Get ready to kick off an electrifying race weekend as internationally renowned DJ duo DVBBS takes the stage Friday night, April 11, at the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
The Friday Concert, presented by Acura, will take place on the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Terrace Plaza at 6:30 p.m., is free to Friday ticket holders and promises an epic night of music, lights, and adrenaline-pumping fun. Space at the plaza is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Known for their high-energy performances and chart-topping hits like Tsunami, La La Land, and Not Going Home, DVBBS will bring their signature beats to the iconic Long Beach event, setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend of world-class racing and entertainment.
Formed in 2012 in Toronto, Canada, DVBBS, composed of brothers Christopher van den Hoef and Alexandre van den Hoef, have built a strong discography, which has collectively garnered the group platinum sales in nearly a dozen countries and billions of streams to date. DVBBS has collaborated with artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Aloe Blacc, Steve Aoki, 2 Chainz, Johnny Orlando, Juicy J, and Belly, among others. They have performed across the world’s top festivals including Lollapalooza, EDC, Ultra Music Festival and many more.
DVBBS commented, “Being a part of this 50th anniversary celebration is such an honor. I know we will be watching with excitement all day – this one will go down in history.”
“We’re excited to have DVBBS headline our Friday night concert and bring their incredible energy to the Grand Prix,” said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian. “This year’s event is a celebration of 50 years of racing in Long Beach, and we look forward to kicking off the weekend with a performance that fans won’t forget.”
Friday’s racing activities include practice and qualifying sessions for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks, GT America Powered by AWS and the unique Historic Formula Exhibition, featuring cars from the three racing eras at Long Beach – Formula 5000, Formula 1 and Indy Car – racing together for the first time. The first round of the invitational Super Drift Challenge will also take place that evening.
Friday Acura Grand Prix ticket prices start at $54 (“all-in” pricing) for a General Admission ticket, or customers can choose a three-day ticket for $215 that includes Saturday and Sunday reserved seating in grandstand upper levels. Pre-paid parking packages are also available, along with handicapped seating, NTT INDYCAR SERIES Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of hospitality packages. Continuing a longstanding policy at the Grand Prix. children 12 years and under can get free general admission with a ticketed adult.
Fans can select and pay for their 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach seats, parking and paddock passes online at gplb.com. Ticket orders can also be placed by calling the ticket hotline, (888) 827-7333.
Fans can also follow the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Facebook at GrandPrixLB, X at GPLongBeach (#AGPLB50), Instagram at GPLongBeach and YouTube at GPLongBeach, as well as via the official Grand Prix app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
