Long Beach Summer Events Series
There’s no excuse for not having fun this summer in Long Beach, as local neighborhoods, beaches, and streets light up with events that reoccur monthly and weekly. Whether you love food, movies, live music, or all of the above, these series ensure you always have something great to do when the weather is perfect for getting out and enjoying it all.
STROLL & SAVOR IN BELMONT SHORE
Come hungry to Stroll & Savor, one of Belmont Shore’s most popular events each year. Dozens of eateries will set up shop on the sidewalks of 2nd Street, providing samples of their dishes and drinks. Past delicacies have included everything from sliders to cupcakes to fried oysters. Stroll & Savor events will be held on June 17-18, July 15-16, and August 19-20, 2026. Purchase a sheet of 12 tickets for $15 online or at the Chase Bank (5200 2nd St) the night of the event.
DTLB LIVE! & TASTE OF DOWNTOWN
If you haven’t been to one of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s monthly DTLB Live! events on The Promenade, summer is the perfect time to check it out. Featuring live entertainment and great food and drinks, DTLB Live! always has a theme celebrating a nearby holiday, cultural celebration, or music genre. The Alliance is also behind Taste of Downtown, which returns on Aug. 22, 2026, from 2 to 10 PM on Pine Avenue as part of KCRW Summer Nights. The event will showcase the city’s diverse food scene. Come early to explore bite-sized food samples, beer, wine and cocktails on Pine between Broadway and 3rd Street, then dance into the evening to sets by KCRW DJs Nassir Nassirzadeh and Raul Campos.
MOONLIGHT MOVIES ON THE BEACH
On Tuesdays from June 23 to August 18, Moonlight Movies on the Beach will host free screenings of movies like Jurassic Park, Mean Girls, and A League of Their Own at Granada Beach, complete with food trucks and kettle corn for sale. Parking is free after 6 PM with limited spots available at the Granada Beach lot. Bring your own picnic and spread out under the stars. Screenings begin at sundown between 8 and 8:30 PM, with a Grease Sing Along wrapping up the series on August 18. Visit the website for details on each event.
MOVIES, MARGARITAS & MORE AT THE QUEEN MARY
Spend some time on the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy) this summer with movie magic, margaritas and more! In addition to extended summer hours (open daily 10 AM to 8 PM), Margaritas on the Mary are back, taking place on the ship’s bow every Friday from July 10 to Aug. 28. New this summer, check out Movies on Deck, featuring outdoor screenings of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 11), Back to the Future (July 16), and Jaws (Aug. 13). Then, practice yoga and charge your crystals at the Queen’s Full Moon Series, happening on May 31 and June 30. For the Queen’s full calendar of events, navigate to its What’s on Deck page.
FREE KIDS MOVIES AT THE ART THEATRE
School’s out, and the kids need something to do. How about a visit to the movie theater with free admission? Every Wednesday at 11 AM from June 17 to August 19, the Art Theatre (2025 E 4th St) on Retro Row will host Little Earth Cinema, showcasing animated films with environmental themes. Movies include The Lorax, Happy Feet, FernGully, and several Studio Ghibli films, including Castle in the Sky, Spirited Away, and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Tickets for this series are free for kids and teens, and discounted to $5 for adults. For tickets and information, visit the Art Theatre's website.
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