Long Beach Boardwalk Concert Series — Memorial Weekend Kickoff
Long Beach's 2026 summer Thursday-night boardwalk concert series opens Memorial Weekend with a free concert at the National Boulevard bandshell. The 2.2-mile boardwalk is at its summer-evening best — sunset over the Atlantic, free LIRR-accessible parking-not-required, and the West End bar strip 4 blocks back for post-show drinks.
Long Beach’s free Thursday-night boardwalk concert series opens Memorial Weekend at the National Boulevard bandshell. The 2.2-mile boardwalk is at its summer-evening best — sunset over the Atlantic, free family seating, and the West End bar strip 4 blocks back for post-show drinks.
Practical:
- LIRR Long Beach direct from Penn — 6:30 PM train arrives 7:25 PM, 5-min walk to the bandshell
- Driving — paid lots fill by 5 PM weeknights; better to LIRR
- Beach chairs allowed; bring layers (Atlantic breeze drops temperatures after sunset)
- Post-show — West End Friday-night strip is 4 blocks back (West Beech Street)
- Series continues Thursday nights through Labor Day
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