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This Weekend in Long Beach: Rock Legends, A Haunted Ship, Coastal Cleanup Day and More
By Staff Writer
Published on Thu, Sep 17, 2026
From rock ‘n’ roll legends and soulful R&B to live theater, art, community celebrations and the first thrills of Halloween season, Long Beach is packed with ways to make the most of the weekend. Here’s what’s happening around town:
Date: Friday, Sept. 18 and select nights through Sunday, Nov. 1
Time: Varies
Location: Queen Mary (1126 Queens Highway)
What to Expect: The Queen Mary will transform into a haunted shipwreck for this annual Halloween tradition, featuring horrific mazes and other related entertainment on board and surrounding the boat.
Cost: Ticketed event
Westside Night MarketFive Finger Death Punch“Hangmen”Night DiveAnthony Hamilton & Raheem DeVaughn42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup DayDTLB Live!Mötley CrüeAn Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert “Night of the Living Dead”Long Beach Antique MarketAloha RunDate: Sunday, Sept. 20What to Expect: Runners will celebrate land and sea in 5K or 10K races through Shoreline Village and Rainbow Lagoon.Long Beach Gives Live & Jazz at The ShellDate: Sunday, Sept. 20What to Expect: To promote Long Beach Gives week, nonprofit organizations will meet with community members while live jazz plays. There will be games for kids and giveaways as part of this community celebration supporting charitable causes.KIDZ BOP
