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Carpenter Performing Arts Center

6200 Atherton St.
Long Beach, CA 90815

Upcoming Shows

Bilal

Sep 24

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Bilal performs with opener Yaya Bey. Bilal is among the featured artists in the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season.

Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman

Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2026

Vocalist Tierney Sutton performs alongside pianist Tamir Hendelman across two evenings on the Carpenter Center's intimate Cabaret Stage. The performances are part of the Center's Cabaret Series for the 2026–2027 season.

Gretchen Parlato

Oct 2

Vocalist Gretchen Parlato performs as part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season lineup.

The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street

Oct 4

The Doo Wop Project presents Echoes of the Street, a celebration of classic doo wop music. The performance is part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season.

Mumu Fresh

Oct 16

Mumu Fresh performs as part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season lineup.

Sa Dance Company: RISE

Oct 24

Sa Dance Company presents RISE as part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 dance programming.

Forever Tango

Dec 6

Forever Tango brings the passion and artistry of Argentine tango to the Carpenter Center stage as part of the 2026–2027 season.

Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole

Dec 9 – Dec 10, 2026

Vocalist Stella Cole presents Christmas Dreaming across two performances on the Carpenter Center's Cabaret Stage. Cole is among the featured vocalists in the Center's 2026–2027 Cabaret Series.

Nella

Dec 11

Nella performs as part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season lineup.

Samantha Bee

Jan 1, 2027

Emmy Award-winning comedian Samantha Bee performs as part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season. The specific date for this performance is to be announced.

An Evening with Adam Kinzinger

Jan 30, 2027

Former U.S. Representative and January 6 Committee member Adam Kinzinger presents an evening of conversation and storytelling. Kinzinger is among the featured speakers in the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 Wit & Wisdom series.

Bria Skonberg Quintet

Mar 10 – Mar 11, 2027

Trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg performs with her quintet across two evenings on the Carpenter Center's Cabaret Stage. Skonberg is among the featured artists in the Center's 2026–2027 Cabaret Series.

The All New Wizard of Oz on Ice

Mar 14, 2027

The All New Wizard of Oz on Ice is a family-friendly ice skating production based on the classic story. The performance is part of the Carpenter Center's family programming for the 2026–2027 season.

Patti LuPone: Songs from a Hat

Mar 18, 2027

Three-time Tony Award winner and Broadway star Patti LuPone performs Songs from a Hat. LuPone is among the headline artists featured in the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: Quinto Elemento

Mar 20, 2027

Internationally recognized flamenco company Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents Quinto Elemento. The performance is part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 dance programming.

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney

Mar 21, 2027

Live and Let Die presents a tribute to the music of Paul McCartney on the Carpenter Center's main stage. The performance is part of the Center's tribute programming for the 2026–2027 season.

Tien Hsieh

Mar 26, 2027

Tien Hsieh performs as part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 season lineup.

An Evening with Jen Hatmaker

Mar 27, 2027

Jen Hatmaker presents an evening of storytelling and conversation as part of the Carpenter Center's 2026–2027 Wit & Wisdom series.

Review: THE VISIT at Pasadena Playhouse

Review: THE VISIT at Pasadena Playhouse

by Harker Jones · September 16, 2026

Tony winner Darko Tresnjak directs a nuanced and unsettling update of the 1956 Swiss play, adapted here by Maurice Valency.…

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

by Michael Quintos · September 15, 2026

Featuring book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by composer Julianne Wick Davis, WILD CHILD is an ambitious, sincerely earnest, and, at times, cleverly innovative new musical about a group of teenagers who are forced to join an outdoor wilderness therapy program where they must grapple with iden…

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Hollywood Pantages

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Hollywood Pantages

by Evan Henerson · September 14, 2026

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS bears the imprint of its original director, the uber-talented Jessica Stone, and a team of collaborators who span a whole mess of creative genres. Along with their marvelous ensemble, they take us away.…

