Concerts in San Diego

*CANCELLED* The Damned, the first British punk band to release a single, an album, and tour America, celebrate 50 legendary years with their farewell Final Damnation 50 tour. Known for Dave Vanian's haunting baritone and a genre-defining mix of punk ferocity and gothic theatrics, they remain true pioneers of the scene they helped create. Catch this once-in-a-lifetime show at House of Blues San Diego on Friday November 13, 2026!

Rising singer-songwriter Mad Tsai turned TikTok fame into a devoted following, blending pop, bedroom pop, and alternative sounds into candid anthems about queerness and self-identity. Praised by Teen Vogue for his fresh queer and Asian-Latinx artistry, he brings The Bite Back Tour to House of Blues San Diego - Voodoo Room on Friday November 13, 2026. Don't miss this rising pop voice live!

San Diego's Prayers, the 2015 San Diego Music Awards' Best Alternative Band, mix self-coined "cholo goth" street-life themes with synths and driving beats. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Friday, November 13!

Pro surfer turned songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter signed with Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records. Austin's The Band of Heathens hit No. 1 on the Americana radio chart. See them live at Belly Up Tavern on Friday, November 13!

Heather McDonald, a comedian, actress, and author known for her sharp wit and relatable observations on pop culture, comes to The Magnolia San Diego this Saturday! Her candid storytelling often resonates with a broad audience. She first gained widespread recognition through her appearances on the E! series Chelsea Lately, where she served as a writer and popular roundtable regular. Her distinct comedic voice quickly became a fan favorite.

Playing spare but tuneful indie folk enlivened by his sometimes craggy, always passionate vocals and poetic lyrics, The Tallest Man On Earth comes to The Observatory North Park on Saturday, November 14!

BoomBox blends psychedelic rock with electronic music, drawing on funk, soul and house. Their live shows skip the setlist and follow the crowd. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Saturday, November 14!

Pro surfer turned Brushfire Records songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter joins Austin's The Band of Heathens, whose self-titled album topped the Americana radio chart. See them live at Belly Up Tavern on Saturday, November 14!

Formed in Boston in 2010, Slothrust blend alt-rock, garage rock and grunge. Their song "7:30 AM" opened FX's You're the Worst. See them live at Quartyard on Sunday, November 15!

Born and raised in Connecticut, Jake Minch burst onto the scene in 2023 with his viral single "handgun," earning support from Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, and Gracie Abrams. His raw, deeply personal debut album "George," produced with Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift), has drawn acclaim from NPR Music and Stereogum alike. Catch his "Getting Big Tour" live at House of Blues San Diego - Voodoo Room on Sunday November 15, 2026!

Louisiana's "King of Bayou Soul" Marc Broussard returns with his powerhouse blend of funk, blues, R&B, and rock, fresh off his new all-original blues album Chance Worth Taking, produced by Joe Bonamassa. Don't miss this soulful, Bayou-bred baritone live at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Sunday November 15, 2026!

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation comes to Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University on Sunday, November 15! Each stop will feature the signature games, freestyle battles, special celebrity guests, live performances and audience interaction that have become synonymous with the Wild 'N Out experience, bringing the show's signature energy from the screen to the stage. For more than two decades, Wild 'N Out has remained one of television's most influential comedy franchises, seamlessly blending improv comedy, hip-hop, celebrity guests and audience participation into a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Now entering its 22nd season, the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, helping launch the careers of comedians including Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Katt Williams, DC Young Fly and Mikey Day, while welcoming hundreds of celebrity guests spanning music, sports, television and film.

Kate Nash's debut, Made of Bricks, hit No. 1 on the UK albums chart, and she won Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2008 Brit Awards. See her live at Music Box San Diego on Monday, November 16!

Syd, Grammy-nominated with The Internet, got personal on her 2022 solo album Broken Hearts Club, a vulnerable record about her first real heartbreak. See her live at The Observatory North Park on Monday, November 16!

