Upcoming Live Nation Concerts in San Diego: August 2026
San Diego’s August concert calendar includes arena tours, stadium performances, outdoor amphitheatre shows and smaller club concerts across the county.
The remaining August 2026 schedule features artists performing at Petco Park, Gallagher Square, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Viejas Arena, Pechanga Arena, The Rady Shell, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, SOMA, House of Blues San Diego and The Observatory North Park.
Whether you are looking for rock, alternative music, hip-hop, Latin music, country or an intimate club performance, this guide brings together the upcoming Live Nation concerts in San Diego for the rest of August 2026.
Readers can also check the complete Live Nation San Diego concert schedule for newly announced shows and updated ticket information. ConcertsEvents currently lists more than 30 Live Nation-associated San Diego performances between August 5 and August 30.
Upcoming San Diego Concerts at a Glance
The following live nation schedule begins August 5, 2026. Showtimes, supporting performers, ticket availability and entry rules may change, so review the individual event or venue listing before attending.
| Date | Artist | Venue |
| August 5 | Alejandro Aranda | House of Blues San Diego, Voodoo Room |
| August 5 | Willow Avalon | House of Blues San Diego |
| August 6 | Grupo Frontera | Viejas Arena |
| August 6 | Beach Bunny and The Beths | SOMA |
| August 7 | Siddhartha | The Observatory North Park |
| August 8 | Ella Red | House of Blues San Diego, Voodoo Room |
| August 9 | O.A.R. | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre |
| August 11 | Santana | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| August 12 | TOTO | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| August 13 | Goose | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre |
| August 13 | Momma | SOMA Sidestage |
| August 14 | DevilDriver | The Observatory North Park |
| August 15 | Rufus du Sol | Petco Park |
| August 15 | Emarosa | House of Blues San Diego, Voodoo Room |
| August 16 | Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan | Petco Park |
| August 16 | Tedeschi Trucks Band | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park |
| August 17 | Noah Kahan | Petco Park |
| August 18 | Mt. Joy | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park |
| August 18 | Ne-Yo and Akon | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| August 18 | Yeat | Gallagher Square at Petco Park |
| August 19 | Dirty Heads and 311 | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| August 20 | Tucker Wetmore | Gallagher Square at Petco Park |
| August 21 | PawPaw Rod | SOMA Sidestage |
| August 22 | Bleach | House of Blues San Diego |
| August 23 | Omar Coutz | Viejas Arena |
| August 23 | Hulvey | The Observatory North Park |
| August 25 | Zayn | Pechanga Arena |
| August 27 | David Byrne | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre |
| August 27 | Nas and The Roots | Gallagher Square at Petco Park |
| August 28 | Thee Sacred Souls | Gallagher Square at Petco Park |
| August 28 | Flex, La Factoria and Demphra | House of Blues San Diego |
| August 29 | Muse | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| August 30 | My Chemical Romance | Petco Park |
Featured Live Nation Concerts in San Diego
Grupo Frontera at Viejas Arena
Date: August 6, 2026
Venue: Viejas Arena
Grupo Frontera brings its regional Mexican sound to Viejas Arena for one of the month’s major Latin music performances.
Viejas Arena is an indoor venue located on the San Diego State University campus. Concertgoers should review campus parking information, venue entry policies and ticket details before travelling to the show.
The same night also features Beach Bunny and The Beths at SOMA, giving San Diego audiences two very different live music options on August 6. Both shows are included in the ConcertsEvents Live Nation San Diego schedule.
O.A.R. at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Date: August 9, 2026
Venue: Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
O.A.R. performs at the outdoor theatre on the San Diego State University campus on August 9.
The open-air setting makes this a strong summer concert option for fans who prefer an outdoor venue rather than an indoor arena or downtown nightclub.
Visitors should confirm the final showtime, parking arrangements and permitted items before arriving.
Santana at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Date: August 11, 2026
Venue: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Santana performs in Chula Vista on August 11 as part of a busy month at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.
The outdoor amphitheatre hosts several major touring artists during August, including TOTO, Ne-Yo and Akon, Dirty Heads and 311, and Muse.
Concertgoers should allow extra time for traffic, parking, security screening and walking to the venue entrance.
TOTO at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Date: August 12, 2026
Venue: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Showtime: 6:45 PM
View the TOTO concert details on ConcertsEvents for the latest information.
