Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan at Petco Park – August 2026


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Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Concert San Diego

Two of country’s biggest names co-headline a stadium tour for the first time, and San Diego gets one of just five stops. Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan bring the Double Down Tour to Petco Park on Sunday, August 16, 2026, with special guests Gavin Adcock, Chase Matthew, Dee Jay Silver, and DJ Rock. The Georgia natives expanded the run after a sold-out reunion at UGA’s Sanford Stadium drew 63,000 fans in April.

Show Details

  • Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
  • Venue: Petco Park (full stadium)
  • Support: Gavin Adcock, Chase Matthew, Dee Jay Silver, DJ Rock
  • Tour: Double Down Tour 2026
  • On-sale: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT
  • Parking: Reserve in Advance
  • Tickets: On Sale Now

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About Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is one of the defining country-rock voices of the past two decades. The Georgia-born singer broke through with 2005’s “Hicktown” and has since racked up 25+ No. 1 singles, multiple Entertainer of the Year wins from the ACM and CMA, and a catalog that’s helped redefine what mainstream country sounds like.

Essential Tracks

  • “Big Green Tractor”
  • “Dirt Road Anthem”
  • “She’s Country”
  • “Burnin’ It Down”
  • “Got What I Got”

Aldean is currently mid-run on his Songs About Us Tour and slots the Double Down stadium dates in alongside it.


About Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan is country’s reigning party-stadium headliner. Also a Georgia native, Bryan has been a touring force for 20+ years, with chart-topping hits, multiple Entertainer of the Year awards, a long run as an American Idol judge, and the annual Farm Tour that takes country music to working farms across America.

Essential Tracks

  • “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)”
  • “That’s My Kind of Night”
  • “Play It Again”
  • “Crash My Party”
  • “Drink a Beer”

Bryan has solo Farm Tour and Word on the Street Tour dates running through July before the Double Down dates kick in.


The Live Experience

Aldean and Bryan have shared stages plenty of times over their 20-year friendship, but the Double Down Tour is their first co-headlining stadium run. Expect a long, layered night:

  • Two full headlining sets back-to-back, plus possible joint moments on stage
  • Support sets from Gavin Adcock and Chase Matthew, two of the genre’s fastest-rising names
  • Dee Jay Silver and DJ Rock keeping the energy between sets
  • Stadium-scale production with full band performances on both sides

Supporting Acts

Gavin Adcock — one of country’s loudest current breakout stories, with a hard-touring reputation and a sound that bridges country, southern rock, and grit. His audience has grown rapidly through relentless live shows and viral cuts.

Chase Matthew — Nashville-based country artist who broke through with “County Line” and has built a steady following on the festival and stadium-support circuit since, including previous runs with Aldean and Bryan.

Dee Jay Silver — longtime country tour DJ; a fixture on Aldean’s tours for over a decade, known for keeping crowd energy up between sets and the first DJ ever signed to a major Nashville label.

DJ Rock — Bryan’s longtime tour DJ, a Georgia Southern alum who’s been DJing Bryan’s Farm Tour and stadium runs for over a decade.


Why This Show Matters

  • First-ever co-headlining stadium run for Aldean and Bryan: They’ve crossed paths for two decades, but never on a stadium tour together until now
  • Just five U.S. dates: San Diego, Missoula, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, plus the Athens kickoff. Most cities won’t get this
  • Coming off a 63,000-fan reunion: The April UGA show was the proof of concept—these added 2026 dates exist because that show landed
  • Loaded undercard: Gavin Adcock and Chase Matthew are headline-level talent stacked underneath two of the biggest names in country

High Demand: Country stadium shows in San Diego sell fast, and this is the only Aldean/Bryan co-headline date on the West Coast in 2026.

Three nights, three genres at Petco: RÜFÜS DU SOL takes the stadium Saturday Aug 15 (electronic), Aldean & Bryan headline Sunday Aug 16 (country), and Noah Kahan closes the run Monday Aug 17 (folk-pop). One of the most concentrated concert weekends in Petco Park history.


Getting to Petco Park

Public Transportation (Highly Recommended)

The MTS Trolley is your best option for a sold-out stadium show. All three lines serve Petco Park (12th & Imperial Station):

  • Green Line: From Old Town, Mission Valley, SDSU
  • Blue Line: From South Bay
  • Orange Line: From East County

Park & Ride: Drive to Old Town Transit Center, park for free, ride the trolley downtown.

Parking

For a sold-out stadium show, parking will be extremely competitive. Reserve in advance.

Reserve Parking

View our comprehensive Petco Park Parking Guide for all downtown lot locations and rates.

Rideshare

Check our rideshare guide for Uber/Lyft pickup locations. Walk a few blocks away after the show to avoid surge pricing.


What You Need to Know

Bag Policy

Petco Park enforces strict bag restrictions. Only small clutches (4.5” × 6.5”) and clear bags allowed.

What to Bring

  • Valid ID (required for entry and alcohol purchase, 21+)
  • Mobile ticket on your phone
  • Credit/debit card (most vendors cashless)
  • Light layer (August evenings can cool down)
  • Comfortable shoes for standing/dancing
  • Hat or sunglasses if you’re arriving early during daylight

Stadium Layout

For full-stadium concerts, the stage is positioned on the field facing home plate. Field GA gets you closest. Lower bowl (sections 100–130) offers the best view of the full production. Behind home plate on the upper level (300-level) gives you a centered, full-stage view at a fraction of the lower-bowl price — a sleeper move worth checking. See our best seats guide for value picks. No re-entry permitted.


Hotels Near Petco Park

Making a weekend of it? Check our complete guide to hotels near Petco Park.

Walking distance options:

  • Omni San Diego Hotel (across the street)
  • Hilton San Diego Bayfront (waterfront views)
  • Marriott Gaslamp Quarter (heart of downtown nightlife)
  • Pendry San Diego (boutique luxury)

General Information


Don’t miss the only Aldean & Bryan co-headline date on the West Coast.
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View the complete Petco Park Events calendar for more concerts throughout the year.

2026 Stadium Concerts at Petco Park

Date Artist
May 15 P!NK
June 18 Fuerza Regida
July 21 Ed Sheeran
August 15 RÜFÜS DU SOL
August 16 Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan
August 17 Noah Kahan
August 30 My Chemical Romance
September 12 Pierce the Veil


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