2026 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

The Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival is a large annual event featuring dragon boat races, cultural performances, and food, held at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, California, with the next major festival scheduled for July 25, 2026. It's one of California's biggest dragon boat competitions, celebrating the sport's ancient Chinese roots with teams competing in long, colorful boats, alongside entertainment like acrobatics, martial arts, and traditional art demonstrations.