Showcasing the talents of Lake Street Dive singer Rachael Price alongside guitarist/songwriter Vilray Bolles, Rachael & Vilray craft original songs steeped in classic jazz and Tin Pan Alley-style pop, earning praise from NPR for their "Tin Pan Alley meets the Lower East Side in a smoky bar" charm. Fresh off their acclaimed 2025 album West of Broadway, a New York valentine that even brought Stephen Colbert onstage to sing along, catch this timeless duo live at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Tuesday November 17, 2026!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice Cooper built a legend on theatrical shock-rock shows, with mock electric chair executions and guillotine beheadings. See him live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU on Tuesday, November 17!

Em Beihold's "Numb Little Bug" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Spotify's Global Viral 50. Now touring her debut album Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter, see her live at Music Box San Diego on Wednesday, November 18!

Based out of Seattle, gavn!, a singer and rapper from the underground rap scene known for his incredible hooks and vocal range, comes to House of Blues San Diego - Voodoo Room on Wednesday, November 18!

Rapper Isaiah Rashad joined Top Dawg Entertainment in 2013, and his debut album The Sun's Tirade drew widespread critical acclaim and hit No. 17 on the Billboard 200. See him live at Soma on Thursday, November 19!

Jammy Buffet reimagines Jimmy Buffett's "Gulf & Western" songbook with jam-band improvisation, from singalong hits to deep cuts. The lineup includes Brendan Mayer, son of Coral Reefer Band's Peter Mayer. See them live at Belly Up Tavern on Thursday, November 19, 2026!

Formed in 1986 in Blackwood, South Wales, Manic Street Preachers hit UK No. 1 with 1998's This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours and played the first concert at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Thursday, November 19!

Folk-pop duo The Army, The Navy are childhood friends Maia Ciambriello and Sasha Goldberg, who studied music together in New Orleans before launching their first North American headline tour in 2025. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Thursday, November 19!

Metal Church, regarded as thrash, speed and power metal pioneers since 1980, joins LA's Armored Saint, whose bluesy, melodic metal draws on Judas Priest and Motörhead. See both live at The Observatory North Park on Friday, November 20!

SoCal metalcore powerhouse Of Mice & Men have earned Gold certifications, over a billion streams, and tour invites from Metallica, Linkin Park, and Slipknot. Their new album Another Miracle delivers bone-crushing breakdowns and arena-ready anthems. Catch them live at House of Blues San Diego on Friday November 20, 2026!

New Jersey's Senses Fail celebrate 20 years of their 2006 album Still Searching, performing it in full every night of this tour. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Saturday, November 21!

Born from the breakup of Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar's Son Volt stays devoted to traditional rock 'n' roll storytelling. PopMatters said debut Trace still sounds fresh. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Saturday, November 21!

The Wrecks, the Los Angeles pop rock band formed in 2015, got major radio play with "Fvck Somebody" and have toured with All Time Low and Waterparks. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Sunday, November 22!

A Faroese singer-songwriter celebrated for her ethereal vocals and genre-defying blend of Nordic folk, dark electronic pop, and cinematic soundscapes, Eivør has earned the 2021 Nordic Council Music Prize and lent her haunting voice to the soundtrack of Netflix's The Last Kingdom. Catch her mesmerizing live show at House of Blues San Diego on Sunday November 22, 2026!

New York indie rockers Pretty Sick formed in 2014 and cut their teeth in the city's DIY venues while still in high school. Dazed described their sound as grunge-rock. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Monday, November 23!

DJ Raphi, the Israeli-South African DJ, beatboxer, and breakdancer whose family-friendly dance videos have topped 1 billion YouTube views, brings his high-energy 2026 USA Hype Tour to House of Blues San Diego on Tuesday, November 24!

San Diego native Jeff Moore has been playing guitar for over 55 years, sharing stages with legends like Chuck Berry, Solomon Burke, and Ike Turner. For over two decades he's hosted the city's longest-running Hendrix tribute, tearing into "Voodoo Child" with amp-scorching intensity. Catch Jeff Moore's Jimi Hendrix Celebration live at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Tuesday November 24, 2026!

Pioneers of industrial metal since 1989, Fear Factory fuse crushing death metal riffs with electronic samples and a signature growl-to-melody vocal attack that's influenced heavy music for over three decades. With landmark records like Demanufacture and the gold-selling Obsolete under their belt and a new album on the way, don't miss cyber-metal's founding legends live at House of Blues San Diego on Wednesday November 25, 2026!

