
An award-winning theatre company that presents the best in contemporary drama in a state-of-the-art intimate theatre. more
Long Beach Playhouse 562-494-1014
5021 Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
This playhouse provides quality theatrical entertainment with provocative productions 50 weeks a year. more
Musical Theatre West 562-856-1999
4350 East Seventh Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
If you enjoy musical theatre, this company is sure to please. They are committed to bringing the best of Broadway to Long Beach with world renowned hits and lesser known musicals. more
Carpenter Performing Arts Center 562-985-7000
6200 Atherton Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Located at Long Beach State University, this center boasts 1,065 seats and fills them regularly for events such as contemporary dance, children's film and entertainment and both large and small theatre performances. more
Garage Theatre, The 562-433-8337
251 East Seventh Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
This talented ensemble produces forgotten or overlooked works and strives to take artistic risks and expose audiences to a diverse body of work. more
Globe of America, The 562-499-6638
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
A unique setting offering professional Shakespeare productions and Children's theatre aboard the Queen Mary. more
All American Melodrama Theater and Music Hall 562-495-5900
429 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
The All American Melodrama invites you to join them for some "Old Fashioned" fun. Ragtime piano tunes fill the air of this Victorian style theater, that features comfortable seats and cozy cabaret tables. You will be doubled over with laughter, as the comical troupe of professional actors present classic melodramas, movie satires, improv comedy shows,and holiday themed extravaganzas. The whole family can share in the Melodramatic fun as they cheer the hero, boo the villain, and sing along. The theater's entertainment line up also includes "late night," improv comedy shows performed by their resident group of talented improvisers, and small, intimate concerts featuring some of the areas best musical acts. There is an in house pub featuring a variety of food and drink. more

Festivals & Fairs

Kaleidoscope Festival 562-985-5252
Located on Campus of Cal State Long Beach
Held each April, this family fun festival features music, games, food, and entertainment.
Juneteenth Celebration 562-570-4405
Located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park
This event takes place in June and it features dozens of concerts, art exhibits, theatrical productions, speakers, and many more activities that highlight and celebrate African American culture.
Grecian Festival by the Sea 562-494-8929
5761 East Colorado Street
Long Beach, CA 90814
Located at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
This annual three day festival takes place each September and it offers authentic Greek food, a children's area, a game booth, and plenty of entertainment.
Shipwreck 562-435-3511
Located on the Queen Mary
A one month long Halloween terror-fest that features seven haunted mazes, live DJ entertainment, and a dance party every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. more
International Sea Festival 562-570-8920
Located in Downtown Long Beach
Happening during the month of September, this month long series of aquatics-oriented events is fun for the entire family, from toddlers to seniors.
Pier Daze Seafood and Pirate Festival 562-434-1542
5411 Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90803
Held at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
A two-day event featuring fresh seafood, a pirate show, live music, a beach bbq, fun zone, classic woody show, the Pacific Open Water Swim and 5k run challenge, a beer garden, arts and craft vendors and more. more
Long Beach Jazz Festival 562-424-0013
3505 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90807
A popular event in Southern California, this festival takes place in a great outdoor setting, near a lagoon and offers entertainment by some of the biggest names in jazz. There is also a wide array of displays including art, food and much more. more
E Hula Mau Hula Festival 909-930-3994
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Long Beach Convention Center
This three day festival, held each September, celebrates all things hula with solo performances and competitions. There is also a Hawaiian arts and crafts fair, various workshops and lots of Hawaiian music. more
Chocolate Festival 562-434-3066
Post Office Box 3723
Long Beach, CA 90803
Belmont Shore
A family friendly festival featuring events such as a chocolate pie eating contest, dessert making competitions, live music and of course, lots of sweets to try. more
Ragga Muffins Festival 562-436-3661
300 Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Long Beach Arena
Celebrating and promoting awareness for reggae music, this two day event honors Bob Marley's birthday with an extensive line up of talented musicians. This is the largest reggae festival on the west coast. more
Belly Dancer of the Universe Dance Festival 562-433-6615
330 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Long Beach Convention Center
President's Day weekend offers the fun and entertainment of this competition and festival dedicated to dancing. Belly Dancer contests for children and adults kick things off and the festivities continue with a fashion bazaar and dance exhibitions. Dance classes are available for all levels at this event promoting family fun. more
Long Beach Crawfish Festival
Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
Rainbow Lagoon
This annual event at Long Beach's Rainbow Lagoon celebrates Louisiana music, food, and culture with zydeco and Cajun bands and delectable crawfish dishes served by authentic Cajun chefs. Highlights include live entertainment and activities for all ages, carnival games, a parade, Mardi Gras masquerade ball, beach bars, a giant food court, dance floor and lessons, and arts & craft booths. more
Brazilian Street Carnaval 562-508-4504
210 The Promenade North
Long Beach, CAThe biggest all-Brazilian event on the west coast with bands all day, one Rio-Style parade, one Bahia-Style parade. Brazilian food, craft, product booths, and beer available. more

Seminars & Symposiums

Prep Kitchen Essentials 562-430-1217
6459 Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90803
At this venue, professionals offer one of a kind cooking classes and more. This is a wonderful event for business or team building and great fun for a family. more

Marathons & 10K Runs

Long Beach International City Bank Marathon 562-728-8829
Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90808
Each year, more than 15,000 people gather to watch this marathon. The event includes the marathon, half marathon, bike tour and 5k run. The prize package is valued at more than $50,000 and the course is a breathtaking tour of some of the most beautiful areas of Long Beach. more

Sporting Events

Congressional Cup 562-598-9401
Located at Long Beach Harbor/Alamitos Bay
This annual seven-day sailing event is held in April and it is one of the oldest and most prestigious Match Racing Events in the world.
Amgen Tour of California 213-438-8881
Queens Highway
Long Beach, CAThis professional bicycle race features the world's top professional teams racing approximately 650 miles for eight days. Racing will begin in San Francisco and end with a sprint to the finish in Long Beach. The tour raises funds for cancer care and treatment. more
Toyota Grand Prix 562-981-2600
3000 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
In April, this celebrated event offers fun at 200 miles per hour. An 8,000 pound track is built through the city and the world's best drivers put the pedal to the medal to win this coveted title. more
Golden League Baseball Team 562-597-9787
4510 East Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90804
This professional baseball organization hosts games at Blair Field and offers affordable family entertaiment. more
Long Beach Ice Dogs 562-624-5575
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Professional hockey is perfect for a family event. The Ice Dogs offer 36 exciting home games from October through April and provide quality family fun. more
Southern California Golf Show 206-367-2420
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Located at the Long Beach Convention Center
Come check out the latest and greatest in golf. Enjoy door pizes, lessons, and demos, also participate in their long drive and putting contests. Great for the whole family. more

Tours

Island Express Helicopters 310-510-2525
1175 Queens Highway South
Long Beach, CA 90802
Offering multiple air tours and charters, this company offers you a great way to spend a day. Leave from an exclusive heliport and see the beautiful California coastline from the air. more
Los Angeles Helicopters 562-377-0396
4225 Donald Douglas Drive
Long Beach, CA 90808
Los Angeles Helicopters services include helicopter flight training lessons at an FAA accredited flight training school, helicopter tours and charters. Whether interested in flying up close to the Hollywood sign or checking out the magnificent Southern California coastline, they have the tour package that can fit your desires and budget. more

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