Looking for the best concerts in San Diego this weekend? Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, 2026, brings a packed schedule of live music across San Diego, with major arena shows, outdoor concerts, electronic music, rock, indie, hip-hop,p and intimate club performances.
Some of the biggest names performing this weekend include Madeon, beabadoobee, Gorillaz, YG, America, DeaPoetset Society, Rocket From The Crypt and Julian Lage.
You can also browse our Live Nation San Diego Shows guide for more upcoming concerts at House of Blues San Diego, The Observatory North Park, SOMA, Viejas Arena, Gallagher Square, The Magnolia,lia and other major venues.
San Diego Concerts This Weekend at a Glance
| Date | Artist | Venue | Time |
| Friday, October 23 | Madeon | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | 7:00 PM |
| Friday, October 23 | Dead Poet Society + Honey Revenge + Hunny | House of Blues San Diego | 6:00 PM |
| Friday, October 23 | La Santa Cecilia | Epstein Family Amphitheater | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, October 23 | The Aquabats + Mariachi El Bronx + Mrs. Magician | The Observatory North Park | 6:00 PM |
| Friday, October 23 | Restricted | SOMA | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, October 23 | Snakehips | NOVA SD | 10:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 24 | beabadoobee + Wisp | Viejas Arena | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 24 | America | Humphreys Concerts By The Bay | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, October 24 | Julian Lage + John Medeski + Jorge Roeder | Epstein Family Amphitheater | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 24 | Rocket From The Crypt + Ceremony + Zeus Apollo | House of Blues San Diego | 6:30 PM |
| Saturday, October 24 | Malcolm Todd | Petco Park | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 24 | MitiS | NOVA SD | 10:00 PM |
| Sunday, October 25 | Gorillaz + Deltron 3030 + Little Simz | Pechanga Arena | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, October 25 | YG + Mozzy + Kalan.FrFr | Viejas Arena | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, October 25 | Jai Wolf | FIT Social | 4:00 PM |
| Sunday, October 25 | Ax and the Hatchetmen | Music Box | 8:00 PM |
Concerts in San Diego on Friday, October 23
Madeon at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Madeon performs at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM.
The waterfront venue makes this one of San Diego’s standout Friday-night concert options. If you regularly follow performances at The Rady Shell and Jacobs Music Center, see our San Diego Symphony at Jacobs Music Center guide for additional local music programming.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Artist: Madeon
Venue: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Time: 7:00 PM
Electronic music fans can also check our EDM Shows San Diego page for more dance and electronic events happening around the city.
Dead Poet Society, Honey Revenge and Hunny at House of Blues San Diego
Dead Poet Society headlines House of Blues San Diego on Friday with Honey Revenge and Hunny.
The show begins at 6:00 PM and gives Downtown concertgoers a strong live-rock option before heading deeper into the weekend.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Artists: Dead Poet Society, Honey Revenge, Hunny
Venue: House of Blues San Diego
Time: 6:00 PM
For upcoming House of Blues performances and other major touring acts, browse our Live Nation San Diego Shows schedule.
The Aquabats, Mariachi El Bronx and Mrs. Magician at The Observatory North Park
The Observatory North Park hosts The Aquabats, Mariachi El Bronx and Mrs. Magician on Friday at 6:00 PM.
North Park remains one of San Diego’s most convenient neighborhoods for combining a concert with dinner, drinks or nightlife before and after the show.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Artists: The Aquabats, Mariachi El Bronx, Mrs. Magician
Venue: The Observatory North Park
Time: 6:00 PM
La Santa Cecilia at Epstein Family Amphitheater
La Santa Cecilia performs at the Epstein Family Amphitheater on Friday evening.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Artist: La Santa Cecilia
Venue: Epstein Family Amphitheater
Time: 7:30 PM
Restricted at SOMA
Restricted takes over SOMA on Friday night, giving electronic music fans another option outside the Downtown club scene.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Artist: Restricted
Venue: SOMA
Time: 8:00 PM
For more electronic shows, club nights, and upcoming DJs, visit our EDM Shows San Diego guide.
