Taste of Downtown showcases the culinary culture of Downtown where a variety of restaurants throughout DTLB come to a single place to offer sample-sized portions of some of their best dishes. The free event also features drink vendors, live music and more!

It’s a family friendly DLBA event that takes place over two nights in May, June and August at different Downtown Long Beach locations. Come on out and enjoy some great food, drinks, music and fun with your friends, neighbors and the Downtown community.

August 24-25, Waterfront
Join us from 6 PM to 10 PM each night for the third event in the Taste of Downtown series. You can purchase $1 tasting tickets today online (click TICKETS) or buy them at the event (cash or major credit card). Food tickets purchased in 2022 are good for all events this year. The tickets can be redeemed for food samples at the event that are generally priced between $2 and $6.  Drinks are generally priced between $5 and $8. Click here for the menu. 

Event Dates:

May 25 & 26 | East Village Arts District
June 29-30 | Pine Ave. and Promenade
August 24-25 | Waterfront

All event days are 6-10PM | Entry is FREE | Taste Tickets are $1 each! | Live Music and Entertainment | Family Friendly

Admission is free to all of the event series and $1 tasting tickets can be purchased on the day of each event, or in advance online through Eventbrite. Tickets purchased in 2022 will be honored at all of this year’s Taste of Downtown events.

Taste Tickets are available for purchase at the box office tent on event days. Cash or Credit Cards are accepted.

Sign up to participate as a restaurant or a vendor!