Few concert venues in SoCal come with quite as much history as the Queen Mary. Now, the legendary ocean liner is setting the scene for a Candlelight tribute to Juan Gabriel, bringing the Mexican singer-songwriter’s most beloved songs to life through live string arrangements.
Held inside the ship’s historic Queen’s Salon, the concert will surround the audience with approximately 1,000 candles, creating an intimate setting for an evening dedicated to the music of El Divo de Juárez.
Juan Gabriel’s greatest hits come alive
The 60-minute performance will feature arrangements of some of the singer’s best-known songs, including Buenos Días Señor Sol, Así Fue, Abrázame Muy Fuerte, Querida and Amor Eterno. The program also includes El Noa Noa, No Tengo Dinero, La Diferencia and Hasta Que Te Conocí, among other favorites.
Around 1,000 flameless LED candles will illuminate the Queen’s Salon, with candlelight providing the room’s only lighting. It’s an intimate setting that puts the music front and center while making the most of the ship’s historic interiors.
6 December 2026 18:00 + more dates
The Queen Mary – Queen's Salon
Rather than reproducing the original recordings, the Orchid Quartet will reinterpret these classics through strings, offering a different way to experience the melodies and lyrics that have connected generations of Latin American music fans.
A look back at the Queen Mary’s 90-year history
The venue has quite a story of its own. The RMS Queen Mary first set sail on May 27, 1936, departing Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage to New York. Built in Scotland, the ocean liner quickly became one of the most recognizable passenger ships of its era, carrying travelers across the Atlantic before being converted into a troopship during World War II, when it earned the nickname The Grey Ghost.
After returning to passenger service in 1947, the Queen Mary continued sailing until 1967, when it completed its final voyage and arrived in Long Beach. It was eventually transformed into a hotel and attraction, opening its doors to the public in 1972. Nearly a century after its construction, the ship remains permanently docked in the harbor, preserving a piece of maritime history.
Today, its grand salons and historic corridors provide a rather different setting for live entertainment, including this tribute to one of Latin music’s most beloved voices.
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