Live Music in Long Beach and the South Bay

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Thursday 30 July

Experience the magic of Grateful Dead music on the Redondo Pier! Join this free, all-ages outdoor concert series with stunning Pacific Ocean views and two hours of high-energy performances.

Redondo Beach Pier,Fisherman’s Wharf
Redondo Beach,CA90277United States
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Saturday 01 August

Celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with Cubensis, a top Grateful Dead tribute band. Featuring Halina Janusz of Jerry’s Middle Finger.

Deep End Live,100 Fishermans Wharf Unit I
Redondo Beach,CA90277United States
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Long Beach’s music scene thrives well beyond the mainstream venues, with hidden gems scattered throughout the city offering intimate performances and unique atmospheres. Venues like Alex’s Bar on Anaheim Street have gained cult status, hosting everything from punk shows to rockabilly nights in their red-lit, divey space.

For jazz enthusiasts, Harvelle’s in downtown Long Beach presents live blues and jazz in a sophisticated underground setting. The cozy 4th Street Vine wine bar features local musicians in their back patio, while DiPiazza’s blends Italian cuisine with a regular rotation of local rock bands.

Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach hosts touring bands most nights of the week. The old Brouwerij West may be gone, but has been rebranded into an event space called Warehouse 9, often catering to jam band fans. Project Barley serves up craft beer and local music in several spots, with their Lomita location the most popular for live performances.

These off-the-beaten-path venues represent the South Bay’s diverse musical heritage, providing spaces where local artists can connect with audiences in more personal settings than larger commercial venues allow.

Past shows in Long Beach and the South Bay: