Taking Back Sunday San Diego - October 2026 at Gallagher Square

Emo royalty returns with the ultimate nostalgia lineup. Taking Back Sunday brings their emotionally charged anthems to Gallagher Square on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with special guests Thrice and Saves the Day. This triple bill represents three pillars of early 2000s alternative rock, creating the kind of lineup that sends millennials straight back to their teenage bedrooms.

Tickets On Sale May 1

The Lineup

Taking Back Sunday

Taking Back Sunday defined a generation’s angst with anthems like “Cute Without the ‘E’” and “MakeDamnSure.” The Long Island band’s emotional intensity and sing-along choruses helped shape the emo and post-hardcore scenes of the early 2000s. Their live shows are cathartic experiences where every word gets shouted back by crowds who grew up on these songs.

Thrice

Thrice brings their evolution from post-hardcore pioneers to experimental rock veterans. The California quartet has consistently pushed boundaries while maintaining the emotional core that made albums like The Artist in the Ambulance and Vheissu classics. Their live performances showcase both their heavier roots and their more recent atmospheric explorations.

Saves the Day

Saves the Day rounds out this nostalgia trip with their blend of emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock. New Jersey’s contribution to the emo canon includes classics like “At Your Funeral” and “Freakish,” songs that soundtracked countless teenage emotional moments. Their presence completes a lineup that spans the entire emotional spectrum of early 2000s rock.

What to Expect

This is a sing-along show where knowing the words isn’t optional. Expect deep cuts mixed with the hits that defined a generation, plus the kind of crowd energy that comes from shared musical memories. October weather at Gallagher Square provides the perfect setting for an emotional outdoor rock experience.

Getting to Gallagher Square

Entry

Enter through the East Village Gate on 10th Avenue.

Parking & Transportation

Check our Petco Park Parking Guide or take the MTS Trolley to 12th & Imperial Station.

General Information

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The emo reunion you didn’t know you needed.
Tickets on sale Friday, May 1 at 10 AM PT

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