Long Beach Amphitheater Grand Opening: Snoop Dogg & Friends

The Long Beach Amphitheater, Southern California’s newest open-air live music destination, has announced that Long Beach native, legendary rapper, and cultural icon Snoop Dogg will headline the venue’s grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The highly anticipated debut marks a defining cultural moment for the city, bringing one of its most influential artists home to inaugurate the stage.

Tickets for the grand opening will be available at LongBeachAmphitheater.com or Ticketmaster.com. An artist presale begins Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 AM PT followed by a venue presale on Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 AM PT. General on sale begins Friday, April 3 at 10:00 AM PT.

The grand opening performance is more than a concert - it’s a cultural milestone. Few artists represent Long Beach on a global stage like Snoop Dogg, whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the city’s identity and the historic influence of VIP Records, a cornerstone of West Coast hip-hop.