Long Beach Harbor: The Queen Mary And A Show
The 1936 liner pairs art deco interiors and maritime stories with live music at the neighboring open-air amphitheater, framed by ocean views and palms. Check individual event listings for performance times before planning a show.
Harbor Ship And Stage
Shipboard Lore Beyond Daylight
The Queen Mary is a historic 1936 ocean liner on the Long Beach waterfront, with ornate staterooms for overnight stays and waterfront dining. Guided ship tours showcase vintage architecture, craftsmanship, and art deco decor. Guided ghost tours pair ship history with supernatural lore. The ship operates 24 hours daily, while seasonal programming includes Dark Harbor, a Halloween festival. Admission is paid, and visitors can choose history, lodging, or maritime stories.
Harbor Sound And Sightlines
F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach hosts open-air concerts beside the Queen Mary, with panoramic ocean views and palm trees. The venue has flip-up seating and large screens. Food trucks and drink stands are onsite. At the venue, parking is VIP only. Official off-site parking in Downtown Long Beach includes shuttle service to the venue. Admission is paid. Check the individual event listing for performance times before pairing a show with the ship.
Maritime Heritage Meets The Stage
The Queen Mary and F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach pair history and live performance on the waterfront. The 1936 ocean liner makes its own past the attraction, with art deco interiors, craftsmanship, and guided ghost stories. Beside it, the amphitheater puts musicians in an outdoor setting framed by ocean views and palm trees. The connection is the harbor itself, while the contrast lies in what holds your attention, the ship's architecture and lore on one side, the music on the other.
