Chris Stapleton is the latest in a stellar history of large, full-stadium concerts at Petco Park in San Diego. Get the complete story on the Petco Park concert venue. Attending a concert? Know the rules.
History of Full-Stadium Concerts
Rolling Stones were the first! 2022 had the most (although 2024 is giving it a run for its money with
seven different, full-venue bills). Take a stroll down memory lane for a virtual review of past concerts that filled the ballpark.
2005
Rolling Stones w/ Toots and the Maytals – November 11, 2005. “A Bigger Bang Tour” – The first concert in the new Petco Park stadium.
2008
Madonna w/ Paul Oakenfold – November 4, 2008. “Sticky & Sweet Tour”
2014
Paul McCartney – September 28, 2014. “Out There Tour” – First appearance in San Diego since 1976.
2015
Rolling Stones w/ Gary Clark, Jr. – May 24, 2015. “Zip Code Tour” -The Stones return ten years after their first performanceTaylor Swift w/ Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes – September 29, 2015. “The 1989 World Tour”
2016
Billy Joel – May 14, 2016. “Billy Joel In Concert”Metallica w/ Avenged Sevenfold, Gojira – May 14, 2016
2018
Eagles, Zac Brown Band, Doobie Brothers – September 22, 2018Def Leppard, Journey w/ Cheap Trick – September 23, 2018.
2019
Paul McCartney – June 22, 2019. “Freshen Up Tour” – The former Beatle’s second appearanceGreen Day, Fallout Boy, Weezer – August 29, 2021. “Hella Mega Tour”
2022
Garth Brooks – March 5, 2022. The largest to date with a crowd over 50,000 Red Hot Chili Peppers w/ Haim, Thundercat – July 27, 2022 Grupo Firme – August 27, 2022Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison – August 28, 2022Bad Bunny – September 17 & 18, 2022. “World’s Hottest Tour” – The first artist to perform back-to-back full-stadium concerts.Elton John – November 9, 2022
2023
Morgan Wallen – July 14 & 15, 2023
2024
Chris Stapleton – March 2, 2024Billy Joel and Sting – April 13, 2024Blink 182 – Jun 30, 2024Foo Fighters – August 7, 2024Journey & Def Leppard – August 30, 2024 P!nk – September 11, 2024 Green Day September 28, 2024.
Petco Park also hosts concerts in the Park at the Park, named Gallagher Square. Read more about Gallagher Square concerts.
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