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Live at The Shell is dedicated to the reactivation and revitalization of The Shell at Rec Park, a Long Beach landmark since 1929.

In coordination with and support from Partners of Parks, Friends of Recreation Park Bandshell (FORPBS) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to bringing back consistent use of the Recreation Park Bandshell as a venue for performance arts including live music and theater. Our goal is to revitalize this under-used, historic landmark and bring back regularly schedule events, focused on local talent an

06/02/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back Shakespeare by the Sea for Macbeth on June 26 and 27 to the Shell at Recreation Park in Long Beach! They are so good! ๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿ’•

Are you ready for another summer under the stars? We sure are! Announcing the locations for our 2026 season of admission-free Shakespeare. For more info on each location, visit https://shakespearebythesea.org/locations/

Community sang their hearts out at 2nd annual Sing-a-Long Beach event 06/01/2026

Thank you to the Long Beach Press-Telegram for coverage of the Long Beach Youth Chorus' Sing-a-Long Beach at the Shell at Recreation Park on Saturday! We were glad we could help support another great admission free event at the Shell! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŽ‰

Community sang their hearts out at 2nd annual Sing-a-Long Beach event People of all ages showed off their singing talents during the second annual Sing-a-Long Beach event on Saturday, May 30.

Photos from Long Beach Youth Chorus's post 05/28/2026

This is going to be such a great day! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜Ž5th annual Long Beach Family Arts Festival & 2nd annual Sing-aLong-Beach...

Rich Archbold: Sing your hearts out at Sing-A-Long Beach at Rec Park May 30 05/27/2026

Thanks Rich Archbold and Long Beach Press-Telegram! This is going to be a great day to be entertained and sing your hearts out! 5th annual Long Beach Family Arts Festival & 2nd annual Sing-aLong-Beach! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Rich Archbold: Sing your hearts out at Sing-A-Long Beach at Rec Park May 30 This will be the second annual Sing-a-Long Beach event created by Stan DeWitt, executive director of the Long Beach Youth Chorus, and Mary Barton, a community leader and singer.

Photos from Live at the Shell's post 05/27/2026

Letโ€™s get creative, Long Beach ! ๐ŸŽจ

โœจ Join us at the Shell at Recreation Park for Long Beach Youth Chorus' 5th Annual Family Art Festival and 2nd Annual Sing-A-Long Beach! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“Where: Bandshell at Recreation Park
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ When: Saturday, May 30
Family Arts Festival | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sing-A-Long Beach | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ธ Cost: 100% FREE!

๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽถ Long Beach Family Arts Festival, 3-5 PM

Bring the kiddos for an afternoon of hands-on art activities, face painting, an instrument petting zoo, and amazing live performances on the big stage!

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽค Sing-A-Long Beach, 5-7 PM

Come sing with your neighbors, family and friends! You'll sing such favorites as Rock 'n Roll anthems, movie themes, and maybe even some popular campfire songs!

These are perfect kid & adult friendly events! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Long Beach Youth Chorus is putting on these events with support from The Port of Long Beach, Arts Council of Long Beach, 3rd District Councilmember Kristina Duggan, Live at The Shell, and music lovers like YOU!

Photos from Live at the Shell's post 05/23/2026

The Battle is Saturday!

๐ŸŽธ๐ŸฅThe stage is set, the amps are plugged in, and Long Beachโ€™s finest student musicians are ready to rock your world. Our 4th Annual High School Battle of the Bands is officially happening this Saturday!

These talented teens have been practicing for months, and now they need your energy and your cheers to help them take home the crown.

๐Ÿ†Quick Details:
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 23๐Ÿ•“ 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Shell at Recreation Park (7th St. & Federation Dr. next to Wilson High School
๐ŸŽŸ FREE admission!

Tag your concert crew in the comments and letโ€™s pack the park!

๐Ÿ‘‡This event wouldnโ€™t be possible without the incredible support of our community partners:

โš“ Port of Long Beach * ๐Ÿ› Kristina Duggan, Long Beach District 3 Council Member

๐Ÿ˜ Zaferia Business District * โš–๏ธ Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 4th District

โœจ Special Thanks to On Stage Music Academy for helping our young performers shine!

05/20/2026

The Battle is just DAYS away!

๐ŸŽธ๐ŸฅThe stage is set, the amps are plugged in, and Long Beachโ€™s finest student musicians are ready to rock your world.

Live at The Shellโ€™s 4th Annual High School Battle of the Bands is officially happening this Saturday!

These talented teens have been practicing for months, and now they need your energy and your cheers to help them take home the cash prizes. ๐Ÿ†

Quick Details:
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 23๐Ÿ•“ 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Shell at Recreation Park
๐ŸŽŸ FREE admission!

Tag your concert crew in the comments and letโ€™s pack the park! ๐Ÿ‘‡

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors:
This event wouldnโ€™t be possible without the incredible support of our community partners:

โš“ Port of Long Beach * ๐Ÿ› Kristina Duggan, Long Beach District 3 Council Member

๐Ÿ˜ Zaferia Business District * โš–๏ธ Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 4th District

โœจ Special Thanks to On Stage Music Academy for helping our young performers shine!

Long Beach Gives has already raised more than $1M for nonprofits โ€” but thereโ€™s still time to donate 09/19/2025

Thanks, Long Beach Press-Telegram! This was taken at the Shell at Recreation Park for LONG BEACH GIVES LIVE! Expo & Festival!

Long Beach Gives has already raised more than $1M for nonprofits โ€” but thereโ€™s still time to donate Long Beach Gives, an annual day of giving, officially returned Thursday, Sept. 18.

09/18/2025

It's Long Beach Gives ๐Ÿ’•Day! Please check out our profile, share our posts, and help us raise funds to bring the power of live music๐ŸŽถ & theater๐ŸŽญ to the historic Recreation Park Bandshell!
https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Bandshelldonate

09/12/2025

We love โค๏ธ making a difference by bringing community together through the power of "FREE" live music and performance at the Shell at Recreation Park! If you would like to help, please share, comment, or donate. Thank you! ๐Ÿ’• https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Bandshelldonate

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