AAA TRAVEL Lifestyle Expo
The AAA Travel Lifestyle Expo is truly a one-of-a-kind experience! Come see more than 100 displays – over 270,000 square feet – featuring the latest in automotive, home, recreation, travel and entertainment products and services. In addition, fans can take part in the Cooler Master Dyn X Challenge (pictured), featuring top-of-the-line racing simulators!
The Green Power Prix-View, part of the Lifestyle Expo, has extensive, cutting-edge Green Technology exhibits that include hybrid and electric cars, energy-saving products for the home and healthy lifestyle products.
In addition, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Fan Experience is located here, as are the Family Fun Zone, support series paddocks and several driver autograph sessions.
Family Fun Zone
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach features an array of activities for family members of all ages! The ever-expanding Family Fun Zone – located in the Long Beach Arena section of the AAA Travel Lifestyle Expo – has rock climbing walls, carnival rides, video games and much more. In addition, kids 3-to-6 years old can race in their own Li'l Lightning Presented by the YMCA - Early Childhood Education race cars!
concerts
Friday and Saturday nights at approx. 6:30 p.m. on the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Terrace Plaza (in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center).
The shows are free to each day's race ticket holders. Space at the plaza is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Friday's concert presented by Acura will feature Grammy Award-winning artist Lupe Fiasco!
Saturday's performers will be Kings of Chaos, with guest vocalists Ed Kowalczyk (LIVE), Nick Hexum (311) and Aloe Blacc. The band will feature Matt Sorum (Guns N'Roses) on drums, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) on guitar, Orianthi (Michael Jackson, others) on guitar and James LoMenzo (Megadeth) on bass guitar.
Past concerts have featured Foreigner, Goo Goo Dolls, Ozomatli, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, El Tri, Gin Blossoms, Moderatto, Pennywise and many more.
MORNINGS CAR-nival
On Sunday, outside Turn 9, fans can enjoy the all-new Mornings CARnival, featuring a full paddock with a curated lineup of vehicles selected to reflect quality, design, and overall presence. Each vehicle is reviewed and approved to ensure a cohesive and elevated display, contributing to a visually impactful and well-balanced show environment.
Known for its intentional approach and elevated atmosphere, Mornings produces experiences that move beyond the traditional car meet, shaping a new standard for how automotive culture is presented and experienced. For more information or inquiries, click here.
Food Truck Experience
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach offers an unparalleled selection of great food and drink around its 1.97-mile race circuit. In addition, the Grand Prix features a sensational food truck line-up: Located behind Grandstand 31, south of the front straightaway near Shoreline Village, the Food Truck Experience brings the best in Southern California gourmet food trucks to the races.
DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
Get up close and personal with the stars of the track! Driver autograph sessions put you right in the action, with the chance to meet your favorite drivers face-to-face, snag a signature, and maybe even snap a photo. Whether it’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions, IMSA WeatherTech sports car heroes, or Formula Drift and Stadium Super Truck daredevils, these sessions will give you an unforgettable keepsake and a rare personal moment with the athletes who make the roar of the Acura Grand Prix possible. Check the weekend schedule or the official app for the latest times and locations!
KORBEL WELCOME PLAZA
The Korbel Welcome Plaza, located outside the Lifestyle Expo near Vendor Row, is the perfect place to take a break and soak in the atmosphere of race weekend. Fans can sit and relax, grab a bite to eat, enjoy live music, and catch all the on-track action on a massive Vision Board – making it a lively hub where excitement and comfort come together.
