Public Image Ltd brings post-punk ferocity to House of Blues on Friday, setting a tone that ricochets across the city’s most eclectic weekend yet. Buddy Guy’s legendary blues guitar takes the Rady Shell the same evening, while theatrical productions, electronic producers, and comedy rooms fill the gaps between—a lineup that refuses to settle into a single mood.
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- Public Image Ltd
- The Phantom of the Opera at San Diego Civic Theatre
- Buddy Guy at The Rady Shell
- Dear Evan Hansen at Cygnet Theatre
- TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb Mo at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
- Pierce The Veil at Petco Park
- Kamasi Washington at Music Box
- Earthquake at Mic Drop Comedy
- Wave to Earth at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
- KevOnStage at The Observatory
Public Image Ltd
Fri, Sep 11, 7:00 PM · House Of Blues – San Diego · from $49
The post-punk pioneers deliver raw, uncompromising energy at House of Blues. Expect the kind of intensity that defined their legacy—angular, provocative, and utterly alive.
The Phantom of the Opera at San Diego Civic Theatre
Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre · from $140
Full orchestral grandeur and theatrical spectacle arrive at one of San Diego’s most iconic venues. This is Broadway-scale production in a room built for it.
Buddy Guy at The Rady Shell
Fri, Sep 11, 7:30 PM · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · from $64
The blues legend brings his legendary guitar work to an outdoor setting designed for intimacy and resonance. A masterclass in blues storytelling under the stars.
Dear Evan Hansen at Cygnet Theatre
Fri, Sep 11, 7:00 PM · Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre · from $500
This intimate staging of the contemporary musical captures the vulnerability at its heart. A powerful evening of connection and emotional honesty.
TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb Mo at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
Fri, Sep 11, 7:30 PM · Humphreys Concerts By The Bay · from $106
Two blues legends share the stage for a rare collaboration. Expect deep roots, masterful playing, and the kind of chemistry that only comes from decades of musical respect.
Pierce The Veil at Petco Park
Sat, Sep 12, 6:30 PM · Petco Park · from $98
The alternative rock band brings stadium energy to San Diego’s iconic ballpark. A visceral night of post-hardcore intensity and crowd connection.
Kamasi Washington at Music Box
Fri, Sep 11, 9:00 PM · Music Box – San Diego · from $78
The jazz saxophonist’s expansive, genre-defying sound fills an intimate room. Expect sophisticated improvisation and the kind of musicianship that demands attention.
Earthquake at Mic Drop Comedy
Fri, Sep 11, 7:00 PM · Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy · from $62
The comedian brings sharp observational humor to Friday night. A perfect palate cleanser between the city’s musical offerings.
Wave to Earth at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Fri, Sep 11, 8:15 PM · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre · from $32
The indie-pop band delivers atmospheric, emotionally resonant songs in an outdoor setting. A dreamy counterpoint to the weekend’s heavier moments.
KevOnStage at The Observatory
Sun, Sep 13, 7:30 PM · The Observatory – North Park · from $69
The comedian brings high-energy comedy to North Park on Sunday night. Sharp, fast-paced humor that closes the weekend on a laugh.
Check dates and venues carefully—San Diego’s venues span from intimate clubs to outdoor amphitheaters and stadium grounds. Book early for the larger shows, especially Petco Park and the Civic Theatre.
