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This Weekend in Long Beach: Veterans Day Weekend Celebration and More
By Staff Writer
Published on Thu, Nov 5, 2026
From celebrating local military men and women to enjoying a candlelit concert and catching a new musical, there's plenty to do around Long Beach this Veterans Day weekend.
Candlelight Long Beach: 90s Unplugged
Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Queen Mary (1126 Queens Highway)
What to Expect: Ticketholders will enjoy a night of live music from the 1990s played by a string ensemble in the glow of thousands of candles on board the historic Queen Mary.
Cost: Ticketed event
Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 4301 Atlantic Ave.
What to Expect: Shop and dine while enjoying live music and art at this monthly event in Bixby Knolls. This month’s theme is Día de los Muertos.
Cost: Free
International City Theatre’s “The Laugh Track”“Blithe Spirit”Veterans Day CelebrationCalifornia Native Plant Sale
