Snoop Dogg will return to his hometown for the grand opening of the brand-new $21 million Long Beach Amphitheater on Saturday, June 6. The performance will mark the debut of the 11,000-capacity waterfront venue and a major cultural moment for the city.
Mayor Rex Richardson called the event a “historic homecoming,” adding, “Long Beach built the culture — and now we’ve built the stage for it. 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.”
The amphitheater broke ground in January and will be managed by Legends Global, the company owned by Jerry Jones that operates more than 450 venues worldwide, including Cryto.com Arena in Los Angeles and Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Tra Jones, general manager of the amphitheater, said, “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. This venue will be built to honor the city’s creative spirit, and there’s no better artist to launch that mission.”
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After Snoop Dogg’s grand opening performance, Claypool Gold featuring Primus is scheduled for July 3, followed by Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz on August 1. Meanwhile, later in the month, Toto, Christopher Cross, and the Romantics perform on August 14, Luke Bryan on August 15, 311 and Dirty Heads on August 18, and Andrew McMahon on August 22.
The schedule continues with Nas and the Roots on August 28, Los Angeles Azules on September 5, Deep Purple on September 11, Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks, and Eve Under Fire on September 18, and Motley Crue, Tesla, and Extreme on September 19.
Tickets go on presale for artist fan club members today, April 1, at 10 a.m. PT. A venue presale follows tomorrow, April 2, at LongBeachAmphitheater.com and Ticketmaster.com. General on-sale begins Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. PT.