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Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
16
Apr
Date
16 Apr (Thursday)
Time
Thu, Apr 16 – Sun, Apr 19
Venue
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA, United States
📝 Useful Information
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is a premier three-day racing festival and North America's longest-running street race. The next event is scheduled for April 17–19, 2026, on a temporary 1.968-mile street circuit encircling the Long Beach Convention Center.
The weekend features six distinct racing categories to provide non-stop action:
Beyond the racing, the event functions as a massive urban festival:
Tickets and parking can be purchased through the Official Grand Prix Website:
Would you like to know more about hotel recommendations near the circuit or specific transportation options for race weekend?
Event Overview
Racing Series
Off-Track Entertainment
Tickets & Attendance
•Location: Downtown Long Beach waterfront, centered at 300 East Ocean Blvd.
•Race Circuit: A legendary 11-turn course featuring high-speed stretches on Shoreline Drive and technical turns around the convention center.
•Recent News: In March 2026, the racing world mourned the passing of Jim Michaelian, the event's long-time president and CEO who helped grow the race over 50 years.
•NTT INDYCAR SERIES: The main event on Sunday, featuring Indy 500-style open-wheel cars.
•IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: High-tech prototypes and GT sports cars racing on Saturday.
•Formula DRIFT Super Drift Challenge: Precision sliding competitions held Friday and Saturday nights.
•Stadium SUPER Trucks: High-flying trucks that jump over ramps on the street circuit.
•Porsche Carrera Cup North America: Identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars in a doubleheader format.
•Historic Sports Car Challenge: Vintage racing machines from the 1970s to the 1990s.
•Lifestyle Expo: Over 100 exhibitors in the Long Beach Arena showcasing automotive, home, and fitness products.
•Family Fun Zone: Activities for children, including rock climbing and video games.
•Concerts: Free live music for race attendees on Friday and Saturday evenings.
•Food Truck Experience: A wide variety of local gourmet food options throughout the grounds.
•General Admission: Includes unreserved seating on Friday and Saturday; Sunday is standing room only. Prices start around $58 for Friday and $151 for a 3-day pass.
•Reserved Seating: Guaranteed grandstand seats for Saturday and Sunday, starting at approximately $116–$228.
•VIP Packages: Options include the Pit Row Suite Club ($1,995 for 3 days) and the Hyatt Rooftop Club for panoramic views.
•Discounts: A 10% discount is available for U.S. military veterans and active duty members.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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