Snoop Dogg to Headline Long Beach Amphitheater's Grand Opening

The West Coast rap icon will kick off the new $21 million venue's summer concert season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:54pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of shimmering gold sequins, capturing the luxurious, high-fashion aesthetic of a major concert event.The grand opening of the new Long Beach Amphitheater will bring a touch of West Coast hip-hop glamour to the city's waterfront.Long Beach Today

Long Beach native Snoop Dogg will return to his hometown this summer to headline the grand opening celebration of the new Long Beach Amphitheater on June 6. The 11,000-seat open-air venue, located next to the Queen Mary, will host Snoop Dogg and 'Friends' for the historic inaugural performance, though details on the supporting acts are still under wraps.

Why it matters

Snoop Dogg's performance will mark a significant milestone for the Long Beach music scene, as the new amphitheater aims to bring world-class entertainment to the community. As a local legend who helped define West Coast hip-hop, Snoop's headlining role underscores the venue's commitment to celebrating the city's rich musical heritage.

The details

Construction on the $21 million Long Beach Amphitheater began in January, and the open-air venue overlooking the water and cityscape will officially open its doors on June 6. Snoop Dogg, who attended Polytechnic High School in Long Beach and shot his debut music video 'Who Am I (What's My Name)' on the roof of the local VIP Records store, will headline the grand opening celebration, though the identities of his 'Friends' have not yet been revealed.

  • The Long Beach Amphitheater's grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
  • Tickets for the Snoop Dogg & Friends concert go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • Various presale specials will take place on Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Snoop Dogg

A West Coast rap icon and Long Beach native who helped define the sound of hip-hop in the 1990s.

Long Beach Amphitheater

A new $21 million open-air concert venue located next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California.

Tra Jones

The general manager of the Long Beach Amphitheater for Legends Global, the company that manages the new venue and 13 similar facilities nationwide.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Tra Jones, General Manager, Long Beach Amphitheater

What’s next

Tickets for the Snoop Dogg & Friends concert at the Long Beach Amphitheater's grand opening on June 6 will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 3, with various presale specials taking place on April 1 and 2.

The takeaway

Snoop Dogg's homecoming performance at the grand opening of the new Long Beach Amphitheater will be a landmark moment for the city's music scene, celebrating its rich hip-hop heritage while ushering in a new era of world-class entertainment for the community.