Operator Announced for Long Beach Amphitheater

During its Tuesday, April 1, 2025, meeting, the Long Beach City Council (Council) approved with a 9 to 0 vote the selection of Legends / ASM Global for the operation and management of the city’s first-ever amphitheater. Additionally, the Council approved with a 9 to 0 vote $14 million in funding for the design and development of the open-air venue, which will further propel the city as a premier national and international destination for music, entertainment and special events of all scales.

To be located in Downtown adjacent to the iconic Queen Mary and Harry Bridges Memorial Park, the transformative venue is expected to host up to 40 concert-scale events annually, along with other community and private events. The amphitheater will feature seating for up to 12,000 attendees, including grandstands, floor and box seats, a pit configuration and VIP sections, in addition to food and beverage concessions. As part of the City’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and sustainability, plans for a shuttle service and dedicated rideshare amenities will be implemented to enhance transportation options for attendees.

The $14 million project will be funded by the City’s Tidelands Area Fund Group, including design, permitting, engineering, project management services, infrastructure and site improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment costs, which will be offset primarily by the venue’s future net operating profit. Of this cost, an estimated $10 million is required to develop the amphitheater and $4 million is required for parking lot and other site improvements, many of which are essential to maintain public accessibility and maximize the use of the Queen Mary site. These are restricted funds that can only be used for development and services on the coast and cannot, by law, be used for other municipal services or projects.

Construction of the amphitheater is expected to begin this summer. Build-out of the project is expected by the end of the year, with completion of the venue slated to accommodate a full 2026 concert schedule.

For more information about Long Beach's new amphitheater project, read the City's press release.