Summer Festivals in Long Beach
Long Beach is blessed not only with miles of sandy beaches and terrific weather, but an annual lineup of summer festivals–from May to September–celebrating culture, community, music and, oh yeah, fun! Check out these events and start plans for a festive summer in the city.
PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL
The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year, with its annual Pacific Islander Festival usually held on one of the first weekends in June. 2026 marks the festival’s 23rd year celebrating Pacific Islander cultures, including Chamorro, Fijian, Hawaiian, Māori, Marshallese, Tahitian, Tongan, and Samoan. The festival on June 6 and 7 is included with general admission to the Aquarium, so visitors will be able to enjoy live music and dance, vendors, and other festival elements along with seeing their favorite ocean animals and exhibits.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS IN LONG BEACH
In Long Beach, Juneteenth is celebrated through events honoring freedom, history and community. From a lively festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Park—filled with music, food and local vendors—to the reflective program at Aquarium of the Pacific, the city offers meaningful ways to commemorate emancipation while uplifting African American culture.
Day Trip Festival
This festival is all about House music. Created in 2018, Day Trip (June 22-23, 2024) 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, plus Day Trip is leveling up its 2026 festival with a brand-new stage, the Long Beach Amphitheater. Day Trip attracts a fun, 21+ crowd that comes to dance, sing and sip on specialty cocktails.
Love Long Beach Festival
Featuring 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, and sound healing as well as arts and crafts at the Healing Arts Village & Sanctuary. There are also also food trucks, vendors and fully stocked bars.
Long Beach Jazz Festival
The 36th annual Jazz Fest (Aug. 8-9, 2026) will be held at the Long Beach Amphitheater (1051 Queens Hwy). There will be great food, drink and art to enjoy while listening to acclaimed jazz performers. As in year’s past, the festival will put a special 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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