Have you ever been to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park? Most music lovers would probably answer with a yes. It’s a stunning open-air concert venue, located on the San Diego Bay waterfront – the perfect location for summer concerts. It opened in 2021, and it serves as the San Diego Symphony’s first permanent outdoor home. This unique setup offers a blend of phenomenal acoustics and classic SD scenic beauty. Actually, it’s the first outdoor venue equipped with the Meyer Sound Constellation system, ensuring exceptional sound quality for both performers and audiences. Previously, notable names have performed here, such as Norah Jones, Jason Mraz, and John Legend. Each summer, the venue hosts a couple of fantastic shows that music enthusiasts shouldn’t miss. And this season is packed! From classic interpretations of modern music to exciting guests, here are the top summer concerts happening at The Rady Shell in 2025:
- Ludacris – June 5
- TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE with JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk – June 7
- Tash Sultana: Return To The Roots USA Tour 2025 – June 10
- MARIACHI USA! – June 14
- Classic Albums Live Performs David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars – June 20
- The 7th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival – June 21 – 22
- Rady Shell Summer 2025 Opening Night with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – June 27
- Music of the Knights with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – June 28
- Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony – June 29
- 4th of July: America in Song with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – July 4
- The Music of ABBA with Rajaton and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – July 5
- Earth, Wind & Fire – July 6
- Top Gun: Maverick in Concert with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – July 11
- ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION feat. Jerry Douglas – July 12
- Beethoven by the Bay – July 13
- Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience – July 17
- MAOLI: Last Sip Of Summer Tour – July 18
- Disney’s The Lion King in Concert – July 19
- UNITE! Music Festival presents The Sea Party – July 20
- Beck with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – July 29
- Maren Morris – July 31
- Mr. Symphonic: Shaggy with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – August 1
- Simply The Best: The Music of Tina Turner – August 2
- Miles Davis: Porgy and Bess with Gilbert Castellanos – August 3
- Chicago the Musical in Concert – August 8
- THE BEACH BOYS: The Sounds of Summer Tour – August 9
- GIPSY KINGS Featuring Nicolas Reyes – August 10
- KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD – Phantom Island Tour 2025 – August 11
- Smokey Robinson: Legacy Tour – August 16
- Cynthia Erivo with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – August 17
- Barbie the Movie: In Concert – August 22
- Jurassic Park in Concert – August 23
- Boyz II Men with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – August 24
- Mt. Joy: 2025 HOPE WE HAVE FUN Tour – August 26
- “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour – August 29
- TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR – August 30
- SNAP! Best of the ’90s with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – August 31
As you can see, there’s no shortage of summer concerts at The Rady Shell this year, and whatever you’re into, you’ll find a great choice on this list. Find more details about each event here. Enjoy the shows!