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Long Beach Symphony

Long Beach Symphony
249 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 200
562-436-3203

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra is to enrich our community by providing high quality traditional and contemporary symphonic music and educational experiences.

About Us:

Featuring some of Southern California's finest, professional musicians, Long Beach Symphony is a beloved cultural institution celebrating its 80th season. The Symphony performs six Classical concerts throughout the year at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center Terrace Theater as well as five POPS! musical dinner picnics events in the newly renovated Long Beach Arena's Pacific Ballroom. 

The Symphony also serves the surrounding community with a sequential and comprehensive music education program reaching over 24,000 students with access to music at their schools, local libraries, hospitals, and community centers as well as school ensembles and youth concerts. In recent years the Symphony has also offered a critically-acclaimed, and free community Chamber series.

The 80th Anniversary Classical Series will showcase some of the greatest works in Classical literature performed by world-class musicians and soloists. Early arrival is encouraged and audiences relish grabbing a drink with friends around cozy fire pits outside the theater.

Long Beach Symphony has benefited from a successful and storied past, including being the first major regional orchestra to appoint a woman as its Music Director in 1989 - JoAnn Falletta. The Symphony has also gained international stature with its most recent Maestro, Enrique Arturo Diemecke, who brought original compositions, world premieres, and celebrated international soloists to the Symphony's repertoire.

Currently, the Symphony is undergoing a Music Director search and will play host to six, nationally-renown guest conductors in the 2014-2015 80th season.

Long Beach Symphony POPS! concerts are fantastic orchestra dinner picnics featuring 300 dinner tables of 10. Groups are encouraged to bring picnics and favorite libations or to arrange for catering at their tables before and during the performance. A new Bistro section caters to smaller groups of 4 with bartender service, signature drinks and a dance floor. Additional seating is also available in the loge.

Upcoming Events at Long Beach Symphony

Classical Series - Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval

Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 at 7:30pm
Long Beach Terrace Theater
Long Beach, CA
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Pops Series - Sinatra, Elvis, and More! with Matt Mauser

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 7:30pm
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, CA
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Pops Series - Electric Avenue: 80's MTV Dance Party

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:30pm
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, CA
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Classical Series - Love Stories: Tchaikovsky 4 and More!

Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 at 7:30pm
Long Beach Terrace Theater
Long Beach, CA
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RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts: Dance Around the World

Sunday, Jun 8, 2025 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Long Beach Terrace Theater
Long Beach, CA
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Recent News

Long Beach Symphony News - November 2024

Overwhelmed with Gratitude As we reflect on the extraordinary launch of our 90th anniversary season, we are filled with gratitude. It has been nothing short of magical, and it’s all thanks to you—our loyal patrons, musicians, donors,…

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Long Beach Symphony Presents the Iconic Sounds of the Kings of Soul on November 2, 2024

Long Beach, CA -- Get ready to experience the timeless sounds of legendary soul music powered by your Long Beach Symphony! The "Kings of Soul" brings together the greatest hits from the most iconic Motown artists at the Long Beach Arena at 7:30PM.…

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Long Beach Symphony Opens its 90th Season with Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Anne Clyne’s West Coast Premiere, and Dvo?ák's New World Symphony

Long Beach, CA -- Long Beach Symphony is proud to present the inauguration of its 90th Classical Season with extraordinary orchestral music and fanfare! It will open the evening with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, the first piece ever performed…

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Long Beach Symphony Presents RuMBa Family Concert: A Magical Musical Kingdom for Children of all Ages

Long Beach, CA – On Sunday, October 6th, 2024, children and their families will enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, crafts, and interactive activities as Long Beach Symphony presents the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert, A Magical Musical…

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Long Beach Symphony Announces Exciting 2024-25 Season Lineup

Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Symphony is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 90th Anniversary Season, promising a diverse array of captivating performances to delight audiences of all ages and tastes. Music Director Eckart Preu states,…

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Long Beach Symphony Announces its 2023-2024 Season!

LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES ITS 2023-2024 CONCERTS Sip & Enjoy at the Classical concerts, or Party with Indoor Picnicking and Dancing at Pops 5-Concert Classical and Pops Series starting at $114 and $99 New Subscriber Sampler Pack - any 3…

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Music For All Seasons: Long Beach Symphony Presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor

On Saturday, February 4, Long Beach Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Eckart Preu, will rouse audiences with Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, a group of four violin concertos embodying each season of…

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