[Long Beach, Calif.] – As the Queen Mary celebrates its 90th anniversary year, the debut of the new Long Beach Amphitheater this June positions the iconic ship as the ultimate destination for concertgoers looking to elevate their entire experience: from where they stay, to where they dine, to where the night begins and ends.
“The Queen Mary offers a seamless extension of the amphitheater experience, giving guests a place to arrive early, explore, and stay late,” said Steve Caloca, Managing Director of The Queen Mary. “From waterfront dining and craft cocktails to immersive tours, exhibits, and nightly activations, there’s something happening at every turn. Guests can make an entire evening of it, before and after their show, without ever leaving the property.”
Located directly adjacent to the new 12,000-capacity Long Beach Amphitheater, the iconic ocean liner offers unmatched convenience and atmosphere, sharing a waterfront setting and parking area just steps from the venue entrance. As the largest waterfront amphitheater on the West Coast prepares to host its inaugural summer season featuring major acts including Luke Bryan, Snoop Dogg, and TOTO, the Queen Mary and surrounding waterfront is set to become a central hub for live entertainment this summer and beyond.
The ship offers a robust lineup of experiences to complement any concert night. Guests can enjoy pre-show dining at Chelsea Chowder House, including the restaurant’s special “Dining Through the Decades” menu created in celebration of The Queen Mary’s 90th anniversary year, grab cocktails with panoramic harbor views at the Observation Bar, or explore more casual bites at the Promenade Café. Throughout the evening, the ship comes alive with its “What’s On Deck” programming, including live music, themed nights, and rotating activations, alongside more than 20 onboard exhibits and guided tours ranging from the Glory Days historical tour to immersive paranormal experiences. Whether arriving early to explore or staying late to unwind, the ship offers something at every turn.
Those looking to make a full getaway of it can stay onboard in one of the Queen Mary’s 250 historic staterooms, including nine full suites, offering an overnight experience unlike any other. Original Art Deco details and harbor views evoke the glamour of the golden age of ocean travel.
Caloca adds, “As the music winds down, guests don’t have to worry about navigating traffic or figuring out transportation. They can keep the night going with our onboard entertainment, or simply retreat to their room just steps from the venue. That seamless transition is something no other destination in the area can offer.”
With approximately 40 events expected annually, the Long Beach Amphitheater is poised to become a major entertainment hub for Southern California. The Queen Mary enhances that experience by offering a seamless, all-in-one destination where history, hospitality, and live entertainment come together: before, during, and after the show.
For more information, upcoming events, programming, and more, visit www.queenmary.com/seasonal-events.htm and queenmary.com/whatsondeck, or connect with us on social @TheQueenMary. To reserve a room, visit https://www.queenmary.com/stay.htm.
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