Long Beach Jazz Festival 2026
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The festival lineup mixes straight-ahead jazz, smooth jazz, soul, R&B, and Latin jazz across two stages. Past headliners have included Chick Corea, George Benson, Hiroshima, Rick Braun, and Boney James. The festival is known for its relaxed, warm atmosphere: blankets and lawn chairs on the grass, great food and wine vendors, and an audience that ranges from first-timers to decade-long regulars.
Rainbow Lagoon Park is one of the best outdoor concert venues in Southern California - flat, accessible, with views of the marina and close to downtown Long Beach restaurants. Parking is available in nearby structures. The Blue Line metro stop at Transit Mall is a 15-minute walk.
The Long Beach Jazz Festival runs in August at Rainbow Lagoon Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Weekend passes and single-day tickets available. Lawn chairs on-site.
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