San Diego is bringing the heat this summer with concerts lined up with some of the biggest names! You have a place to stay, now look for a concert you’d like. Explore the list of concerts below categorized by name.
Pop
You’ve heard all the hits on the radio, now it’s time to experience the music in real time. Get your tickets to see some of the biggest pop artists before they sell out!
- July 14 – Shawn Mendes with special guest Charlie Puth @ Valley View Casino Center
- August 6 – Ed Sheeran @ Valley View Casino Center
- August 10 – O-Town @ Music Box
Country
It’s time to crack open a cold beer, pull on those dusty boots and listen to some of your favorite country jams this summer. San Diego doesn’t fall short here, some of the best country artists are coming to town this summer to bring you that anthem you’ve been waiting for.
- June 4 – Lady Antebellum, Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
- June 16 – Darius Rucker @ Del Mar Fairgrounds
- June 23 – Brad Paisley @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
- July 23 – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill @ Valley View Casino Center
- August 10 – Sam Hunt @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
Alternative Rock / Classic Rock
You could jam with your air guitar during your morning commute, or you could bring your fast-moving, bass-slapping fingers to the real show at one of San Diego’s summer rock concerts.
- June 16 – Def Leppard @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
- August 6 – Metallica @ Petco Park
- August 11 – Incubus, Jimmy Eat World and Judah and the Lion @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
Hip Hop / R&B
Warm weather brings the hottest hip hop and R&B artists to San Diego making the crowd sway back and forth. Don’t miss out on these artists playing their top hits – you’ll be singing and dancing along the whole time.
- June 1 – New Kids on the Block with Boys II Men and Paula Abdul @ Viejas Arena
- June 3 – Aloe Blacc @ Del Mar Fairgrounds
- June 11 – Corinne Bailey Rae @ Music Box
- June 27 – Migos, A$AP Ferg and Zoey Dollaz @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
- June 28 – Jeremih @ Del Mar Fairgrounds
Indie Rock
Have an ear for original beats? For those that are looking for unique songs and bands aren’t so ordinary, check out some of the indie bands that are making their way into town.
- August 8 – James Vincent McMorrow @ Belly Up Tavern
- August 10 – The Avett Brothers @ San Diego Civic Center
- August 24 – Young the Giant @ Cal Coast Open Air Theater
Electronic
Loud speakers and light shows featuring the best DJ’s are just around the corner. Prepare to enjoy some of the best electronic events in southern California.
- May 26 – Hardwell @ Omnia
- May 27 – Zeds Dead @ Quartyard
- July 28 – Zedd @ Omnia
- August 26 – Sylvan Esso @ The Observatory North Park
Classics & Throwbacks
San Diego also brings you the best of the classics. If you’re feeling nostalgic, book your tickets today for music that will blast you to the past.
- July 13 – The Temptations and The Four Tops @ Humphreys by the Bay
- August 1 – Huey Lewis and The News @ Humphreys by the Bay
- August 8 – Neil Diamond @ Valley View Casino Center
- August 16 – The Doobie Brothers @ Humphreys by the Bay