Photo Credit: DAH DAH Snoop Dogg Official
Snoop Dogg takes the stage on June 6 to kick off the inaugural season of Long Beach’s new waterfront venue in a historic grand opening.
The Long Beach Amphitheater, South California’s newest open-air live music venue, today announced that Long Beach native, rapper, and icon Snoop Dogg will headline the venue’s grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 6. The debut marks a defining moment for the city, bringing one of its most influential artists home to inaugurate the stage.
Tickets for the event will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, April 1, at 10 AM PT, followed by a venue presale on Thursday, April 2, at 10 AM PT. General onsale begins Friday, April 3, at 10 AM PT.
Long Beach Amphitheater is the city’s first large-scale outdoor music venue, designed as a dynamic space where global artistry meets local culture. The 11,000-capacity venue will serve as both a premier concert destination and a vibrant community hub.
“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. “This venue will be built to honor the city’s creative spirit, and there’s no better artist to launch that mission.”
Long Beach Amphitheater’s inaugural season lineup reflects the venue’s mission to bring diverse talent to the city across hip-hop, rock, country, Latin music, and more.
“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,” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
Announced shows for the first season at Long Beach Amphitheater include:
June
- 06 | Grand Opening: Snoop Dogg + special guests
July
- 03 | Claypool Gold feat. Primus & more
August
- 01 | Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz
- 14 | Toto + Christopher Cross + The Romantics
- 15 | Luke Bryan
- 18 | 311 and Dirty Heads
- 22 | Jack’s Mannequin + Something Corporate + Andrew McMahon
- 28 | Nas & The Roots
September
- 05 | Los Angeles Azules
- 11 | Deep Purple
- 18 | Five Finger Death Punch
- 19 | Mötley Crüe
Long Beach Amphitheater will also launch its premium seating and hospitality program, featuring exclusive viewing areas, VIP lounges, and signature service. The experience aims to blend luxury with open-air energy, offering unobstructed sightlines, a dedicated VIP entrance, in-seat wait service, and premium parking.