Synth-pop pioneer Gary Numan hit No. 1 in the UK in 1979 with "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars," and NME called 2021's Intruder "thrillingly relevant." See him live at The Observatory North Park on Wednesday, November 25!

*POSTPONED* Los Angeles producer George Clanton began as the vaporwave project ESPRIT 空想, then built a nostalgic electropop sound and his own label, 100% Electronica. See him live at Soma on Wednesday, November 25!

Queen Nation, the undisputed #1 ranked Queen tribute band in the U.S. and California Music Hall of Fame inductee, delivers a live 90-minute concert experience preserving the image, sound, and stage persona of vintage Queen. See them at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Wednesday November 25!

London producer and DJ O'Flynn runs his own Hundred Flowers label and has released on Ninja Tune. His debut European tour features a fully live set of his own music. See him live at Music Box San Diego on Wednesday, November 25!

Born in San Diego, The Greyboy Allstars blend jazz, soul, and funk with hip-hop swagger. Their 2020 album Como De Allstars was recorded in just three days. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Friday, November 27!

Living Legends members The Grouch & Eligh helped define Bay Area underground rap, and PopMatters praised their 2009 album "Say G&E!" They're joined by producer Amp Live, ex-Zion I. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Friday, November 27!

Saved By The 90s with The Bayside Tigers! is a four-piece cover band playing '90s pop, rock, and hip-hop, from Third Eye Blind to the Spice Girls to the Beastie Boys. Join the party at Belly Up Tavern on Friday, November 27!

Formed in Orange County in 2003, post-hardcore band Saosin released their self-titled album on Capitol Records in 2006. Saosin celebrate 20 Years of their Album “Self-Titled” & more, featuring their iconic line-up: Cove Reber, Beau Burchell, Phil Sgrosso, Chris Sorenson, Alex Rodriguez live at Soma on Saturday, November 28!

Formed in Orange County in 1979, Agent Orange are surf-punk pioneers, blending punk rock with surf music. Their song "Bloodstains" reached new fans via Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Saturday, November 28!

Kentucky-born DJ and producer Amtrac has made house and indie-dance since around 2010, and has remixed Kaskade, Ellie Goulding and ZHU. See him live at Music Box San Diego on Saturday, November 28!

Compton-born rapper Westside Boogie joined Eminem's Shady Records in 2017, and his debut album Everythings for Sale peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard 200. See him live at Music Box San Diego on Tuesday, December 1!

Formed in Tempe, Arizona in 1992, dream pop and shoegaze band Alison's Halo has opened for Curve and the Verve. Their EP Skywide arrived in 2025. See them live at Soma in San Diego on Thursday, December 3!

Formed at Boston's Berklee College of Music in 2011, dance and funk band Ripe captured a Brooklyn Paramount show on the 22-track Live at Brooklyn Paramount. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Thursday, December 3!

Formed in Orange County in 1999, Bleeding Through blend hardcore punk with Swedish melodic death metal in fierce metalcore. Their 2025 album Nine is their first in seven years. See them live at Soma on Friday, December 4!

Formed in San Francisco in 1995, Spike and the Gimme Gimmes turn songs from other genres into fast, funny punk covers. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Friday, December 4!

Emancipator, the project of Douglas Appling, blends synthesizers and sampled sounds with folk instruments like banjo and dulcimer. See Emancipator live at Music Box San Diego on Friday, December 4!

Known for blending indie rock with soaring, anthemic hooks, Young the Giant spent fifteen years cementing themselves among modern rock's most vital voices. See them live at The Sound in Del Mar on Tuesday, December 8!

*NEW DATE* Mexican singer-songwriter Paloma Morphy left a career in law to pursue music, quickly becoming a leading voice in Latin alternative pop. Her genre-bending 2025 debut album "Au" earned her the 2025 Latin Grammy for Best New Artist. Catch her live at House of Blues San Diego - Voodoo Room on Tuesday April 27, 2027!