The Belly Up Tavern is one of San Diego County’s best-known intimate live music venues. Located in Solana Beach, the venue hosts touring artists, local bands, tribute acts, seated performances, comedy shows, fundraisers, and dance parties throughout the year.
The Belly Up Tavern schedule for 2026 includes rock, blues, alternative, Americana, soul, reggae, jazz, country, tribute performances, and special Happy Hour events. Upcoming artists include Tortoise, Corinne Bailey Rae, Yard Act, Old 97’s, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Soul Asylum, Built to Spill, Tab Benoit, Dinosaur Jr., Fitz and The Tantrums, and The Residents.
This guide covers the upcoming concert schedule, ticket prices, seating options, age restrictions, accessibility, directions, and other information you should know before attending a show.
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Belly Up Tavern at a Glance
| Venue Information | Details |
| Venue name | Belly Up |
| Common name | Belly Up Tavern |
| Address | 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 |
| Box office phone | (858) 481-8140 |
| Box office email | boxoffice@bellyup.com |
| Age requirement | Strictly 21 and older |
| Main event format | Primarily general admission and standing room |
| Reserved seating | Reserved loft seats on selected shows |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible with advance arrangements |
| Ticket options | Online, by phone, or at the box office |
Belly Up is located on South Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, west of Interstate 5. Visitors travelling on I-5 can take the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit, travel west, and turn left onto Cedros Avenue.
Upcoming Belly Up Tavern Schedule for 2026
The following table includes upcoming shows currently listed at Belly Up in Solana Beach. It does not include Belly Up Presents concerts held at The Sound, Music Box, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, or other San Diego venues.
July and August 2026 Concert Schedule
| Date | Artist or Event | Format or Status | Advance Ticket Price |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Dailey & Vincent with Graham Nancarrow | Seated show | From $35 |
| Thursday, July 30 | Tom Rush with Brendan Cleary and Gregory Page | Seated show | From $35 |
| Friday, July 31 | Atomic Groove Summer Magic Dance Party | Happy Hours, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | From $12 |
| Friday, July 31 | Easy Wind | Jerry Garcia birthday celebration | From $17 |
| Saturday, August 1 | Tortoise with Coffin Prick | General admission | From $35 |
| Sunday, August 2 | Vonda Shepard with Aura Walmer | Seated show | From $30 |
| Monday, August 3 | Eagles of Death Metal with Headsend | Sold out when reviewed | From $35 |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Corinne Bailey Rae | Sold out when reviewed | From $45 |
| Wednesday, August 5 | Yard Act with Bambara | General admission | From $25 |
| Thursday, August 6 | Start Making Sense | General admission | From $25 |
| Friday, August 7 | Atomic Groove | Happy Hours, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | From $12 |
| Friday, August 7 | Strangelove with DJ Organic Hispanic | Sold out when reviewed | From $32 |
| Saturday, August 8 | Old 97’s with River Shook | General admission | From $35 |
| Sunday, August 9 | The Fabulous Thunderbirds | General admission | From $35 |
| Tuesday, August 11 | Ani DiFranco with Wryn | General admission | From $49 |
| Wednesday, August 12 | Quicksand and Bane with Soul Blind | General admission | From $35 |
| Thursday, August 13 | The Morgan Wallen Experience | Tribute concert | From $25 |
| Friday, August 14 | April and The Funk Junkies | Happy Hours, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | From $8 |
| Friday, August 14 | Super Diamond with DJ Organic Hispanic | Tribute concert | From $30 |
| Saturday, August 15 | Common Sense with Hazmatt and No Good Reason | General admission | From $22 |
| Sunday, August 16 | Soul Asylum with The Props | General admission | From $35 |
| Tuesday, August 18 | The Sines, MojoPin and Josephine Starr | General admission | From $9 |
| Wednesday, August 19 | Back to the Garden: Hello Goodbye 1969 | Seated show | From $28 |
| Thursday, August 20 | The Pine Mountain Logs | General admission | From $27 |
| Friday, August 21 | Atomic Groove | Happy Hours, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | From $12 |
| Friday, August 21 | Billy Nation with Never Die Young | Tribute concert | From $22 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Tainted Love with DJ Organic Hispanic | Tribute and dance show | From $30 |
| Sunday, August 23 | WITCH with Brainstory | General admission | From $30 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Earlier with DJ Senzo, DJ Mr. Bold and DJ KOKO | Early-evening dance party | From $22 |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Mason Jennings with Jack Symes | Seated show | From $25 |
| Thursday, August 27 | Tab Benoit with The Zac Schulze Gang | Soul of the Swamp Tour | From $50 |
| Friday, August 28 | Atomic Groove | Happy Hours, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | From $12 |
| Friday, August 28 | Built to Spill with PLAYDEAD | General admission | From $42.50 |
| Saturday, August 29 | Led Zepagain with The Black Crowes Revival | Tribute concert | From $29 |
The official calendar identifies Dailey & Vincent, Tom Rush, Vonda Shepard, Back to the Garden, and Mason Jennings as seated shows. Eagles of Death Metal, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Strangelove were marked as sold out when this schedule was reviewed.
