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This Weekend in Long Beach: Jazz Takes Center Stage
By Staff Writer
Published on Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Jazz up your weekend in Long Beach! The 15th annual Uptown Jazz Festival hits all the right notes with an afternoon of live music in North Long Beach. Beyond the festival, the weekend is packed with something for everyone—from fantasy adventures to movies in the park, classic cars and live theater. Here’s what’s happening:
Date: Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2
Time: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Location: El Dorado Frontier Amusement Park (7550 E. Spring St.)
What to Expect: The wild west collides with enchantment at this faire designed for brave knights and mystical wizards. Attendees will enjoy epic costumes, thrilling quests and more.
Cost: Ticketed event
Summer Music in the GardenMovies in the Park “Sing 2”Municipal Band Concert“GODSPELL” Shoreline Village Summer Concerts Uptown Jazz FestivalLil Wayne: 20 Years of Carter Classics with The Game & 2 ChainzSultans Classic Car Show
