SUMMERFEST Explore This Year’s Festival Journey through “Milestones” this summer! Each concert highlights a key turning point or life stage, illuminating the spark of youthful experimentation, the mid-career breakthroughs that redefined boundaries, and the poignant final reflections that cemented legendary legacies.
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1 event, | 3 events, - During the late 1960’s and early 70’s a collection of talented musicians colonized a eucalyptus-scented canyon deep in the Hollywood Hills to create folk, rock, and American Pop music in a sound that captured the hearts of the music world. Come see Back to the Garden recreate the music and stories of many of these famous bands […] - Steven Reineke, conductor Adrienne Warren, vocalist San Diego Symphony Orchestra Adrienne Warren, who earned the Tony Award for her role as Tina Turner in the Broadway smash hit Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, heats up the stage with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and conductor Steven Reineke for an electrifying tribute to the one and only Queen of Rock ’n’ […] | |||||
4 events, - “Engaging in conversation with piano colossus Joshua White is somewhat akin to experiencing one of his live performances. There will be a natural, if unpredictable arc, it will behoove and reward the witness to pay close attention at all points. It can careen from one topic to the next, but it will highlight a unifying […] - Rick Springfield: I Want My 80s Tour with special guests John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young is coming to Frontwave Arena on Sunday, August 3! Grammy award-winning musician, actor and New York Times best-selling author Rick Springfield will hit the road this summer on the 2025 edition of his “I Want My 80’s Tour”. The tour will also […] - ABOUT THE CONCERT Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet and bandleader KSDS Jazz Orchestra: Josh Nelson, conductor/piano Derek Cannon, trumpet Steve Ebner, trumpet James Ford, trumpet Doug Meeuwsen, trumpet Jean-Paul "JP" Balmat, woodwinds Keith Fiddmont, woodwinds John Rekevics, woodwinds Tripp Sprague, woodwinds RB Anthony, horn Ryan Beard, horn Mike McCoy, horn Kevin Esposito, trombone Jeanne Geiger, trombone Matt […] | 3 events, - Channel 93.3 Sunset Sounds is coming to Oceanside on Saturday, August 9. This must-see lineup includes Alex Warren and special guests Paul Russell and Jonah Marais. Burgeoning pop artist Alex Warren is one of 2025’s breakout stars worldwide. Now boasting an impressive over one billion total career streams and over 31 million monthly listeners on […] - For more than six decades, The Beach Boys’ music has been an indelible part of American history. Their brilliant harmonies conveyed simple truths through sophisticated, pioneering musical arrangements. The Beach Boys transcended their music and have come to represent Californian culture. They provided fans around the world with a passport to experience love, youthful exuberance and surf […] | |||||
2 events, - ![]() ABOUT THE CONCERT ...with special guest AMBER RUBARTH! Gipsy Kings, founded in 1978 in Arles and Montpellier, in southern France, is well known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. Gipsy Kings became popular with their self-titled third album, which included the songs "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboléo" and the ballad "Un Amor". Nicolas Reyes, founder and lead singer, heads this […] | 2 events, - Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson has enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades of hits. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into […] | |||||
2 events, - Cynthia Erivo, vocalist Anthony Parnther, conductor Mark G. Meadows, music director San Diego Symphony Orchestra Cynthia Erivo is a Grammy®, Emmy®, and Tony® Award-winning actress, singer and producer, as well as an Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, and SAG nominee. Erivo burst onto West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple and has since taken the world by […] | 2 events, - ... Kill Dyll, Call Me Karizma This is a 21+ event w/ valid ID at Soda Bar - San Diego. WesGhost blends 2000s pop-punk, alternative, and hip-hop into a sound that simultaneously feels both nostalgic and forward-pushing. Hidden by his signature balaclava, he’s cultivated a tight-knit fanbase—the WesGhost Collective— drawn to the raw vulnerability and […] | 2 events, - This is a 21+ event w/ valid ID at Soda Bar - San Diego. Jack Van Cleaf was still an independent artist when “Rattlesnake” became a viral hit in 2023, […] | ||||
2 events, - Meatbodies is a Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock band, founded by Chad Ubovich, blending garage rock, punk, and neo-psychedelic sounds with guitar-heavy riffs and catchy, sometimes introspective, melodies. Their music explores themes of self-discovery, escapism, and existentialism, and their albums, including their 2014 self-titled debut and their recent 2024 release Flora Ocean Tiger Bloom, have explored more ambitious sonic territories. - Motownphilly’s back again, doing a little West Coast swing! Boyz II Men returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony following the Grammy® Award-winning group’s sold-out debut at the venue in 2022. Comprising Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, the group has sold over 60 million albums, and holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - ...with Special Guest PUDDLES PITY PARTY! About Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling […] | 0 events, |
2 events, - Sunday, August 31, 2025 - 5:00pm Cover: $20 PRESALE + Fees $25 Day of Show Door Time: 4:.00 PM Ticket Link: Get Tickets Here Winstons. With just one word I […] - ABOUT THE CONCERT Stuart Chafetz, conductor Julie Reiber, vocalist Ciara Renée, vocalist Jim Hogan, vocalist Tamar Greene, vocalist Brian Kushmaul, drum set San Diego Symphony Orchestra We're taking you back […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event,AfroDiaspora celebration Day is a vibrant community event honoring the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the AfroDiaspora in San Diego. It brings people together to celebrate unity through music, cuisine and dance. We embrace cultural diversity by curating immersive experiences that highlight the rhythms, flavors and traditions of the AfroDiaspora, fostering connections and shared […] |