Ticket prices shown in the table are the advertised advance box-office prices. Online and telephone purchases may include additional service fees. The venue also states that all times, supporting acts, and availability are subject to change.
View the official Belly Up calendar and ticket availability
Selected Belly Up Tavern Concerts Later in 2026
Belly Up has also announced a wide range of performances for September through December 2026.
| Date | Artist or Event | Event Notes |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Sara Petite | New album release concert |
| Friday, September 11 | Lettuce | Cook Tour |
| Sunday, September 13 | The New Pornographers | With The Bug Club |
| Sunday, October 11 | Dinosaur Jr. | Fall Tour 2026 |
| Tuesday, November 3 | Fitz and The Tantrums | Performing Picking Up the Pieces in its entirety |
| Wednesday, November 18 | BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Benefit component supporting the San Diego LGBT Community Center |
| Tuesday, December 1 | The Residents | Eskimo Live, seated show |
| Friday, December 11 | The Jayhawks | General-admission concert |
| Sunday, December 13 | The Bobby Lees | General-admission concert |
Additional concerts, supporting artists, Happy Hour performances, private events, and special shows may be announced throughout the year. The official Belly Up calendar should be treated as the final source for current availability.
How to Buy Belly Up Tavern Tickets
Tickets for Belly Up concerts can be purchased through three primary channels:
- Online through Belly Up’s official event calendar.
- By calling the box office at(858) 481-8140.
- In person at the venue’s box office.
Belly Up advises customers not to purchase tickets from unauthorized third-party sellers. The venue can only guarantee tickets purchased through its box office, official website, or authorized artist presales. It cannot verify, replace, or refund fraudulent tickets bought through unofficial brokers or individual resellers.
Visitors can review the venue’s current ticketing rules, entry policies, seating information, and refund procedures in the official Belly Up FAQ.
Box-office hours
The in-person box office generally operates during the following hours:
| Day | Box-Office Hours |
| Saturday through Thursday | 4:00 PM until closing, or until 5:00 PM when no evening show is scheduled |
| Friday | Noon until closing |
| Selected on-sale dates | May open at 10:00 AM when advertised |
Phone ticket sales are generally available daily from noon until closing. Purchasing tickets in person can also help customers avoid online convenience fees.
Belly Up Tavern Seating
Belly Up is primarily a general-admission, standing-room venue. A standard general-admission ticket does not guarantee a chair or assigned viewing position.
A limited number of floor seats may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests who would prefer a seat should arrive early, but seating still cannot be guaranteed unless the event is specifically advertised as a seated show.
Seated shows
For events identified as seated shows, each ticket holder is guaranteed access to a seat. Standard floor seating is still generally first come, first served, so arriving early may provide a better position.
Reserved loft seats
Reserved loft seats are located in an elevated area on the house-right side of the stage. They are the venue’s main reserved-seating option and commonly sell out before general-admission tickets.
Loft seats may initially be available only by phone or through the box office. Remaining inventory may later become available online. Guests can call (858) 481-8140 to ask about availability.
Is Belly Up Tavern 21 and Older?
Yes. Belly Up strictly enforces a 21-and-older policy, with no exceptions for guests accompanied by parents or guardians.
Every guest should bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The venue does not have a formal dress code, but clothing and footwear are required.
The age policy described here applies specifically to Belly Up in Solana Beach. Belly Up Presents events at The Sound, Music Box, Humphreys, and other venues may follow different rules.
Accessibility at Belly Up
Belly Up is wheelchair accessible. Guests requiring ADA seating should contact the box office immediately after buying tickets and no later than 24 hours before the performance.
Accessible seating is limited. Guests using the ADA seating area are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before the advertised door time. Once the doors open, available seating may become part of the general-admission arrangement.