TOTO performs one night after Santana, creating back-to-back August concert dates for classic-rock fans.
ConcertsEvents lists the show at 6:45 PM at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, located at 2050 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. Visitors should check the latest event information before travelling because entry details and schedules can change.
Goose at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Date: August 13, 2026
Venue: Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Goose performs at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on August 13.
The same evening, Momma performs at SOMA Sidestage. This gives fans a choice between a larger outdoor show and a smaller alternative-rock performance.
Both events are part of the August schedule published on the Live Nation San Diego page.
Rufus du Sol at Petco Park
Date: August 15, 2026
Venue: Petco Park
Rufus du Sol takes over Petco Park on August 15 for one of the largest electronic music events on the August calendar.
Petco Park’s downtown location makes it possible to combine the concert with dining or drinks in the Gaslamp Quarter or East Village. Visitors using public transportation should review the latest trolley and event-day service information before leaving.
Emarosa also performs at the House of Blues Voodoo Room on August 15, providing a smaller club-show alternative on the same night.
Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at Petco Park
Date: August 16, 2026
Venue: Petco Park
Country music fans can attend Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at Petco Park on August 16.
The concert takes place one day after Rufus du Sol, making it a particularly active weekend for stadium entertainment in Downtown San Diego.
Tedeschi Trucks Band also performs at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on August 16. Fans should compare venue locations, ticket availability and preferred music styles before choosing their Sunday-night plans.
Noah Kahan at Petco Park
Date: August 17, 2026
Venue: Petco Park
Noah Kahan continues Petco Park’s three-night run of major August concerts on August 17.
The concert follows Rufus du Sol on August 15 and Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan on August 16. Visitors attending any of these shows should expect increased activity around Downtown San Diego and allow sufficient time for transportation and venue entry.
Ne-Yo and Akon at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Date: August 18, 2026
Venue: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Ne-Yo and Akon bring an R&B and pop-focused show to Chula Vista on August 18.
Two other Live Nation-listed performances take place that evening. Mt. Joy performs at The Rady Shell, while Yeat appears at Gallagher Square at Petco Park.
With three major shows scheduled on the same date, August 18 offers one of the widest musical selections of the month.
Dirty Heads and 311
Date: August 19, 2026
Venue: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Dirty Heads and 311 perform at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 19.
The outdoor setting suits the artists’ mix of alternative rock, reggae and hip-hop influences. Attendees should check the venue’s policies for bags, parking, mobile tickets and permitted items before arriving.
Zayn at Pechanga Arena
Date: August 25, 2026
Venue: Pechanga Arena
Zayn performs at Pechanga Arena on August 25.
The indoor arena show is one of the most prominent pop performances during the final week of August. Visitors should review parking availability, traffic conditions and arena entry requirements before the event.
Nas and The Roots at Gallagher Square
Date: August 27, 2026
Venue: Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Nas and The Roots perform at Gallagher Square on August 27.
The same evening, David Byrne performs at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre. The two concerts give audiences a choice between a downtown hip-hop performance and an outdoor alternative music show at San Diego State University.
Muse at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Date: August 29, 2026
Venue: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Muse performs in Chula Vista on August 29 for one of the final major amphitheatre shows of the month.
The concert arrives after a busy run of August performances at the venue, including Santana, TOTO, Ne-Yo and Akon, and Dirty Heads with 311.
My Chemical Romance at Petco Park
Date: August 30, 2026
Venue: Petco Park
My Chemical Romance closes the August Live Nation roundup with a stadium performance at Petco Park on August 30.
The show is one of the month’s biggest options for rock and alternative music fans. Its downtown location also makes it convenient to visit nearby restaurants and entertainment areas before or after the concert.
Live Nation Concerts This Weekend
For the weekend of August 7 through August 9, 2026, ConcertsEvents lists three Live Nation shows:
| Date | Artist | Venue |
| Friday, August 7 | Siddhartha | The Observatory North Park |
| Saturday, August 8 | Ella Red | House of Blues San Diego, Voodoo Room |
| Sunday, August 9 | O.A.R. | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre |
Siddhartha and Ella Red offer smaller venue experiences, while O.A.R. performs at a larger outdoor theatre. Readers searching for the next concerts in San Diego can use these listings to plan the upcoming weekend.
