Annual Music Festivals in Long Beach

Long Beach has a rich musical heritage, one that’s added to every summer through a wide array of music festivals. These single and multi-day events not only offer a wide selection of music–jazz, pop, house, country–but food, wellness and community. Listen up!

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LONG BEACH PRIDE

May 16-17, 2026

Music is central to Long Beach Pride (May 16-17, 2026), attracting a star-studded roster of major musical talent over the years including Dreamgirls (Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson) and disco icons (The Village People, KC and the Sunshine Band), as well as musicians representing a wide swath of styles: Bangles to Queen Latifah to Gloria Trevi. Performing on multiple stages at Marina Green Park (386 E. Shoreline Dr.), this year’s lineup has yet to be announced, but will represent an eclectic mix, from pop to hip hop, country to Tejano.

Cali Vibes Festival

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The 2025 Cali Vibes Festival returned to Long Beach for the fifth year June 7-8, 2025, at Marina Green Park. The lineup celebrated artists from Southern California, with headliners including Kid Cudi, Cypress Hill, Ludacris, Stick Figure, and Slightly Stoopid. Over the course of the two-day festival, attendees had the chance to chill out to reggae, funk, and hip-hop acts on three stages.

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DAY TRIP

June 27-28, 2026

This festival is all about House music. Created in 2018, Day Trip (June 21-22, 2025) will be held at Queen Mary Waterfront (1126 Queens Hwy.), adjacent to the Queen Mary itself. Featuring fresh ocean air, sun-soaked vibes and more than 30 DJs on its High Tide and Deep End stages. Day Trip attracts a fun, 21+ crowd that comes to dance, sing and sip on specialty cocktails.

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LOVE LONG BEACH

July 18-19, 2026

Featuring more than 50 DJs and live musicians performing on multiple stages, Love Long Beach (July 18-19, 2026), which takes place at Shoreline Aquatic Park (200 Aquarium Way), is a festival aimed at the whole person. Beyond musical talent, the weekend encompasses a diverse experience that also offers yoga, meditation, sound healing as well as arts and crafts at the Healing Arts Village & Sanctuary and a Kid's Corner. There’s also food trucks, vendors and fully stocked bars.

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Uptown Jazz Festival

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Each year, the City of Long Beach and the Office of 9th District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie bring live jazz to North Long Beach at the annual Uptown Jazz Festival. The annual free event takes place at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave). Over the years, headliners have included Sheila E, Ozomatli, and Stephanie Mills, the original Dorothy from the movie The Wiz.

LONG BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL

August 8-9, 2026

In its 36th year, the Long Beach Jazz Festival (August 8-9, 2026) is the only jazz fest held in a waterfront setting. Taking place at Rainbow Lagoon Park (Shoreline Dr. and Linden Ave.), there will be great food, drink and art to enjoy while listening to acclaimed performers. The festival will again put an emphasis on wellness with its Health and Wellness Pavilion featuring inspirational and expert speakers, treatment areas, vendors and healthy food sampling stations.

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