Troy Quinn, Conductor
Tyriq Johnson / Serpentine Fire, The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vocals
May 09, 2026
7:30 PM
For special arrangements or questions, call the Box Office at (562) 436-3203 ext. 1
Long Beach Arena
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
-6:00 PM Doors open for picnics and socializing. Bring your picnic basket, libations, and dancing shoes!
-7:30 PM Concert
Farmers & Merchants Bank
POPS Series Sponsor
Mrs. Becky M. Cool
Nan Salley & Mark Gudaitis
The Shadden Group at Morgan Stanley
Schulzman-Neri Foundation
May 09, 2026 7:30 PM
Troy Quinn, Conductor
Tyriq Johnson / Serpentine Fire, The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vocals
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Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Party brings the dynamic hits of Earth, Wind & Fire to life with the Long Beach Symphony Pops at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA on May 9, 2026. This lively Pops concert will feature Serpentine Fire and the iconic 70s and 80s funk and soul favorites, indoor picnicking, dancing floors, and an unforgettable party atmosphere perfect for all ages. Enjoy fan favorites such as September, Boogie Wonderland, Let’s Groove, Shining Star, After the Love Is Gone. Fantasy, That’s the Way of the World, Sing a Song, Got to Get You Into, My Life, Reasons, Serpentine Fire, In the Stone, and more!
Enjoy the unique vibe of Long Beach Symphony’s Pops! Bring your own food and libations, or pre-order from these pre-approved vendors for delivery to your table. Two dance floors surround the stage, for all night dancing. Doors open at 6:00pm for indoor picnicking. Bring your baskets with food, sweets, libations, and even costumes and table decorations.

Emmy-nominated conductor Troy Quinn has quickly established himself as one of his generation’s most versatile young artists. Lauded for his energetic and riveting conducting, charismatic stage presence, and genre-defying programs, Quinn is in his ninth season as Music Director of the Owensboro Symphony in Kentucky. …
Read more...Tyriq Johnson is gifted with a multi-octave voice as unique as his name. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Tyriq began to shine at an early age as a multi-instrumentalists and singer. He played drums, trumpet and percussion; but could usually sing better than the lead vocalist …
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