{"id":246699,"date":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/246699\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","slug":"snoop-dogg-to-headline-long-beach-amphitheater-opening-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/246699\/","title":{"rendered":"Snoop Dogg to Headline Long Beach Amphitheater Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\"SnoopSnoop Dogg\/Credit: Ramona Rosales<\/p>\n

*The Long Beach Amphitheater, Southern California\u2019s 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\u2019s most influential artists back to his roots to inaugurate the stage.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> or Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The amphitheater, Long Beach\u2019s first large-scale outdoor concert space, is designed to celebrate the city\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\"SNOOP<\/p>\n

\u201cOpening our doors with Snoop Dogg is the perfect way to celebrate Long Beach\u2019s rich music legacy and signals our commitment to bringing world-class entertainment to this community,\u201d said Tra Jones, general manager of Long Beach Amphitheater for Legends Global, per the news release. \u201cThis venue will be built to honor the city\u2019s creative spirit, and there\u2019s no better artist to launch that mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson also praised the landmark event, saying, \u201cLong Beach built the culture\u2014and now we\u2019ve 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\u2014and now we welcome him home to open a venue that reflects our culture and captures the vibe that defines Long Beach.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Long Beach Amphitheater\u2019s 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\u2019s artistic legacy.<\/p>\n

The shows for the first season at Long Beach Amphitheater include:<\/p>\n

June 6 \u2013 Grand Opening: Snoop Dogg + special guests
\nJuly 3 \u2013 Claypool Gold feat. Primus & more
\nAugust 1 \u2013 Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz
\nAugust 14 \u2013 TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics
\nAugust 15 \u2013 Luke Bryan
\nAugust 18 \u2013 311 and Dirty Heads
\nAugust 22 \u2013 Jack\u2019s Mannequin \/ Something Corporate \/ Andrew McMahon
\nAugust 28 \u2013 Nas & The Roots
\nSeptember 5 \u2013 Los Angeles Azules
\nSeptember 11 \u2013 Deep Purple
\nSeptember 18 \u2013 Five Finger Death Punch
\nSeptember 19 \u2013 M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce\u00a0<\/p>\n

MORE NEWS ON EURWEB.COM<\/a>:\u00a0Snoop Dogg Teams with Ridley Scott for Prison Drama \u2018God of the Rodeo\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

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