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Long Beach/San Pedro, CA (September 18, 2025) — Tangent Productions/Cultura Presents officially releases their fall 2025 music and entertainment calendar, featuring a variety of shows for all ages.
Max 80s (Cultura Presents) returns on Saturday, September 20, for the South Bay’s biggest ’70s/’80s collaboration — RETRO FEST 2! Following the success of last April’s inaugural event, this year’s festival promises to be even bigger and better. Taking place at Warehouse 9 (formerly Brouwerij West, 110 E. 22nd St. in San Pedro), the all-day celebration will transport fans through a high-energy journey of the greatest hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. The party kicks off with a special guest DJ at 4 p.m., followed by The K-Tel All-Stars 5:30 p.m., and headliners Max 80s at 8 p.m.
Doors open at 4 p.m., and the event is ALL AGES, with a 21+ full bar featuring beer, hard seltzer cocktails, and hard kombucha, plus nonalcoholic options. Come hungry — enjoy eats from local food favorites, including Zoey’s Munchies, 8e8 Thai Food, Wetzel’s Pretzels, and BittieBitez Mini Donuts. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of retro vibes, live music, and good times under the San Pedro sky!
Kids under 12 are $5 but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are $25 (day of show GA standing room) and $300 (VIP tables feature 6 tickets, 6 drink tickets, and its own VIP bar that serves hard alcohol and wine). Parking is FREE. Tickets available here.
Wall of Sound (Cultura Presents) brings the timeless music of the Grateful Dead to life with a FREE all-ages concert on Saturday, September 27, at Warehouse 9, 110 E. 22nd St. in San Pedro. The show kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with Wall of Sound delivering the authentic tones, style, and energy of classic Grateful Dead performances. This is a family-friendly night of music and good vibes — perfect for Deadheads and newcomers alike.
Enjoy a festive outdoor atmosphere with food trucks, beer, margaritas, nonalcoholic drinks, and FREE parking. Bring your friends, bring the kids, and experience a night of unforgettable live music — no tickets required!
Tangent Productions/Cultura Presents welcomes 1980s hitmakers Missing Persons on Saturday, October 18, at Warehouse 9 in San Pedro. Come hear singer Dale Bozzio and her band play “Words,” “Destination Unknown,” and other signature tunes at this indoor show, which will be enhanced by ’80s-inspired visuals displayed on a 34' x 17' screen. Opening the night is Fast Times Ultimate 80s, plus DJ Rome will be spinning the best ’80s music all night. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Enjoy a full bar with beer, wine, and signature cocktails, along with food vendors and San Pedro’s own Miller Butler with their pizza popup.
Kids under 12 are $5 but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are $20 (pre-sale limited early bird and GA standing room), $25 (GA standing room), $35 (day of show GA standing room), $135 (VIP Tables featuring 3 tickets, 3 drink tickets) and $270 (VIP Table featuring tickets, 6 drink tickets. VIP seating — first come, first served; early arrival recommended. Parking is FREE. Tickets available here.
Tangent Productions presents reggae pioneers The Wailers on Sunday, October 19, at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. Also on the bill are E.N Young, Dubbest, The Fully Fullwood Band, Simpkin Project, and Skunkdub. DJ Rome will spin throughout the evening, with the one and only Ras Mike from Nug Radio as host!
Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. for this ALL-AGES show (full bar available for ages 21 and up). Tickets are $35 (pre-sale limited early bird and GA standing room), $45 (GA standing room), $55 (day of show GA standing room), and $65 (VIP seating — first come, first served; early arrival recommended). Parking is FREE, and food trucks will be on site. Tickets available here.
Tangent Productions/Cultura Presents brings SoCal’s premier Grateful Dead music experience to Warehouse 9 in San Pedro on Saturday, November 1, for a special Día de los Muertos celebration. From 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., join us for an unforgettable night with Cubensis delivering the spirit, energy, and improvisational magic of a Dead show.
Live visuals by “Secret Cat” will enhance the experience and light up the venue in true psychedelic fashion. Whether you’re a longtime Deadhead or discovering the music for the first time, this immersive tribute is the perfect way to honor the day.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for this ALL-AGES indoor show (ages 21 and older full bar). Tickets are $5 (kids under 12, must be accompanied by an adult), $15 (pre-sale limited early bird and GA standing room), $20 (GA standing room), $25 (day of show GA standing room), and $35 (VIP seating, plus 1 drink ticket) $70 (VIP seating for 2, plus 2 drink tickets — first come, first served; early arrival recommended). Parking is free parking, and food trucks will be on site. Tickets available here.
Tangent Productions/Cultura Presents welcomes The Long Beach Dub Allstars to Warehouse 9 in San Pedro on Saturday, November 15, for a night of classic SoCal dub, reggae, and punk. Catch the hometown legends live at this outdoor venue. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with the show from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Don’t miss this high-energy night of music, good vibes, and community.
Tickets are $5 (kids under 12, must be accompanied by a ticketed adult), $25 (pre-sale limited early bird and GA standing room), $35 (GA standing room), $45 (day of show GA standing room) and $50 (VIP seating, plus 1 drink ticket), $100 (VIP high table seating for 2, plus 2 drink tickets — first come, first served; early arrival recommended). Parking is FREE, and food trucks will be on site. Grab your tickets here.
Tangent Productions presents The Dickies on Saturday, November 22, at the Golden Sails Hotel in Long Beach. The L.A. punk band, formed in 1977, delivers a hilarious punk cabaret performance that is not to be missed! Joining them onstage will be the rAdolescents, featuring the legendary Rikk Agnew and Casey Royer from The Adolescents, playing the latter band’s 1981 “blue album” in its entirety. Also performing is Change Today featuring Joe Wood of TSOL fame, along with two local punk-powered favorites, Spider and Razing Jane. You’re definitely going to see OGs showing you how it’s done!
Doors will open at 7 p.m. for this ALL-AGES show, (ages 21 and over full bar). Kids under 12 are FREE, but must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are $15 (pre-sale limited early bird and GA standing room), $25 (GA standing room), $30 (day of show GA standing room) and $35 (VIP seating — first come, first served; early arrival recommended). FREE parking, and food trucks will be on site. Tickets available here.
About Tangent Productions
For those in the know, Tangent Productions has been involved with the Orange County music scene since 1985, always booking great unknown artists. Tangent’s venues were always the hot spot to be seen and would have local and national luminaries in attendance like Social Distortion, TSOL, Adolescents, Vandals, David Bowie, Nirvana, Sublime, Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, STP, Korn, and Rage Against the Machine, just to name a few. Tangent Productions has since promoted and booked venues from Los Angeles County, San Diego, Las Vegas, and especially Orange County. Their mission is to keep the local music scene alive and to encourage the next generation of young artists. Follow @tangentproductionslive on socials for more show announcements throughout the season.
Cultura Presents
A passionate promoter based in the LA Harbor area, curating unique music experiences that spotlight local talent, underground sounds, and diverse cultural vibes—creating unforgettable events that resonate with the heartbeat of the community. Follow Cultura Presents @culturapresents on socials.
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