Events in Long Beach This Weekend Highlights
- Pine Ave hosts World Cup watch parties with events running until June 27, 2026.
- This weekend features free events like Soul Fire music series and the Beach Flea Market.
- Taste the Shore offers a guided food tour in Belmont Shore for $75 on Saturday evening.
- Round Up’s Pride Month Party and Speed Dating for Lesbian Singles take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
- Check out LBC Vibe for a full schedule of events and World Cup matches happening in Long Beach.
Y’all, did you HEAR Pine Ave yesterday?! Downtown shut it down for the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration kickoff, Mexico took the win over South Africa, and the screams from that crowd carried all the way to Belmont Heights. We’re not even joking. If you needed proof the LBC weekend starts on Thursday, that was it.
The World Cup watch parties are running through June 27 with Pine Ave (Broadway to 3rd) closed daily and Broadway shutting down on the big activation days too. We’ve got the full match schedule and where-to-watch list in our World Cup Watch Parties in Long Beach guide — bookmark it, because USA vs. Paraguay is happening TODAY at 5pm (Friday) and you do not want to miss that energy.
Now here’s everything else going down this weekend in Long Beach:
Soul Fire: Coastal Community Music Series
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12:00 PM Where: Valparaiso Plaza, 8 S 18th Pl, Long Beach, CA 90803 Cost: Free
Get ready to vibe with soulful tunes and coastal beats in a chill community music hangout right by Junipero Beach. This vinyl DJ series is the definition of a low-key, no-plans Saturday — grab a blanket, post up near the plaza, and let the ocean breeze and the crates do the rest. With Ocean Blvd and the water right there, it’s an easy add-on to a beach day or a morning walk along the bluffs. Bring some cash for the nearby food spots and make a few hours of it.
Taste the Shore
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Where: Starting near Belmont Shore Car Show, 5200 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803 Cost: From $75 (Click here to buy tickets)
A guided food adventure through Belmont Shore with 7 tasty stops included. This walking tour takes you behind the counters of some of Belmont Shore’s most-loved spots, pairing bites with the stories behind the shops along the way. Expect a mix of small plates, shareable dishes, and a few surprises — think melty cheese pulls, fresh ceviche-style bowls, and grilled bites with that backyard-fire char. It’s a great date night option or a fun way to show out-of-towners what makes 2nd Street special, especially with the Car Show buzzing nearby that same evening.
Beach Flea Market
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Where: Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus, 1924-1934 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 Cost: Free to attend
This is the OG LBC flea market and it runs basically every other Sunday all year long, so screenshot that 2026 schedule. Expect rows of vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles, handmade goods, and the kind of random treasures that make thrifting in Long Beach so addictive. Vendor booths open early, so go first thing if you want the good stuff before it’s picked over. Whether you’re hunting for a statement piece for your closet or just love the thrill of the hunt, this is a perfect way to start a Sunday.
Round Up’s Pride Month Party
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 4:00 PM Where: Cowboy Country, 3321 South St, Long Beach, CA 90805 Cost: Check Facebook/Visit Gay Long Beach for ticket details (21+)
Get ready to celebrate Pride! Round Up, Long Beach’s LGBTQIA+ country dancing crew, is throwing a full Pride Month party featuring DJ Coral plus dance lessons to get everyone two-steppin’ in rainbow style. A portion of proceeds (25%) benefits Gay4Good, so you’re dancing for a good cause too. This is country-western Pride done LBC-style — boots, glitter, and community all in one room.
Speed Dating for Lesbian Singles
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 3:00 PM Where: Steady Brewing, 2950 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815 Cost: $39.19
Less swiping, more chemistry. This speed dating event for women loving women (ages 30-45) is hosted by The Connection Strategist at Steady Brewing, a laid-back local taproom that’s perfect for low-pressure mingling. If the apps have you burned out, this is your chance to actually talk to real humans over a cold pint. LBC Vibe is proud to help spread the word on this one — local love deserves local support.
Which Event in Long Beach Are You Checking Out?
This is peak Long Beach summer right here — World Cup watch parties in Long Beach spilling out of Downtown all week, soulful vinyl sets by the water, a flea market that never disappoints, and not one but two ways to celebrate Pride this weekend. Whether you’re screaming at a big screen on Pine Ave, hunting vintage treasures in the morning sun, or two-stepping into Pride season, the LBC is showing up and showing out. Get out there, support these local spots, and as always — tag us in your weekend adventures so we can share the love. See you out there, LBC!
FAQs
Yes. Pine Avenue between Broadway and 3rd Street is closed to vehicle traffic through June 27 as part of the World Cup watch parties, with Broadway between Pine and Pacific also closing on major activation days.
Soul Fire, the Beach Flea Market, and the World Cup watch parties on Pine Avenue are free. Taste the Shore starts at $75, and Round Up’s Pride Party and the speed dating event are ticketed.
It’s at Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast Campus (1924-1934 Alamitos Ave), and it runs on a recurring Sunday schedule throughout 2026 — roughly every other Sunday.
Check out LBC Vibe’s Long Beach World Cup Watch Parties guide for the complete match schedule and where to watch around Long Beach through June 27.
Yes, the event at Cowboy Country is 21+ and benefits Gay4Good.
