The Brief
Long Beach is officially launching its brand-new, $21 million F&M Bank Amphitheater on Saturday with an opening performance headlined by local hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg.
The 11,000-capacity open-air venue, managed by Legends / ASM Global, features the iconic Queen Mary as a backdrop and aims to establish the city as a major entertainment hub.
Organizers have established strict transit timelines for tonight, though the specific guest artists performing alongside Snoop Dogg remain a surprise.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The long wait for Southern California music fans is officially over!
On Saturday, Long Beach will debut its highly anticipated, brand-new 11,000-capacity waterfront music venue, F&M Bank Amphitheater, with a historic homecoming concert featuring Long Beach native and global hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg as the headliner for opening night.
What we know
The $21 million F&M Bank Amphitheater stands as the city’s first open-air concert venue, framed against the historic backdrop of the Queen Mary.
The venue will be operated and managed by Legends / ASM Global, an industry leader that runs 13 similar high-profile facilities nationwide, including Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre.
Construction continues on the F&M Bank Amphitheater as seen from a drone on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. The venue officially opens Saturday June 6, 2006. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
City leaders hope the venue’s launch will serve as a foundational step in transforming Long Beach into a premier regional entertainment hub.
Timeline
If you are attending the opening night concert, organizers have established a strict timeline to manage traffic along the harbor.
Remember that there is no general admission or on-site parking at the amphitheater. All event parking must be purchased in advance online via the Official Long Beach Amphitheater ParkWhiz Platform or the Ticketmaster app.
3:30 PM: Off-site parking lots open
4:00 PM: Free shuttle services begin running
5:00 PM: Venue gates open to the public
Snoop Dogg performs at the grand opening of Tailgate Beachclub at Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino on May 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Clique Hospitality )
What’s next
The waterfront stage is slated to bring a diverse array of massive acts to the harbor, stretching from heavy metal and alternative rock to country and pop.
The full 2026 inaugural season schedule includes:
June 6 (Today): Snoop Dogg & Friends (Grand Opening)
July 3: Claypool Gold (Primus, Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade & Lennon Delirium)
July 17: Ice Cube & Mike Epps
August 1: Lil Wayne, The Game & 2 Chainz
August 14: Toto, Christopher Cross & The Romantics
August 18: Dirty Heads & 311
August 20: Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
August 22: Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin & Andrew McMahon
August 28: Nas & The Roots
September 5: Los Ángeles Azules
September 11: Deep Purple & Kansas
September 18: Five Finger Death Punch
September 19: Mötley Crüe, Tesla & Extreme
September 20: KIDZ BOP LIVE Birthday Concert Event
The Source
This report is compiled from official city development details and grand opening logistics released by Long Beach venue organizers, alongside local venue updates confirmed by operator Legends / ASM Global.