Snakehips at NOVA SD
For a later night out, Snakehips performs at NOVA SD beginning at 10:00 PM.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Artist: Snakehips
Venue: NOVA SD
Time: 10:00 PM
Concerts in San Diego on Saturday, October 24
Saturday has one of the strongest concert schedules of the weekend, ranging from a major Viejas Arena show to classic rock by the bay and smaller performances throughout San Diego.
beabadoobee and Wisp at Viejas Arena
beabadoobee performs at Viejas Arena on Saturday, October 24, with Wisp.
The 8:00 PM arena show is one of the weekend’s biggest concerts and one of Saturday night’s top choices for indie and alternative music fans.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Artists: beabadoobee, Wisp
Venue: Viejas Arena
Time: 8:00 PM
You can find additional arena and touring concerts in our Live Nation San Diego Shows guide.
America at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
America performs at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay on Saturday night.
The waterfront setting gives concertgoers a different atmosphere from San Diego’s arenas and Downtown clubs.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Artist: America
Venue: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
Time: 7:30 PM
Julian Lage, John Medeski and Jorge Roeder
Julian Lage performs with John Medeski and Jorge Roeder at the Epstein Family Amphitheater on Saturday.
This is one of the strongest choices this weekend for listeners looking for a performance outside the larger arena and rock lineups.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Artists: Julian Lage, John Medeski, Jorge Roeder
Venue: Epstein Family Amphitheater
Time: 7:00 PM
Rocket From The Crypt at House of Blues San Diego
San Diego’s Rocket From The Crypt returns to the stage Saturday with Ceremony and Zeus Apollo at House of Blues San Diego.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Artists: Rocket From The Crypt, Ceremony, Zeus Apollo
Venue: House of Blues San Diego
Time: 6:30 PM
Browse our Live Nation San Diego concert schedule for more shows at House of Blues, The Observatory, SOMA, and other San Diego venues.
Malcolm Todd at Petco Park
Malcolm Todd performs at Petco Park on Saturday at 8:00 PM.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Artist: Malcolm Todd
Venue: Petco Park
Time: 8:00 PM
MitiS at NOVA SD
Electronic music fans can finish Saturday night with MitiS at NOVA SD.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Artist: MitiS
Venue: NOVA SD
Time: 10:00 PM
See more upcoming DJs and electronic concerts in our EDM Shows San Diego directory.
More San Diego Concerts on Saturday
Saturday’s schedule also includes Sawyer Hill at Quartyard, City of the Sun at Casbah, The Wldlfe at the Voodoo Room at House of Blues, Matt Pond PA with Anya Marina and Big Harp at Soda Bar, and The Untouchables at Music Box.
With shows spread across several neighborhoods, Saturday offers plenty of options for both major touring concerts and smaller club performances.
Concerts in San Diego on Sunday, October 25
Sunday closes the weekend with two major arena concerts, plus electronic, indie and club performances around San Diego.
Gorillaz, Deltron 3030 and Little Simz at Pechanga Arena
Gorillaz headline Pechanga Arena on Sunday, October 25 with Deltron 3030 and Little Simz.
The 7:30 PM concert is one of the biggest events of the entire weekend and a major Sunday-night option for San Diego music fans.
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Artists: Gorillaz, Deltron 3030, Little Simz
Venue: Pechanga Arena
Time: 7:30 PM
For more major touring concerts coming to San Diego, explore our Live Nation San Diego Shows page.
YG, Mozzy and Kalan.FrFr at Viejas Arena
Hip-hop fans also have a major Sunday show at Viejas Arena, where YG performs with Mozzy and Kalan.FrFr.
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Artists: YG, Mozzy, Kalan.FrFr
Venue: Viejas Arena
Time: 8:00 PM
Jai Wolf at FIT Social
Jai Wolf performs an afternoon set at FIT Social beginning at 4:00 PM on Sunday.
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Artist: Jai Wolf
Venue: FIT Social
Time: 4:00 PM
Electronic music fans can find additional weekend options in our EDM Shows San Diego listings.
Ax and the Hatchetmen at Music Box
Ax and the Hatchetmen perform at Music Box Sunday evening.
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Artist: Ax and the Hatchetmen
Venue: Music Box
Time: 8:00 PM
More Sunday Concerts
Sunday’s schedule also includes Daley at the Voodoo Room at House of Blues, REZN at Soda Bar,r and Frog at Casbah.
