Snoop Dogg/Credit: Ramona Rosales
*The Long Beach Amphitheater, Southern California’s newest outdoor music venue, has announced that legendary rapper Snoop Dogg will headline its grand opening on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The performance marks a cultural homecoming, bringing one of the city’s most influential artists back to his roots to inaugurate the stage.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, at 10:00 AM PT, following artist and venue presales on April 1 and 2. Fans can purchase tickets at LongBeachAmphitheater.com or Ticketmaster.com.
The amphitheater, Long Beach’s first large-scale outdoor concert space, is designed to celebrate the city’s creative energy while serving as a hub for global talent. With a capacity of 11,000, the venue will host a variety of genres, from hip-hop and rock to country and Latin music, reflecting the diversity of the community.
“Opening our doors with Snoop Dogg is the perfect way to celebrate Long Beach’s rich music legacy and signals our commitment to bringing world-class entertainment to this community,” said Tra Jones, general manager of Long Beach Amphitheater for Legends Global, per the news release. “This venue will be built to honor the city’s creative spirit, and there’s no better artist to launch that mission.”
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson also praised the landmark event, saying, “Long Beach built the culture—and now we’ve built the stage for it. The opening of the Long Beach Amphitheater is a defining cultural moment and a historic homecoming. From our neighborhoods to the global stage, Snoop Dogg has always represented this city—and now we welcome him home to open a venue that reflects our culture and captures the vibe that defines Long Beach.”
Snoop Dogg, a music and entertainment mogul for nearly 30 years, has influenced global pop culture across music, film, sports, and entrepreneurship. His recent work includes roles at the 2024 Summer Olympics and 2026 Winter Olympics, as well as headlining the 2025 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, Australia, cementing his status as an international cultural icon.
The Long Beach Amphitheater’s opening season promises a mix of high-profile performances and diverse programming, establishing the venue as a major destination for live entertainment while celebrating the city’s artistic legacy.
The shows for the first season at Long Beach Amphitheater include:
June 6 – Grand Opening: Snoop Dogg + special guests
July 3 – Claypool Gold feat. Primus & more
August 1 – Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz
August 14 – TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics
August 15 – Luke Bryan
August 18 – 311 and Dirty Heads
August 22 – Jack’s Mannequin / Something Corporate / Andrew McMahon
August 28 – Nas & The Roots
September 5 – Los Angeles Azules
September 11 – Deep Purple
September 18 – Five Finger Death Punch
September 19 – Mötley Crüe
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