The iconic RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, renowned for its maritime history, is unveiling an exciting lineup of new and thrilling events for September 2024. Prepare for a month filled with eerie experiences, featuring fresh ghostly gatherings and the highly anticipated return of Dark Harbor. Highlights include themed Monthly Movie Nights, the atmospheric Night Market, and refreshing Cocktails on the Queen. September aboard the Queen Mary is shaping up to be a must-visit destination for those seeking Halloween fun in Southern California. For a full event calendar, visit Queenmary.com/whatsondeck/.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
Spooktacular Bazaar & Movie Night
Dates: Friday, September 13th, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Cost: $10 per person
Ticket URL: More info here
Details:Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the Queen Mary’s Spooktacular Bazaar & Movie Night! Join us on Friday, September 13th, in the Queen Mary Event Park for an evening filled with spooky delights and thrilling entertainment. Shop till you drop from a curated selection of local spooky vendors offering unique and eerie items. Enjoy live music that will set the perfect eerie atmosphere as you browse and shop. Satisfy your cravings with delicious offerings from a variety of pop-up food vendors. From savory to sweet, there’s something to delight every palate.
Step into the shadows and experience the chilling thrills of Dark Harbor while snapping a photo with characters. As the night falls, settle in for a double feature movie showing under the stars. First up is the beloved classic Nightmare Before Christmas (7PM), followed by the magical and mysterious Labyrinth (9PM). Costumes are encouraged.
Spooky Speakeasy: Queen Mary’s Haunted Tales & Cocktails
Dates: September 19th and 26th, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM PDT
Cost: $55 per person (Includes 4 Drinks)
Ticket URL: Spooky Speakesy
Details: Prepare yourself for a night of ghostly tales and ghoulish delights as we delve into The Queen Mary’s most famous apparitions. Each spine-chilling story, each more terrifying than the last, will be perfectly paired with specialty concoctions featuring “spirits” of their own.
This is one night you won’t want to miss—full of eerie encounters, spine-tingling tales, and deliciously haunted drinks! Come for the scares, stay for the fun… if you dare! Ages 21+
DARK HARBOR – The Spirits Rise
Dates: Select Dates September 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th, 29th, and continues in October
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM PDT
Cost: start at $39.99 per person
Ticket URL: https://darkharborhalloween.
Details: This fall, as the fog rolls in on Long Beach, the notoriously haunted Queen Mary brings back the legendary Dark Harbor Halloween event. Dark Harbor is a massive Halloween festival that takes place on The Queen Mary and surrounding harbor. This year’s event will feature haunted mazes, live entertainment, themed bars and lounges, experiences on-board the ship, festive eats and treats, and, of course, the return of well known icons like the Ringmaster and Scary Mary.
Queen Mary’s 90th Anniversary
Dates: Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
Cost: Complimentary ship admission and $10 parking.
Tickets to Alex Mendham and His Orchestra start at $45 per person
Ticket URL: 90th Anniversary and Alex Mendham and His Orchestra
Details: Commodore Everette Hoard will present a reproduction of the Queen’s Royal Standard to be displayed in the Main Hall. The beautiful royal standard is hand painted and sewn directly from Britain. The original royal standard was presented to the ship by the Queen herself before the Queen Mary set sail and it was displayed throughout her years of service. After the reveal of the standard, Alex Mendham and his orchestra will be performing in the Queen Salon for a special ticketed performance. Experience the magic of 1934 as we recreate the ambiance of a grand celebration from that era. The evening will feature the renowned Alex Mendham and his Orchestra, widely celebrated for their spectacular shows. Combining jazz and swing music of the art deco era with a modern energy and passion, they epitomize Hollywood’s golden age.
