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What's Happening in Long Beach, CA This April?
Here are our top picks for weekend events and activities in Long Beach this month. Enjoy!
Formula DRIFT
When: April 4–5, 2025
High-speed slides and precision driving take center stage at Formula DRIFT, North America's premier professional drifting series. Watch expert drivers battle it out in a thrilling motorsport where style and skill matter more than speed.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder & Mayhem at The Mary
When: April 4, 2025
Step aboard the Queen Mary for a night of comedy, suspense, and interactive fun during this 1930s-themed murder mystery dinner. Join the quirky crew, enjoy dinner and drinks, and see if you can help solve the case!
First Fridays in Bixby Knolls – Long Beach County Fair
When: April 4, 2025
April’s First Fridays brings the fun of the fair to Bixby Knolls! Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, and festive vibes as part of this monthly neighborhood celebration.
God’s Favorite by Neil Simon
When: April 5 – May 3, 2025
Catch the hilarious God’s Favorite at the Long Beach Playhouse, a modern-day tale of faith and family inspired by the story of Job. Expect laughs, chaos, and classic Neil Simon wit.
Easter Bunny Photos at Bunnyville
When: April 5–19, 2025
Hop over to 2ND & PCH for festive photos with the Easter Bunny in Bunnyville! Don’t miss Silent Bunny on April 13, offering a quieter experience for sensory-sensitive guests.
Saṅkrānta Festival
Celebrate Cambodian New Year with food, music, cultural performances, and family fun at the Long Beach Saṅkrānta Festival, presented by the Cambodian American Cultural Center.
Literary Women Festival of Authors
When: April 5, 2025
This all-day event at the Long Beach Convention Center features inspiring talks from celebrated women authors, book signings, and literary-themed goodies. A must for book lovers!
DTLB Art + Design Walk
When: April 5, 2025
Explore Downtown Long Beach’s creative scene during the Art + Design Walk, featuring local artists, designers, and pop-up exhibits.
The Golem with Live Score
When: April 5, 2025
Experience the 1920 silent film The Golem with a haunting live score by the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble at the historic Art Theatre. A unique fusion of cinema and music!
Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival
When: April 6, 2025
Celebrate the vibrant Cambodian community with a colorful parade and cultural festival featuring traditional dance, martial arts, food vendors, and live performances at MacArthur Park.
Blue Notes: Great Jazz Standards
When: April 6, 2025
Enjoy classic jazz favorites performed by Catalyst Chamber Ensemble, with vocal arrangements inspired by legends like Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach – 50th Anniversary
When: April 11–13, 2025
Celebrate 50 years of high-octane excitement at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach! Watch IndyCars, Formula Drift, Super Trucks, and more take over the streets of Downtown, plus enjoy a Lifestyle Expo, concerts, food trucks, and a car show featuring Ferraris, Porsches, and more.
The Library of Maps: An Opera in Many Parts
When: April 12–13, 2025
Long Beach Opera presents a rare performance of Pauline Oliveros’ groundbreaking The Library of Maps aboard the historic Queen Mary. This immersive, multi-sensory experience combines music, poetry, dance, and experimental soundscapes in one unforgettable setting.
Musica Angelica: St. Matthew Passion
When: April 12, 2025
Experience the emotional depth and grandeur of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion performed by Musica Angelica with two Baroque orchestras, a double choir, and acclaimed soloists inside the beautiful First Congregational Church of Long Beach.
Cambodian Lunar New Year Market
When: April 13, 2025
2ND & PCH hosts a festive UNIDOS Market in celebration of Cambodian Lunar New Year. Enjoy cultural performances, photo ops, and a marketplace filled with local vendors.
Disney On Ice: Into the Magic
When: April 18–20, 2025
Your favorite Disney characters return to the Long Beach Arena for Into the Magic. Journey alongside Moana, Belle, Miguel, Anna, Elsa, and more in a dazzling live show that celebrates courage, friendship, and adventure.
The Great Egg-Scape
When: April 19, 2025
PanIQ Room Long Beach hosts a special egg hunt for kids ages 8 and under. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot for this fun-filled springtime adventure.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest
When: April 26–27, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Teen Climate Fest, created by young leaders. Explore art, activities, and hands-on exhibits that highlight sustainability and inspire community action.
Musica Angelica Community Concert
When: April 26, 2025
Enjoy a free live performance from the Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library. Stick around for a Q&A and enter for a chance to win discounted tickets to future concerts.
The Congressional Cup
When: April 30 to May 4, 2025
Since 1965 the world’s top ranked skippers have come here to compete for the esteemed Congressional Cup and the Crimson Blazer, which is yacht racing’s equivalent to the Masters Tournament Green Jacket: a symbol of victory in one of the most prestigious yacht racing events in the world, and a gateway to the America’s Cup. Enjoy stadium viewing of the Congressional Cup for free at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, designated “Congressional Cup Stadium,” with live commentary.
For all upcoming events visit our Event Calendar or check out the This Is Long Beach blog.
