You are invited to celebrate the last rays of summer on the beach with an epic week of Sammy Hagar & The Circle concerts! First, after experiencing a day of mind-bending aviation feats at the Pacific Airshow, join Sammy & The Circle as they kick off opening night of the first-ever AFTERBURNER MUSIC FESTIVAL (tickets) on the shores of Huntington Beach. Then grab one of Catalina Express' daily ferries and sail to the majestic shores of Catalina Island for a weekend-long concert party at Sammy's annual BIRTHDAY BASH!
We encourage you to book your travel and lodging asap, as lodging on the island is limited. Plenty of lodging is available on the mainland with a ferry ride to the island. See resources below for details! When scheduling your trip to the Island, we recommend you arrive with enough time to enjoy the sights, and arrive at the venue 2-3 hours before showtime. Thursday show starts at 5pm, Friday & Saturday starts at 8pm.
LODGING ON CATALINA ISLAND
Catalina Island has many types of lodging available, from plush Hotels to
quaint Bed & Breakfast Inns, vacation rentals, and even camping!
A comprehensive resource for booking your room on Catalina Island is available on the
Love Catalina (Catalina Island Tourism Authority) web site.
LODGING ON THE MAINLAND
Nearby Long Beach provides rooms at convenient larger hotel chains that are within
walking distance to a vibrant shopping center with plenty of dining and bar options. Long
Beach also has the most number of ferries traveling to and from Catalina Island
each day. Here is a list of some of the more popular hotels.
San Pedro also provides another option for staying on the mainland. Popular hotels include the DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro
Catalina Express provides scheduled daily ferry service to Catalina Island. Schedules can be viewed at CatalinaExpress.com. Regular daily schedule tickets can be purchased through their online ticketing system.
In addition, a special late night (11pm) departure is available for those returning to the mainland after the concert on Friday and Saturday evenings. Reservations for these ferries can also be made directly through the Catalina Express web site. Please note: when making your reservations, you make it for both departure and return.
The Catalina Island Company has a wonderful resource of activities and adventures to fill your time. Check out a vast array of options both on land and sea to discover the secrets of the island!
For those staying on the mainland, resources are available at Long Beach and San Pedro visitor centers.
If you have questions about completing your ticket purchase, contact Ticketmaster support at: https://help.ticketmaster.com/s/article/How-do-I-contact-Customer-Service
If you have questions about the VIP package, or other show details, contact info@redrocker.com
Like the name of the band, we are all part of a CIRCLE and in times of uncertainty the safety of one is the safety of us all, so our shows will be requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to attend the Birthday Bash Shows on Catalina Island.
"Fully vaccinated" means to attend the Birthday Bash shows all fans must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after final dose) and provide proof of vaccination; i.e. original vaccination card, picture of vaccination card or a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record prior to entering the venue. Matching valid ID must also be shown. Children under the age of 12 will not be admitted. All California residents may request a digital vaccination record at MyVaccineRecord.cdph.ca.gov.
Masking: Pursuant to County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Order, masks will be required to be worn by all individuals inside the event. Exception is when actively eating or drinking, and must be immediately put back on afterward.
The vaccination and masking policy will be implemented as an open-ended one, with any changes or reversals informed by updates relating to infection rates, transmission data, variant developments, and local and federal regulations.
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