Snoop Dogg Will Christen Long Beach's Brand New Waterfront Amphitheater This June
Long Beach is finally getting the outdoor venue it's deserved for years, and Snoop Dogg is the one cutting the ribbon. The Long Beach Amphitheater, an 11,000-capacity waterfront stage near the Queen Mary, will open its doors on Saturday, June 6 with the city's most iconic artist headlining. It's the kind of pairing that just makes sense.
This isn't just another new venue announcement. This is Long Beach's first large-scale outdoor concert destination, the largest waterfront amphitheater on the West Coast, and a $21.3 million investment in a city that's been a cornerstone of West Coast music for decades. The fact that Snoop is the one opening it feels less like a booking decision and more like destiny.
Tickets and On-Sale Info
Tickets for the grand opening show will be available through LongBeachAmphitheater.com and Ticketmaster.com. Here's the breakdown on presales:
Artist Presale: Wednesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. PT
Venue Presale: Thursday, April 2 at 10 a.m. PT
General On Sale: Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. PT
Set those alarms. Grand opening shows at brand new venues tend to move fast.
Why This Matters for Long Beach
I'll be real, Long Beach has been overdue for something like this. The city gave us Sublime, Warren G, War, the late Nate Dogg, and of course Snoop himself. It's one of the most musically significant cities on the West Coast, and now it finally has a major outdoor stage to match that legacy.
The amphitheater sits near the historic Queen Mary and Harry Bridges Memorial Park, right on the waterfront. Groundbreaking happened back in January 2026, and the venue is being managed by Legends Global. It's set up for a 10-year initial run and is expected to host around 40 concert-scale events per year. That's a lot of live music coming to the LBC.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson put it perfectly when he said the venue "reflects our culture and captures the vibe that defines Long Beach." Hard to argue with that.
Snoop's Been on a Serious Run
If you've been paying attention, Snoop hasn't slowed down one bit. He dropped Missionary in December 2024, his twentieth studio album, released through Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope. Then he followed that up with Iz It a Crime? in May 2025, featuring Pharrell Williams, Wiz Khalifa, and Sexyy Red among others. Two studio albums in less than six months. The man is working.
He also served as a correspondent and cultural ambassador for the 2024 Summer Olympics and the 2026 Winter Olympics, and headlined the 2025 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne. Snoop's reach goes way beyond music at this point, but seeing him headline a concert in his actual hometown? That's where the magic is.
The Full Inaugural Season Lineup
Honestly, the rest of the lineup for the first season is just as exciting. This venue isn't pigeonholing itself into one genre. They're going wide, and it works.
June 6 – Grand Opening: Snoop Dogg + special guests
July 3 – Claypool Gold feat. Primus & more
August 1 – Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz
August 14 – TOTO with Christopher Cross and The Romantics
August 15 – Luke Bryan
August 18 – 311 and Dirty Heads
August 22 – Jack's Mannequin / Something Corporate / Andrew McMahon
August 28 – Nas & The Roots
September 5 – Los Angeles Azules
September 11 – Deep Purple
September 18 – Five Finger Death Punch with Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire
September 19 – Mötley Crüe with Tesla & Extreme
That's hip-hop, rock, country, Latin music, and a whole lot of nostalgia all in one season. The Nas and The Roots pairing alone is worth circling on your calendar.
What to Expect at the Venue
The Long Beach Amphitheater isn't just big, it's designed to feel like a real experience. The venue will feature grandstands, floor seating, box seats, pit configurations, and VIP sections. There's going to be a premium hospitality program with exclusive viewing areas, VIP lounges, in-seat wait service, a dedicated VIP entrance, and premium parking. All of it set against the Long Beach waterfront skyline.
They're also planning shuttle service and dedicated rideshare amenities, which is a smart move for a waterfront location. If you want early access to premium seating info, you can sign up for their newsletter at LongBeachAmphitheater.com/newsletter.
Don't Sleep on This
Grand opening shows at new venues are special. There's an energy you don't get anywhere else, and having Snoop perform in his hometown to christen a venue that's meant to honor Long Beach's musical legacy? That's going to be a night people talk about for a long time. If you're anywhere near Southern California, get your tickets when they drop on April 3 at LongBeachAmphitheater.com or Ticketmaster.com. Don't wait on this one.
Cover photo courtesy of Ticketmaster