Assistive listening devices are available at no cost upon request. Guests requiring sign-language interpretation should contact the venue at least two weeks before the event so services can be arranged.
Belly Up Tavern Address and Directions
Belly Up is located at:
143 S. Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
From Interstate 5:
- Take the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit.
- Travel west toward the coast.
- Turn left onto Cedros Avenue.
- Continue to South Cedros Avenue.
Get directions to Belly Up Tavern
Guests should allow extra time for weekend traffic, parking, ID checks, and general-admission entry lines.
Belly Up Tavern vs. Belly Up Presents
A concert promoted by Belly Up Presents is not necessarily being held at Belly Up Tavern.
Belly Up Presents also books shows at other Southern California venues, including:
- The Sound in Del Mar
- Music Box in San Diego
- Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
- The Observatory North Park
- The Rady Shell
- Casbah
- Other regional venues
Before buying tickets, check the location shown on the event page. A true Belly Up Tavern event should identify the venue as:
Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
For other regional performances, browse the SeaWorld San Diego concert schedule, Pacific Amphitheatre guide, and The Coach House concert schedule.
Ticket Refunds and Schedule Changes
Belly Up tickets are generally non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for another date or performance.
Refunds may be available under specific circumstances:
- Cancelled concert: A full refund, including applicable fees, is generally issued automatically to the original payment method.
- Rescheduled or postponed concert: The venue may provide a limited refund-request period.
- Missed refund deadline: Refund requests may no longer be accepted after the stated window closes.
Tickets for a rescheduled concert generally remain valid for the replacement date. Guests should monitor the email address used during checkout for schedule updates.
Some events also use delayed ticket delivery. The specific delivery period can vary by show, so customers should review the individual event page and check their spam folder before contacting the box office.
Tips for Attending a Belly Up Concert
Arrive before the doors open
Early arrival is especially useful when attending a general-admission show, trying to secure limited floor seating, or using an accessible seating area.
Confirm the venue
Make sure the ticket says Belly Up in Solana Beach. Do not assume that every show promoted by Belly Up Presents takes place at the Tavern.
Check the door and performance times
The door time indicates when guests can enter. The show time indicates when the performance is scheduled to begin.
Bring a valid photo ID
Belly Up is strictly for guests aged 21 and older.
Buy through an authorized source
Purchase through Belly Up, the box office, or an authorized artist presale. Tickets from unauthorized sellers may not be valid.
Review the event format
Check whether the show is standing room, seated, Gold Circle, or reserved loft before purchasing.
About Belly Up Tavern
Belly Up opened in Solana Beach in 1974 with only a few microphones and no permanent stage. It later became a regular stop for influential performers including John Lee Hooker, Etta James, B.B. King, Curtis Mayfield, George Clinton, The Neville Brothers, and Toots and the Maytals.
Artists such as No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Mumford & Sons, and Childish Gambino also appeared at the venue during earlier stages of their careers.
The venue has hosted smaller performances by major artists including The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimmy Buffett, Willie Nelson, Ben Harper, Damian Marley, and Tom Jones. The Rolling Stones also performed a private event at Belly Up in May 2015.
Visitors can learn more about the venue’s history and notable performers on the official Belly Up history page.
That history remains part of the venue’s appeal. Belly Up continues to combine nationally touring performers with local musicians, tribute productions, dance parties, comedy, seated showcases, and fundraising events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Belly Up Tavern?
Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, California 92075.
Is Belly Up Tavern an all-ages venue?
No. Belly Up strictly admits guests who are 21 or older.
Is Belly Up Tavern standing room only?
Most shows are general admission and primarily standing room. Limited floor seating may be available, while selected concerts are advertised as seated shows.
Does Belly Up Tavern offer reserved seating?
Reserved loft seats are available for selected shows. Some seated events also offer Gold Circle seats near the front of the floor.
Can I buy Belly Up tickets at the box office?
Yes. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the venue.
Can I avoid online convenience fees?
The venue states that customers can avoid online convenience fees by purchasing tickets in person at the box office.
Is Belly Up wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Guests should contact the box office after purchasing tickets and at least 24 hours before the performance to request ADA seating.
Are Belly Up tickets refundable?
Tickets are generally non-refundable. Exceptions may apply when an event is cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled.
Find Your Next Belly Up Tavern Concert
The 2026 Belly Up Tavern schedule offers everything from intimate seated performances and touring rock bands to blues, reggae, tribute concerts, and Friday Happy Hour dance parties.
