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Snoop Dogg set to headline grand opening of Long Beach's new waterfront venue

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FOX 11
Long Beach
Published June 6, 2026 11:45 AM PDT
Published June 6, 2026 11:45 AM PDT
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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)

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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)

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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
  • 7:00 PM: Showtime

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 15: Luke Bryan
  • 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. 

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