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This Weekend in Long Beach: Classic Rock, Cultural Celebrations and Craft Beer
By Staff Writer
Published on Thu, Sep 10, 2026
From classic rock legends and live theater to cultural festivals, craft beer, classic cars and even a plane pull, there are many different ways to make the most of this weekend in Long Beach.
Deep Purple with Special Guest KansasInternational City Theatre’s “Conscience”“Hangmen”Tacos N Beer 5K Walk & RunDate: Saturday, Sept. 12What to Expect: Participants enjoy tacos and beer after this fun shoreline walk and run.Moompetam American Indian FestivalSpecial Olympics Plane PullCraft Beer LB FestCTRL + ALT + DEL: A Blog Era CelebrationBelmont Shore Car ShowDate: Sunday, Sept. 13What to Expect: More than 600 vehicles will be on display for this annual car show in Belmont Shore, where attendees can also enjoy street vendors and live music.California Turkish FestivalDate: Sunday, Sept. 13What to Expect: This fifth annual cultural celebration features traditional Turkish food, music and dance on the waterfront.Date: Sunday, Sept. 13What to Expect: Passengers on the Queen Mary can engage in an interactive comedy musical and murder mystery dinner, where audience participation helps unravel the story.
