What's happening in Long Beach, CA, this July?
Here are our top picks for weekend events and activities in Long Beach this month. Enjoy!
The Long Beach Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Kimberly Akimbo.” It tells the tale of a young girl whose disease puts her into a lonely position within her high school cliques - that is, until she meets a boy, and her world of crazy characters is flipped on its head.
Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will be performing in an all-out fan-loving musical experience! The three bands will rock out at the F&M Bank Amphitheater along the water to kick off the first weekend in July!
Long Beach Playhouse will begin its performance of Godspell in July with a talented cast set to awe audiences with the retelling of Jesus Christ’s story from the book of Matthew. The showstopping tale that swept the nation will feature a combination of song styles from pop to vaudeville and be a show you won’t want to miss.
Long Beach is celebrating Independence Day with a bang! Not only will the coastline feature 3 fireworks shows, but attendees will also have the opportunity to see previews of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including coastal rowing, kite surfing, and water polo!
Join HALO Rooftop at Fairmont Breakers for a 21+ Fourth of July celebration with fireworks views, cocktails, and skyline sunsets. Dine on the venue’s specialty BBQ menu and jam out to music from DJ Resolution.
Grab a seat on the Queen Mary for a Fourth of July celebration on the water. View fireworks from the decks, enjoy live performances, and take part in interactive games, all from the comfort of the historic Queen Mary.
Tanabata is a traditional Japanese festival that honors the legendary meeting of the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, who are said to reunite just once a year. Held at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, explore incredible flora and discover unique crafts, festivities, and foods.
The high-energy, colorful, and bold story of Joseph and his 11 brothers from the Bible comes to life on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Starring Brian Justin Crum, the California singer-songwriter, the musical is sure to be nothing less than… amazing.
The annual Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival at the Long Beach Convention Center is a combination of artistry and oddity. Every year, the event hosts not only artists, but also oddity and curiosity vendors, jewelry makers, and performers, including suspension artists, contortionists, burlesque shows, and more.
Attend the 3rd annual free Long Beach Bluegrass Festival, with live performances at the Shell, musical workshops, and a petting zoo. The event is set to last all day, from 11 AM to 7:30 PM.
Grab a ticket to a unique workout session at Fitness Fever. Get yourself sweating with its silent disco HIIT program, which allows you to pop on wireless headphones and move along with an instructor. After the class, enjoy a beverage of your choice and some friendly conversation.
Laurie's is going all out for its 10th anniversary, calling all of their community to come together for a party featuring hot dogs, a red carpet dog walk, free ice cream scoops for kids, and DJs! That's not all, sign up for their pie-eating contest for a chance to win free pies for a year!
Come to the Rancho Los Cerritos district of Long Beach to celebrate culture with live music, historical reenactments, workshops, outdoor games, and local food and drinks. Your tickets to this summer event give you the chance to enjoy the site’s rich past, vibrant culture, and lively community.
Four times a year, Long Beach highlights the impact that its local arts and culture scene has year-round. Participate in the Walk and discover murals, paintings, workshops, film screenings, arts and crafts activities, and conversations with the very artists who shape the bold creative scene in LBC.
Spend the weekend with a mighty fine crew at the Pirate Invasion at Shoreline Aquatic Park. Enjoy kid-friendly activities and shows, food, a pub crawl, learning opportunities, and costumes, of course!
Professional beach volleyball is coming to Long Beach, taking to Alamitos Beach for a tournament showcasing elite athleticism. Tickets to a game mean a chance to check out the Olympic sport in person and in the Long Beach sun not far from where the 2028 Olympics will be held.
Looking for an opportunity to unwind in a guided meditation practice? Hotel Maya will be hosting Den Meditation’s Evening Exhale program, allowing you to learn conscious breathing and put it into practice with tension-relieving lessons.
The Long Beach Amphitheater welcomes you to the Everyday’s Friday event, a casual, star-studded night featuring Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Warren G, and Scarface for musical performances, comedy, and conversations. Tickets are required for entry.
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! The DTLB Live! this year is country-themed, featuring an evening of live country classics and modern hits. Sip on local flavors while strolling the Promenade and jamming out to incredible performances from singers and bands.
Eric Avina, locally known as ERIS, is a Long Beach-based DJ specializing in deep melodic house, known for delivering emotionally driven, high-flow sets that balance atmosphere and movement. Enjoy a live DJ set on Ballast Point's top-floor deck along with craft beer and delicious food under summer skies.
As part of their amazing lineup of powerhouse performances for the 2026-2027 season, Long Beach Playhouse will showcase “A Doll’s House, Part 2”. Follow Nora Helmer as she navigates her return home for a difficult ask of her estranged husband.
This event is like no other festival in Long Beach, going from practicing yoga on the beachfront to having fun with arts and crafts and jamming out to DJs all night long. The three-stage event will also have a lineup of local food trucks, fully stocked bars, and meditation opportunities, all promoting fun, love, and connection.
The Museum of Latin American Art wants you to experience art, fun, and community at their Summer Nights event on Friday, July 24. In addition to food and drinks available on-site, dance to live music, participate in arts & crafts, and then explore their exhibits, featuring Mercedes Gertz, Guillermo Bert, and Antonio Romero.
At 7:30 PM, the Aquarium of the Pacific transforms into an all-out music fest with DJs and musicians performing on their Honda Blue Cavern stage. Dine on local cuisine and dance the night away, all while you come face to face with local and exotic marine life.
Celebrate culture at the Marine Stadium with art demonstrations, live music, martial arts performances, acrobats, and Long Beach’s dragon boat competition, the largest in all of California.
Vans Warped Tour brings together musicians, fans, and top-notch performances at an all-out alternative music event that takes over the Long Beach Convention Center. If that doesn’t convince you to grab your tickets now, let the lineup speak for itself: All Time Low, Bowling for Soup, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T’s, Simple Plan, The Cab, and so much more.
End July with a kickoff to August. On Friday, July 31, the last day of the month, Long Beach’s food scene week begins, encouraging dining at local restaurants and small businesses throughout the Long Beach area. Find hidden gems and dine local!
For all upcoming events visit our Event Calendar or check out the This Is Long Beach blog.
