September Events 2023
New Blues Festival
9/2 - 9/3, 9AM to 10PM
The New Blues Festival returns to Long Beach's Shoreline Aquatic Park in 2023 with the best international & local blues performers. Situated on the peninsular opposite, Long Beach's Queen Mary, and provides beautiful views, a grassy location and family friendly atmosphere.
Food vendors, trucks and alcohol available onsite along with a vendor village to supply all your needs on a fantastic day of music!
Long Beach Greek Festival
9/2 - 9/4, 12PM to 10PM
Opa! Experience the Flavors and Melodies of Greece at Long Beach’s Premiere Greek Festival! From authentic Greek food, live Greek music and dancing, to cooking demonstrations and shopping, you’ll be surrounded by the sites and sounds of a culture with a deep history and beautiful traditions. Enjoy video game trucks, classic arcade room, bounce houses, obstacle courses, and games for the entire family. Single day and weekend passes available!
Puptopia Festival
9/9, 10AM to 5PM
The LBC will soon be full of wagging tails on Saturday, September 9th at beautiful Marina Green! Pups in Long Beach and nearby Los Angeles will be able to enjoy all the best dog festival in America has to offer! Enjoy the mainstage shows, the pawground, K9 lounge, agility course, and other fun experiences for you and your pups.
Belmont Shore Car Show
9/10, 7AM to 4PM
Rolling into its 32nd year, this is one of SoCal’s premier auto events. Featuring 450 to 500 classic and custom rides. Including pre-2000 cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Plus street closures turn the whole thing into a big family-friendly party.
It’s 14 blocks of cars and fun. Shops are open, restaurants are hopping, vendors are in the streets and the whole thing is free to spectators.
Coastal Country Jam
9/16 - 9/17, 12PM to 10PM
Coastal Country Jam returns for its 5th year to a new bigger and better festival! This unique event will take place in between ocean and city skyline views in the coastal community of Long Beach, in the heart of Southern California.
As a social staple for west coast country music fans, this year’s festival will take place over 2 days and feature A-List artists, an expanded line dancing area, locally curated craft food, a variety of refreshing beverage options, interactive art installations, a car show, ferris wheel, cornhole tournaments and much more!
Aloha Run
9/24, 6AM to 12PM
Aloha Run brings the spirit of the Pacific Islands to San Diego and Long Beach. With themed live music and dancing along both the 5k and 10k courses, it’s the most fun you’ll ever have in a coconut bra and grass skirt. All participants will receive a medal and aloha run t-shirt. Enjoy the post-race festival with live music, dancers and great food.
Long Beach Oktoberfest
9/29 - 10/1, 5PM to 10PM
The third annual Oktoberfest celebration is back! We’ll be serving up authentic German beer and eats. The world famous Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts will command the stage with music, performances, and games. And don't forget to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl as dressing up for the event is highly encouraged. Your brats and beverages are waiting!