Missing live music? San Diego has summer 2021 covered. With festivals and concerts in genres ranging from classical to electronic to rock, there is something for everyone. Beginning in August, the sounds of summer are alive and well at these well-loved San Diego events.
17th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival
Head to Carlsbad to enjoy this three-day festival where its eclectic lineup includes The Mattson 2, Arooj Aftab, Systems Office, Calder Quartet and Trouble in the Wind, among others. Aug. 27-29, carlsbadmusicfestival.org
Counting Crows
Counting Crows hits San Diego this September and we’re counting down the days! Hosted by San Diego State University’s CalCoast Credit Union Amphitheatre, this early ’90s American rock band is delivering cult favorites and celebrating the release of their new album, Butter Miracles. Sept. 8, as.sdsu.edu
CRSSD Festival 2021
Ocean views and upbeat music await at CRSSD, a two-day electronic music festival at the 12-acre Waterfront Park. Sept. 25-26, crssdfest.com
Gladys Knight
The “Midnight Train to Georgia” has rerouted to San Diego this summer. Gladys Knight and Naturally 7 will join together in a soulful harmony at the new Rady Shell at Jacobs Park during the venue’s opening weekend celebration. Aug. 8, theshell.org
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson will cruise down to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in late August to share the sounds of 1960s Motown for one night only. Aug. 21, theshell.org
Yo-Yo Ma
Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his band of virtuosos are teaming country and classic music together on their Not Our First Goat Rodeo tour. Experience the magic at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, where special guest Aoife O’Donovan will also take the stage. Aug. 22, theshell.org
Luke Bryan
Country singer-songwriter Luke Bryan is coming to Chula Vista’s North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre this summer on his Proud To Be Right Here tour. Stomp your boots to hits like “Drunk on You”, “Country Girl” and “That’s My Kind of Night” from the Academy of Country Music’s 2021 Entertainer of the Year. Sept. 23, livenation.com/luke-bryan
KISS
If you want to rock and roll all night, then head to the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre to see KISS for one night only on their final nationwide tour. Sept. 25, kissonline.com
Jonas Brothers
Join Jonas Brothers on their Remember This tour as they take over North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. Country darling Kelsea Ballerini will warm up the crowd with hits like “Hole in the Bottle” before Nick, Joe and Kevin have fans dancing the night away to “Sucker” and “What a Man Gotta Do.” Aug.25, livenation.com/jonas-brothers
Maluma
Prepare to move your hips to the beat-thumping sounds of Colombian singer Maluma as he brings the heat to Pechanga Arena with his Papi Jauncho tour. Sept. 12, pechangaarenasd.com
John Legend
Save room for R&B icon John Legend at the open-air CalCoast Credit Union Amphitheatre for his Bigger Love tour. Paired with folk duo The War and Treaty, the sounds of late summer will be smooth and soulful. Elevate the evening by booking the VIP experience featuring LVE collection wines and a conversation with Legend himself. Sept. 19, as.sdsu.edu
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