Signature Events

The Queen Mary is part of the summer-long 2010 Long Beach Sea Festival to bring concerts to the community.

• Joan Baez and special guest Roger McGuinn Friday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m
• Smokey Robinson Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m
• Beach Boys Thursday, Aug. 19 at 8:00 p.m
• Lucinda Williams with special guest JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m
  

The Queen Mary´s authentic Art Deco decor makes this ocean liner the ideal location for the yearly Art Deco Festival held over Labor Day Weekend. This 3-day festival, which successfully premiered in 2005, is presented in association with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and features a gala Art Deco Ball, a festival of vintage films, lecturers, colorful and informative tours, an Art Deco Bazaar, and much more. Learn more

The haunted Queen Mary is the home for GhostFest, a weekend of scientific and spiritual exploration of poltergeists, psychic phenomena and ghost research. The events include special after hours and late night tours, lectures and readings with the hierarchy of the world of the paranormal. Learn more

This Halloween, THE QUEEN MARY steams into a harbor of the damned, a decidedly demonic destination. With a trio of She-demons that prey on all mortals who dare enter their realm after sunset—villagers, passengers and visitors alike—the annual scare-fest takes on a horrifying new dimension. Learn more

Celebrate your holiday season with elegance and tradition at the Queen Mary´s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Admission is free from 4:00 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season on board the historic ocean liner during this event. This Long Beach event´s program, which will be presented on the Sun Deck Stage at the stern of the ship, features musical performances and complimentary refreshments. Learn more

Say farewell to 2010 and ring in 2011 aboard the historic Queen Mary; dine, dance and make it a world-class weekend. Included in the ticket price are 5 fantastic parties. The entertainment includes retro-jazz, dueling pianos, a DJ spinning hits from the ´70s, ´80s and ´90s, Latin and contemporary pop and much more! Ring in the New Year with a gigantic firework display from the stern of the ship, so you will have the best view in the city. Learn more

Over 280 artists from 30 states and 25 countries representing all the tattoo styles pricking away with their machines in an eclectic atmosphere, where a car show and 3 stage music festival featuring 40 bands throughout the weekend, become an integral part of the event, mingling with the artistic expressions of the aerial showgirls, the cabaret & burlesque shows and the artists at work. Learn more

Celebrate the Scottish heritage of the historic Queen Mary at the Annual Queen Mary Scottish Festival. This unique Long Beach event held on President’s Weekend, includes piping and dancing Competitions, Highland games, sheep herding demonstrations, parades, Scottish clans, entertainment, merchandise, food, spirits and more. Learn more

An unforgettable weekend of salsa dance competitions, performances, workshops and expo with something for beginners through advanced salsa dancers. Learn more

Celebrate this 4th of July with an old-fashioned Independence Day festival. This family-friendly Long Beach event featurs a variety of BBQ favorites from around the country, as well as micro brews, children’s activities, music and more, all topped off with an amazing Fireworks show. Visitors can spend the day exploring THE QUEEN MARY^SM from stem to stern and even spend a night in an original hotel stateroom. Learn more

The Queen Mary is the home for the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show in Long Beach. One of the largest custom and performance street bike shows, the event is focused on the custom, cruiser and high performance sport and street bike markets. Learn more