Long Beach Island Events
April 6 - June 23, 2024: 22nd Annual LBI Spring Fishing Derby
The Long Beach Island “Spring Derby” Surf Fishing Tournament is a fun way for anglers to enjoy surf fishing the beaches of LBI and is held annually from April - June. Get More Information
April 26: Comedy Night at Surflight Theatre
Head over to Surflight Theatre for some belly laughs and good times on April 26 from 7:30 - 10 pm. Learn More
May 17: 4th Annual Barricade Go Topless Day Jeep, Truck and Car Meet
Join the fun at Corliss Park and Recreation Area from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM! Enjoy a jam-packed day featuring an Auto Show, food trucks, local vendors, Touch-a-Truck, K9 demonstrations, face painting, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and much more! Learn More
May 24 - 27: Memorial Day Weekend
There's no better place to kick off the start of summer than Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel on LBI! Rooms will book quickly for this weekend - be sure to reserve early and save your spot in the sun!
May 26: Barnegat Lighthouse Orchestra Concert
Enjoy classic tunes from The Tom’s River Multi generational Orchestra at 6 pm at Barnegat Lighthouse! Learn More
May 31: Spring Vendor Market
Head over to the St. Francis Center Gymnasium for the Annual Spring Vendor Market to shop local from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Learn More
June 4 - 8: The Lighthouse International Film Festival
The Lighthouse International Film Festival is back! Experience incredible films, meet filmmakers, and celebrate storytelling by the beach. Learn More
June 25 - August 3: Peter Pan at Surflight Theatre
Bring the whole family to Surflight Theatre for a magical retelling of this classic tale, running June 25 – August 3! A perfect summertime treat for the kids—and kids at heart! Learn More
June 27: Summer Concert Series - Bullzeye
Head over to Waterfront Park in Ship Bottom for great views and tunes by Bullzeye starting at 6:30 pm! Learn More
June 30: Winslow Eagles Tribute-Hotel California Concert at Surflight Theatre
Experience the timeless hits of the Eagles like never before at Surflight Theatre! Catch the East Coast's premier Eagles tribute band in action, with two showtimes to choose from: 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Learn More
July 3: Summer Concert Series - Simmerr
Relax at Waterfront Park in Ship Bottom July 3rd at 6:30 pm for great music by Simmerr and stunning views. Learn More
July 4 - 7: 4th of July Weekend
Wake up to the waves July 4th weekend when you stay with us in an oceanfront suite on beautiful LBI.
July 9 - August 10: Wizard of Oz at Surflight Theatre
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Surflight Theatre for this beloved classic, showing July 9 – August 10. A heartwarming adventure the whole family will love! Learn More
July 25: Summer Concert Series - Tequila Rose Band
Sit back at Waterfront Park in Ship Bottom while taking in stunning views and listening to great music by Tequila Rose Band starting at 6:30 pm! Learn More
July 29 - August 17: West Side Story at Surflight Theatre
Catch this iconic musical at Surflight Theatre between July 29 - August 17. Learn More
August 8: Summer Concert Series - Dread Pilots
Spend the evening at Waterfront Park in Ship bottom for great tunes by Dread Pilots starting at 6:30 pm. Learn More
August 27 - 31: Cinderella at Surflight Theatre
If the glass slipper fits, head over to Surflight Theatre between August 27 - 31 to catch a showing of Cinderella! Learn More
Aug 30 - Sept 2: Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day might signal the unofficial end of summer, but there's plenty more fun in the sun to be had on LBI!
October - December: 70th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic
The Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic, one of the world’s best and oldest surf fishing tournaments, runs 9 weeks long offering over $25,000 in prizes for catches of striped bass, bluefish, kingfish, blackfish and red drum. Sign up now and go fish! Get More Information