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Encore Theatre Company

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Encore Theatre Company

by Edmund Whelan · September 13, 2026

Rooted in Faustian legend, a horticultural horror musical takes over Tulare for the next three weeks. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors highlights the dangers of greed and talking plants as destitute protagonist Seymour Krelbourn discovers his mysterious fly-trap plant may sud…

Review: PERICLES at Theater At Boston Court

Review: PERICLES at Theater At Boston Court

by Evan Henerson · September 11, 2026

In staging the west coast premiere of Ellen McLaughlin’s modern verse translation, director Margaret Shigeko Starbuck and her cast are working their Helicanuses and Thaisas off to keep this lesser-staged romance punchy and relevant…

Review: THE ARSONISTS at Skylight Theatre

Review: THE ARSONISTS at Skylight Theatre

by Harker Jones · September 8, 2026

Swiss writer Max Frisch’s post–World War II absurdist satire THE ARSONISTS hit Los Feliz like a blow torch, scorching everything in its path.…

Past Shows

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

Feb 2

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is one of the nation’s most prominent flamenco and Spanish dance companies. Honoring the traditions of flamenco while pushing the art form in new directions, co-founder Carlota Santana promotes flamenco as a living art form and a vital part of...

We Shall Overcome – A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.

We Shall Overcome – A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 27

Inspired by the words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome celebrates a repertoire of music traditions from Aretha Franklin and Duke Ellington, to Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and music from “the Wiz,” all interwoven with Dr. King’s speeches that...

Golden Dragon Acrobats

Golden Dragon Acrobats

Jan 26

Hailing from the Cangzhou, Hebei province in the People’s Republic of China, Golden Dragon Acrobats represent a time-honored tradition that began over twenty-five centuries ago. The troupe’s spectacular athleticism combined with ancient and modern dance and music present a show...

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone

Jan 19

Paula Poundstone is back with her legendary ability to create humor on the spot! Poundstone can find the hilarious angle of almost any subject—from the absurdity of the political world to the deviousness of housecats— and deliver it with impeccable timing and razor-sharp wit...

Kat Edmonson

Kat Edmonson

Jan 16 – Jan 17, 2019

Critically acclaimed vintage-pop and jazz vocalist Kat Edmonson captures the old cinema glamour and charm of the Great American Songbook with her ethereal vocals. Be carried away by Edmonson’s “stunningly sweet voice” (The Boston Globe) that incorporates traditional and chamber...

The Capitol Steps - Make America Grin Again

The Capitol Steps - Make America Grin Again

Jan 12

The midterm elections may be over, but the laughter continues! The Capitol Steps return with brand new and up-to-the-minute political satire song parodies that take aim at the outrageous goings on—from the campaign trail, Congress and other political hot spots! Their trademark...

David Benoit’s Charlie Brown Christmas

David Benoit’s Charlie Brown Christmas

Dec 15

A Carpenter Center favorite is back! Get your family into the holiday spirit with an evening of cherished Vince Guaraldi tunes, starring jazz pianist David Benoit and special appearances by the All-American Boys Chorus! A perfect addition to the holiday season, five-time Grammy...

Simon and Garfunkel [Revisited]

Simon and Garfunkel [Revisited]

Nov 18

Award-winning recording artists, Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers recreate that magical night in 1981 when fans gathered in Central Park to witness the legendary reunion of Simon & Garfunkel. With dulcet vocals harmonizing over lilting guitar performing the beloved poetic...

CONTRA-TIEMPO with Las Cafeteras

CONTRA-TIEMPO with Las Cafeteras

Nov 10

This bold, multilingual dance company draws on their Los Angeles roots by fusing Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Hip-Hop, urban, and contemporary dance to create an invigorating blend of culturally engaging work. CONTRA-TIEMPO teams up Las Cafeteras, the infectious east LA band that has...

Cirque Mechanics: 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels

Cirque Mechanics: 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels

Oct 13

At the center of every circus rests a 42-foot ring of thrills, laughs, and excitement. Step right into Cirque Mechanics world of gears, canvas, pulleys, and sawdust as they explore the lore and history of the one-ring circus creating a modern and mechanical big top experience...

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