Foreigner to Rock Saturday Night at the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2025) - Music and motorsports fans, get ready for an unforgettable evening! Legendary rock band Foreigner will headline the Saturday night concert at the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, taking place on April 12. The iconic event promises to deliver the perfect mix of classic rock and racing excitement.

Known for their chart-topping hits such as “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” “Juke Box Hero,” and “Hot Blooded,” Foreigner has captivated audiences around the world with their powerful performances and timeless music. With more top 10 hits than Aerosmith and Journey, and as many as Fleetwood Mac, Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar), Chris Frazier (drums), and Luis Maldonado (guitar) will bring fans attending the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach the chance to experience their legendary sound live in concert.

The concert will take place on the Long Beach Performing Arts Center’s outdoor stage, located at the heart of the Acura Grand Prix’s festive atmosphere at 6:30 PM. The concert is free to all Saturday ticket holders, making it an incredible bonus for race fans enjoying the high-speed thrills of the weekend.

Lead vocalist Kelly Hansen said, “We have so much in common with the Long Beach Grand Prix! The band was formed by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Mick Jones in 1976 so our 50th anniversary is very close to yours. Additionally, most of us live right here in the Los Angeles area, and we love motorsports. Foreigner has played the Indy 500 twice and made multiple NASCAR performances across the country. We are so looking forward to our show with you all and hope this will be the first of many such appearances.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Foreigner to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach for our 50th anniversary,” said Jim Michaelian, President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. “Their music has defined generations, and their performance will bring an electrifying energy to our Saturday night festivities. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our fifty years of racing here in Long Beach.”

Tickets for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach are available now at www.gplb.com or by calling (888) 827-7333. Saturday tickets start at just $75 for general admission, providing access to a full day of racing action and the Foreigner concert. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as this year’s event is expected to sell out.

Fans can select and pay for their 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach seats, parking and paddock passes online at gplb.com. Ticket orders can also be placed by calling the toll-free ticket hotline, (888) 827-7333.

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will be headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, as well as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In addition, the weekend will include the Super Drift Challenge under the lights on Friday and Saturday nights, plus double-header action from Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks, GT America Powered by AWS and the unique Historic Formula Exhibition, featuring cars from the three racing eras at Long Beach – Formula 5000, Formula 1 and Indy Car – racing together for the first time.

Fans can also follow the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Facebook at GrandPrixLB, X at GPLongBeach (#AGPLB50), Instagram at GPLongBeach and YouTube at GPLongBeach, as well as via the official Grand Prix app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.