Upcoming Concerts by Venue
Petco Park
- August 15: Rufus du Sol
- August 16: Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan
- August 17: Noah Kahan
- August 30: My Chemical Romance
Gallagher Square at Petco Park
- August 18: Yeat
- August 20: Tucker Wetmore
- August 27: Nas and The Roots
- August 28: Thee Sacred Souls
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- August 11: Santana
- August 12: TOTO
- August 18: Ne-Yo and Akon
- August 19: Dirty Heads and 311
- August 29: Muse
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
- August 16: Tedeschi Trucks Band
- August 18: Mt. Joy
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
- August 9: O.A.R.
- August 13: Goose
- August 27: David Byrne
House of Blues San Diego
For current show details and ticket availability, review the official House of Blues San Diego event calendar on Live Nation.
- August 5: Alejandro Aranda
- August 5: Willow Avalon
- August 8: Ella Red
- August 15: Emarosa
- August 22: Bleach
- August 28: Flex, La Factoria and Demphra
The Observatory North Park
For the latest lineup and ticket information, check The Observatory North Park’s official Live Nation schedule.
- August 7: Siddhartha
- August 14: DevilDriver
- August 23: Hulvey
The concert and venue schedule above is based on the August listings published on the ConcertsEvents Live Nation San Diego page.
Which August Concert Should You Attend?
For stadium concert fans
- Rufus du Sol
- Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan
- Noah Kahan
- My Chemical Romance
For rock and alternative fans
- Beach Bunny and The Beths
- TOTO
- Goose
- DevilDriver
- Dirty Heads and 311
- David Byrne
- Muse
For hip-hop and R&B fans
- Ne-Yo and Akon
- Yeat
- Nas and The Roots
- Flex, La Factoria and Demphra
For Latin music fans
- Grupo Frontera
- Siddhartha
- Omar Coutz
- Flex, La Factoria and Demphra
For smaller venue experiences
- House of Blues Voodoo Room
- SOMA Sidestage
- The Observatory North Park
- House of Blues San Diego
Tips for Attending San Diego Concerts in August
Confirm the final event details
Tour schedules, supporting artists, showtimes and venue entry procedures can change. Review the current listing before travelling.
Use mobile tickets correctly
Download your ticket before reaching the entrance and increase your phone brightness when presenting the barcode.
Review venue bag policies
Bag size restrictions vary between stadiums, arenas, amphitheatres and clubs.
Plan transportation in advance
Downtown concerts at Petco Park, Gallagher Square and The Rady Shell can create additional traffic. Public transportation or rideshare services may be practical depending on the event.
Arrive early for outdoor amphitheatre shows
Allow enough time for parking, security screening and walking from the parking area to your seat.
Prepare for outdoor conditions
August concerts at Petco Park, Gallagher Square, The Rady Shell, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre may be affected by warm weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest upcoming concerts in San Diego in August 2026?
Major August shows include Rufus du Sol, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, Noah Kahan, Ne-Yo and Akon, Zayn, Muse and My Chemical Romance.
Which artists are performing at Petco Park in August?
ConcertsEvents lists Rufus du Sol on August 15, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on August 16, Noah Kahan on August 17 and My Chemical Romance on August 30.
What concerts are happening at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre?
The remaining August schedule includes Santana, TOTO, Ne-Yo and Akon, Dirty Heads and 311, and Muse.
Are there smaller Live Nation concerts in San Diego?
Yes. House of Blues San Diego, its Voodoo Room, SOMA Sidestage and The Observatory North Park host several smaller-capacity performances during August.
Where can I find updated ticket information?
Visit the Live Nation San Diego Shows page on ConcertsEvents for the latest schedule and ticket links.
Will more August concerts be announced?
Concert schedules can be updated as new shows are announced or existing events change. Check the calendar regularly for the latest information.
Find Tickets for Upcoming Live Nation Concerts in San Diego
August 2026 brings major stadium shows, outdoor amphitheatre performances, arena tours and intimate club concerts to San Diego.
Fans can choose from country, rock, alternative, Latin music, hip-hop, R&B and pop performances across some of the county’s best-known venues.
Review the complete Live Nation San Diego concert roundup, compare the remaining dates and check ticket availability before planning your night out.