Best Concerts in San Diego This Weekend
Best Major Concert: Gorillaz at Pechanga Arena
Gorillaz with Deltron 3030 and Little Simz gives Sunday one of the strongest multi-artist bills of the weekend.
Best Saturday Arena Show: beabadoobee at Viejas Arena
beabadoobee and Wisp bring a major Saturday-night performance to Viejas Arena.
Best Waterfront Concert: Madeon at The Rady Shell
Madeon’s Friday concert combines electronic music with one of San Diego’s signature outdoor concert settings.
Best Classic Rock Pick: America at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
America at Humphreys is a strong Saturday choice for fans looking for a classic concert experience by the water.
Best Local Rock Pick: Rocket From The Crypt
Rocket From The Crypt at House of Blues gives Saturday night’s schedule a distinctly San Diego connection.
EDM Shows in San Diego This Weekend
Electronic music fans have several choices from Friday through Sunday.
Friday includes Madeon at The Rady Shell, Restricted at SO, MA, and Snakehips at NOVA SD. Saturday brings MitiS to NOVA SD, while Jai Wolf performs Sunday afternoon at FIT Social.
See our EDM Shows San Diego page for more upcoming electronic concerts, DJs and dance events.
Live Nation San Diego Shows This Weekend
Several of this weekend’s biggest concerts appear on the current Live Nation San Diego Shows schedule.
Friday includes Dead Poet Society at House of Blues, The Aquabats at The Observatory North Park and Restricted at SOMA.
Saturday includes beabadoobee at Viejas Arena, Rocket From The Crypt at House of Blues, and Malcolm Todd at Gallagher Square at Petco Park.
Sunday includes Gorillaz at Pechanga Arena and YG at Viejas Arena.
Use our Live Nation San Diego Shows page to browse additional concerts scheduled after this weekend.
More Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend
October is also one of San Diego’s busiest seasonal event periods.
If you want to combine your concert with another activity, explore our Best Halloween Events in San Diego 2026 guide for haunted attractions, parties, and family events.
You can also check the Halloween Events Directory for additional seasonal happenings around Southern California.
For couples turning a concert into a full evening out, our Best Date Night Ideas in San Diego guide includes more ideas for live music, neighborhood restaurants,s and scenic stops.
North County music fans can also browse the Belly Up Tavern concert page for upcoming performances in Solana Beach.
Planning a Concert Night in San Diego
Before heading to a show, confirm the latest event time and entry information with the venue or ticket provider. Concert schedules can change, particularly door times and support acts.
For Downtown performances, allow additional time for parking and weekend traffic. If your concert is in North Park, near Petco Park or along the waterfront, choosing dinner or drinks close to the venue can make the night easier.
If you are planning several weekenad, bookmark our Concerts & Live Music section and Live Nation San Diego Shows schedule to keep up with newly announced performances.
San Diego Concerts This Weekend FAQs
What are the biggest concerts in San Diego this weekend?
Some of the biggest concerts from October 23 through October 25 include Madeon at The Rady Shell, beabadoobee at Viejas Arena, America at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, Gorillaz at Pechanga Arena, and YG at Viejas Arena.
Who is performing in San Diego on Friday, October 23?
Friday’s lineup includes Madeon, Dead Poet Society, Honey Revenge, Hunny, La Santa Cecilia, The Aquabats, Mariachi El Bronx, Restricted, Snakehip,s and several additional performers.
What concerts are happening in San Diego on Saturday, October 24?
Saturday includes beabadoobee, America, Julian Lage, Rocket From The Crypt, Malcolm Todd, MitiS, City of the Sun, Matt Pond PA, ThUntouchablesbl, es and more.
What concerts are happening in San Diego on Sunday, October 25?
Sunday’s major shows include Gorillaz at Pechanga Arena and YG at Viejas Arena. Jai Wolf, Ax and the Hatchetmen, Daley, REZN and Frog are also scheduled to perform.
Are there EDM concerts in San Diego this weekend?
Yes. Electronic music options include Madeon, Restricted and Snakehips on Friday, MitiS on Saturday and Jai Wolf on Sunday. Browse our EDM Shows San Diego guide for additional listings.
Where can I find more upcoming San Diego concerts?
Check our Live Nation San Diego Shows, Concerts & Live Music, EDM Shows San Diego, and Belly Up Tavern pages for additional upcoming concerts throughout San Diego County.
