Long Beach Amphitheater
Long Beach Amphitheater, Long Beach, hosts 3 upcoming events between 18 Sep 2026 and 4 Oct 2026, with tickets from £14.19. Floor from £1,218.
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across September and October 2026, Long Beach Amphitheater hosts 3 scheduled performances. Featured headliners include Five, Mötley Crüe, and Marco Antonio Solís. Tickets currently start from £14.19.
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Upcoming Events at Long Beach Amphitheater
How much are tickets at Long Beach Amphitheater?
The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 1 upcoming date. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.
| Where you sit | Tickets from | Dates listed |
|---|---|---|
| Floor | £1,218 | 1 |
What time do doors open at Long Beach Amphitheater?
The primary entrance gates are situated along the waterfront promenade, facing Queensway Bay. Queue arrangements form along this promenade, extending west towards the Aquarium.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About Long Beach Amphitheater: Layout, History & Architecture
Constructed in 1988, the Long Beach Amphitheater stands as a utilitarian example of late-20th-century modernist design, primarily utilizing pre-cast concrete and structural steel elements. The open-air space is configured to accommodate approximately 6,500 patrons, featuring a distinctive, robust concrete stage house. The auditorium comprises a lower bowl of fixed tiered seating, transitioning into a gently sloping grass lawn that extends to the rear, providing panoramic views of the stage.
The design prioritizes clear sightlines from most fixed seats, with the gradient of the lawn also designed to offer unobstructed views, albeit with increasing distance from the performance as one ascends. A general admission standing pit typically occupies the area directly in front of the stage. Acoustically, as an outdoor venue, the hall's sound profile is inherently contingent on a comprehensive and powerful installed sound reinforcement system. While engineered for clarity, the open environment means that the sound propagation can be influenced by prevailing wind conditions, particularly affecting consistency in the outermost sections of the lawn. The absence of enclosed architectural surfaces limits natural reverberation, resulting in a more direct, drier sound delivery.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Ingress to the Long Beach Amphitheater is facilitated via entry points directly onto an open-air concourse that wraps around the seating bowl, providing access to numerous outdoor bar and concession stands. The crowd dynamic typically varies, offering a more relaxed, picnic-style atmosphere on the upper lawn sections, contrasting with the often dense, energetic environment of the standing pit directly before the stage. Fixed seating in the lower bowl provides a balanced perspective, combining proximity with an elevated view. With 3 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £14.19. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Five Finger Death Punch on 19th September 2026.
How do I get to Long Beach Amphitheater, Long Beach?
Long Beach Amphitheater is at F&M Bank Amphitheatre, Queens Highway, Long Beach, 90802. Open in Google Maps
By train and tube
The nearest mainline rail access is via the Metro A Line (formerly Blue Line) at Downtown Long Beach Station. From there, it is approximately a 15-minute walk south-east. Exit the station onto Pacific Avenue, proceed south, then turn left onto Shoreline Drive and continue along the waterfront path towards the venue.
By bus
Long Beach Transit operates several routes serving the vicinity of the amphitheater. Key routes such as 121, 131, 172, and 173 have stops along Shoreline Drive and Pine Avenue, typically within a 5 to 10-minute walk inland from the venue's rear entrances.
By car and parking
The Aquarium of the Pacific Parking Structure, located at 100 Aquarium Way, is a 3-minute walk to the rear of the amphitheater. The Pike Outlets Parking Structure, at 95 South Pine Avenue, is an alternative within a 7-minute walk inland. Both are paid parking facilities, and patrons should anticipate elevated fees and significant congestion on event nights. Advance booking through parking apps is strongly advised.
Entry and security
The primary entrance gates are situated along the waterfront promenade, facing Queensway Bay. Queue arrangements form along this promenade, extending west towards the Aquarium. Standard security protocols, including bag searches and metal detection, are strictly enforced. To allow ample time for security checks and to navigate the concourse, arriving 45-60 minutes prior to the advertised door time is recommended.