Past Artists
For thirty years, the Carpenter Center has brought thrilling and diverse artists and performances to Long Beach and the wider Southern California arts community. From breakthrough stars like Samara Joy to renowned musicians like Branford Marsalis, the Carpenter Center is home to the best in live performances.
Recent seasons have included the following highlights:

Samara Joy

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Melissa Errico

Amy Sedaris

Allan Harris

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Storm Large

Branford Marsalis

Henry Winkler

An Evening with Al Franken

Marc Maron: This May Be The Last Time

The Purple Xperience: A Prince Tribute

An Evening with Tig Notaro

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana - Fronteras

Meow Meow

An Evening with Bill Nye the Science Guy

Terron Brooks: The Soul of Broadway, Unplugged