What's happening in Long Beach, CA, this August?
Here are our top picks for weekend events and activities in Long Beach this month. Enjoy!
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!
The Wild West collides with enchanted realms at El Dorado Frontier's Fantasy Faire. Dress up in your best costume and spend the weekend making new friends, playing games, listening to live music, and shopping at the faire's many vendors.
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.
Long Beach Opera and the Aquarium of the Pacific team up for Acquaprofonda ("deep water" in Italian), a free, family-friendly, half-hour opera about a girl named Serena who inspires her community to save a whale and the ocean from plastic pollution. Arrive early or stay after for art-making, photo ops, and a Q&A with the cast.
Kick off Long Beach Marathon training season with a community run hosted by Sports Basement and the Long Beach Marathon. Run clubs, solo racers, and anyone curious about the LBM vibe are welcome to join!
Presented by the City of Long Beach and Councilmember Joni Ricks-Oddie's office, the 15th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival brings live jazz, local vendors, and a Kid's Zone to North Long Beach. This beloved music festival draws over 10,000 attendees each year for a day of music, culture, and community.
Five-time GRAMMY winner Lil Wayne takes the stage at Long Beach Amphitheater, performing his biggest hits from over 20 years of Carter classics. Special guests 2 Chainz and The Game join the lineup for an incredible evening of hip-hop.
The Sultans Classic Car Show returns to Long Beach Shoreline Park for a day of classic cars and trucks (1975 and older), custom vehicles, and live music. There will be food trucks like The Surfer Taco, Messi Burgers, and Scooters Ice Cream, plus local vendors selling everything from hats to fitness services.
Start celebrating Halloween early at Midsummer Scream, the world's largest Halloween and Horror Convention. Shop spooky vendors, see previews of upcoming Halloween events and attractions, attend panels and performances, and explore over a dozen haunted attractions in the Hall of Shadows.
Rock legends TOTO, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics are bringing their 2026 North American tour to the Long Beach Amphitheater. Catch the band behind "Africa" and "Hold The Line," Grammy winner Christopher Cross ("Sailing"), and Detroit rockers The Romantics ("What I Like About You") all on the same evening and sing along to classic rock hits from these chart-topping acts.
Cara Borracho and Laura Christina take over At the Top, Shannon's Corner's rooftop venue, for a night of nonstop cumbia. Spend the evening dancing while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and a full food menu. RSVP now for free entry!
Dia de las Ranflas y Viclas Car & Bike Show rolls into Marina Green Park for a day celebrating LA cultura through custom cars, bikes, and community pride. The lineup features live performances from Mack 10, Los Cadetes de Linares, Negros de La Raza, Micayla Rivera, and The Delfonics.
Country superstar Luke Bryan headlines his "Word On The Street Tour" at Long Beach Amphitheater with openers Lanie Gardner, Lauren Watkins, Randall King, and DJ Rock.
Fitness Fever turns Ballast Point Long Beach's waterfront upper deck into a silent disco-style HIIT class, complete with wireless headphones so you can fully tune into the instructor's cues and curated playlist. When class wraps, cool down with a post-workout beverage and mingle with fellow participants.
Watch as colorful kites fill the sky at Long Beach Kite Festival while celebrating Shakrain, an annual celebration observed with flying kites and festivities for the family. Enjoy free kite giveaways for kids, string-cutting challenges, live Bengali music, and food and clothing vendors from the local Bangladeshi community.
Enjoy performances by 311, Dirty Heads, TOME, and Atmosphere as they take the stage at the Long Beach Amphitheater during their So Glad You Made It Tour.
Don't miss the last installment of Belmont Shore's signature summer foodie event, Stroll and Savor! Stroll along 2nd Street, enjoy samples from over 30 restaurants alongside deals at local retail shops.
2nd & PCH's Beachside Beach Fest continues its summer 2026 run with a performance by Purple Generation, a Prince tribute band. Catch this free, family-friendly concert at Seaport Way and enjoy live music, plus free face painting and airbrush tattoos from 5-7 PM. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
The Long Beach Symphony performs the score to "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" live at F&M Bank Amphitheater, conducted by Susie Benchasil Seiter. Kids 14 and under get free admission in section P6 with the purchase of a $20 adult ticket.
Niki Haris, Madonna's longtime vocalist, performs during this installment of Jazz on the Bay, a free summer concert series held right on the sand at Alamitos Bay's 66th Place.
Andrew McMahon revives Three Pianos, a career-spanning night celebrating Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, at Long Beach Amphitheater. $1 from every ticket sold supports McMahon's Dear Jack Foundation, which assists young adults diagnosed with cancer.
The Naples Improvement Association's Concert in the Park series lights up Colonnade Park with live music from popular local bands. Gather your family and friends for an evening of good vibes and community spirit.
International City Theatre presents the Los Angeles premiere of "Conscience," Joe DiPietro's play about Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman elected to both the U.S. House and Senate from Maine. The play centers on her 1950 "Declaration of Conscience," a courageous Senate floor speech challenging Joseph McCarthy's Red Scare tactics.
Three legendary acts share one stage for "A Great Night in Hip-Hop" with Nas and The Roots as headliners joined by special guest De La Soul.
Long Beach Playhouse's Studio Collaborative Season presents "Hangmen" by Martin McDonagh, directed by Carl DaSilva. Set in a small Oldham pub, this dark comedy follows Harry, England's second-best hangman, on the day capital punishment is abolished. Expect McDonagh's signature blend of biting humor and suspense in this darkly funny tale.
Watch performances by the best international and local blues performers at The New Blues Festival produced by the Long Beach Blues Society. During the festival have a meal at the food trucks, explore the vendor village and enjoy stunning views of the Queen Mary.
Join us for the inaugural Long Beach Film Festival, a citywide celebration of film, creativity, and community. This weekend-long event unites filmmakers, audiences, and local businesses to showcase a diverse program of fiction and documentary work in both feature length and short form.
Rancho Los Alamitos hosts Primal Alchemy's Feast of the Sturgeon Moon, a Pacific Northwest-inspired potlatch dinner celebrating the summer moons through food. Enjoy a family-style, multi-course meal with wine and beer available for purchase. Proceeds from the event help support Rancho Los Alamitos.
For all upcoming events visit our Event Calendar or check out the This Is Long Beach blog.
