Upcoming Shows
Electric Avenue: 80's MTV Dance Party | May 10, 2025 7:30 PM
Evan Roider, Conductor
Electric Avenue, Band
Get ready for the ultimate 80’s celebration that will have you singing and dancing all night long! Enjoy an unforgettable evening with music from Kenny Loggins, Tears for Fears, The Police, The Cars, George Michael, Soft Cell, Simple Minds, Bryan Adams, Queen, Lionel Richie, Phil Collins, and Bruce Springsteen. This nostalgic event will transport you back to the vibrant and electrifying era of the 80’s, with hit after hit from these iconic artists. Don’t miss out on a night filled with energy, fun, and the best tunes from the decade!
BROADWAY LEGENDS FROM GERSHWIN TO SONDHEIM | June 21, 2025 7:30 PM
Michael Feinstein, Conductor
The best of hit shows coming out of The Great White Way over the last century from “I Got Rhythm,” “’S Wonderful” and “Anything Goes” to “Send in The Clowns” and favorites from West Side Story, Into the Woods and more.
MOONLIGHT MELODIES: AN EVENING WITH THE CROONERS | July 12, 2025 7:30PM
Michael Feinstein, Conductor
Let the velvety voices of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Tormé and Bobby Darin serenade you under the stars with “Dream A Little Dream of Me,” “Sway,” “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” and more charming classics.
Queens of Soul | July 26, 2025 7:30PM
Larry Blank, Conductor
Let the velvety voices of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Tormé and Bobby Darin serenade you under the stars with “Dream A Little Dream of Me,” “Sway,” “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” and more charming classics.
Old Spanish Days – Fiesta | July 30 thru Aug 1, 2025
**La Fiesta Pequeña** kicks off the celebration with traditional songs and dances at **Old Mission Santa Barbara** on **Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 8–10 PM**. Then, the **Fiesta Historical Parade**, one of the nation’s largest equestrian parades, brings history to life along **Cabrillo Blvd** on **Friday, August 1, 2025, at 12 PM**. Don’t miss these cherished Santa Barbara traditions!
THE MUSIC OF BOND. JAMES BOND.| August 9, 2025 7:30PM
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, Conductor
Glamour and intrigue are in the air as the timeless music of 007 transports you into the thrilling world of the legendary spy. Hear classics from Mancini, Bacharach and David, John Barry, Marvin Hamlisch and more with “Goldfinger,” “Skyfall,” “Live and Let Die” and the iconic “Bond Theme.”
Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute To The Beatles | August 23, 2025 7:30PM
Larry Blank, Conductor
By popular demand, Classical Mystery Tour returns to bring the legendary music of The Beatles to life with a brand-new set list, spanning from their early hits to *Sgt. Pepper's* and beyond, including their solo careers. Enjoy timeless classics like "Help!," "Here Comes the Sun," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Hey Jude," "Imagine," and more, all performed with the backing of Pasadena's premier orchestra!
FEINSTEIN'S FAVORITES| September 6, 2025 7:30PM
Larry Blank, Conductor
Feinstein sings an evening of his most beloved songs from the Great American Songbook, taking you on an insider’s journey through the stories behind music from Johnny Mandel and Jerry Herman to Cole Porter and Irving Berlin with “I Love a Piano,” “So in Love,” “Cheek to Cheek” and more.
Faithfully: The Music of Journey | October 18, 2025 7:30PM
Eckart Preu, Conductor
The Long Beach Symphony Pops season kicks off with a tribute to the legendary classic rock band. Take a trip back to the '70s and '80s and experience an unforgettable evening filled with iconic pop-rock anthems, enhanced by a live orchestra, rock band, and powerful vocals. Get ready to groove to some of Journey's biggest hits, including "Any Way You Want It," "Separate Ways," and the timeless classic "Don't Stop Believin'!"
Iconic Voices of Change: Prince, Whitney, Michael and MORE! | Nov 15, 2025 7:30PM
Lucas Waldin, Conductor
Capathia Jenkins, Vocals
Ryan Shaw, Vocals
Presented by the Long Beach Symphony’s Pops!, this unforgettable musical celebration stars Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw, bringing to life iconic hits from legendary artists who transformed music forever, including Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and more.
Endless Love – A Valentine’s Concert! | Feb 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Herb Smith, Conductor
Chester Gregory, Vocals
Shayna Steele, Vocals
The Long Beach Symphony’s Pops! presents **Endless Love**! Grab your sweetheart and join superstar vocalists Chester Gregory and Shayna Steele for a romantic evening of timeless love songs. Featuring some of the greatest solos and duets of all time, this unforgettable night includes classics like *Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Let’s Get It On, (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher, Stand By Me, At Last, When I Fall in Love, Unforgettable,* and *The Best!*
Sounds of Laurel Canyon: 60s & 70s Rock Legends | Mar 21, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Martin Herman, Conductor
The Long Beach Symphony’s Pops! keeps bringing the love with a journey back to the heart of the 1960s and ‘70s California rock scene! Celebrate the legendary artists who defined a generation and continue to inspire today. This unforgettable concert captures the spirit of Laurel Canyon, featuring timeless hits from Buffalo Springfield, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, The Mamas & The Papas, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, and James Taylor.
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Party | May 09, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Troy Quinn, Conductor
Tyriq Johnson, Vocals
Long Beach Symphony Pops presents *Serpentine Fire* – a dynamic and fast-paced journey through the greatest hits of Earth, Wind & Fire from the ’70s and ’80s. Concluding the season with an uplifting and funky celebration, this irresistible, crowd-pleasing show delivers a first-class performance of the legendary music that continues to inspire audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to one of the most iconic bands of all time!