\u201cI\u2019m from Long Beach \u2014 beach city, beach city, that\u2019s my claim to fame,\u201d rapped Snoop Dogg in 2015.<\/p>\n
And now, Long Beach is about to get its first-ever large-scale waterfront music venue \u2014 and it\u2019s kicking things off in true LBC style with its favorite hometown hero.<\/p>\n
The Long Beach Amphitheater, an 11,000-capacity outdoor venue nestled along the waterfront near the Queen Mary<\/a>, will officially open on Saturday, June 6, 2026. <\/p>\n And local Long Beach legend, global entertainer Snoop Dogg<\/a> is headlining the grand opening concert with a special \u201cSnoop Dogg & Friends\u201d performance.<\/p>\n The giant new LA waterfront music venue Long Beach Amphitheater is set to open soon with Snoop Dogg headlining. Instagram\/@longbeachamp<\/p>\n This new amphitheater is positioning itself as one of Southern California\u2019s premier waterfront concert destinations<\/a>, featuring stunning harbor and skyline views, premium seating with dedicated VIP entrances, VIP box suites, in-seat wait service, and a slew of food and beverage options. <\/p>\n The new amphitheater will be located a stone\u2019s throw from the Queen Mary attraction docked in the Port of Long Beach. Aerial Film Studio \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n Long Beach local Snoop Dogg will be headlining the first even at the new amphitheater. Getty Images for Coachella<\/p>\n The new venue is positioned as a major concert hub in Southern California. Instagram\/@longbeachamp<\/p>\n It\u2019s designed to be both a major concert hub and a community gathering spot.<\/p>\n Beyond opening night, the inaugural 2026 season lineup includes a diverse mix of artists: Lil Wayne with The Game & 2 Chainz; Toto with Christopher Cross and The Romantics; country crooner Luke Bryan<\/a>; A Great Night in Hip Hop featuring Nas and The Roots; Deep Purple with Kansas; M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce<\/a> with Tesla and Extreme, and so much more.<\/p>\n For a city with deep ties to the West Coast hip-hop scene, having local legend Snoop open the venue feels like a full-circle moment.<\/p>\n Tickets for the grand opening and the full season are now available at longbeachamp.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t
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