Petco Park became one of San Diego's top concert venues the moment the Rolling Stones took the stage in 2005. With a look at the lineup over the past few years, it has become the place to play for the biggest musical artists on tour in San Diego. It is conveniently located in downtown San Diego with plenty of parking and public transportation.
The San Diego Padres ballpark seating and field offer a spacious outdoor capacity with flexible configurations and stage layouts to accommodate concerts of all sizes—from smaller acts on the Sycuan Stage to 40,000+ capacity full-stadium shows. View concert seating chart.
Hippie Sabotage & Two FeetDate: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Time: 7 - 10PM (Doors at 6PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers: Sango
Get ready for a night of hypnotic beats and deep vibes as Hippie Sabotage and Two Feet take over Gallagher Square.
Brand NewDate: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Time: 7 PM (6PM Doors) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Known for their raw energy and emotional intensity, Brand New creates an electrifying live experience.
Brad PaisleyDate: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 7:30 - 11PM (Doors at 6PM) Venue: Petco Park Openers: Walker Hayes, & Avery Anna
Country music superstar Brad Paisley brings his chart-topping hits and guitar prowess to Petco Park for a night of unforgettable music. The Truck Still Works Tour. Joining him are Walker Hayes and Avery Anna, promising a night of country music that blends tradition with contemporary flair. Paisley's performances are known for their engaging storytelling, skilled guitar work, and a mix of humor and heartfelt moments. With Hayes' dynamic energy and Anna's emerging talent, the evening is set to offer a memorable experience for country music fans.
Peach Pit & Briston MaroneyDate: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 7 - 11PM (6PM Doors) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Join Peach Pit and Briston Maroney> for their co-headlining Long Hair, Long Life Tour at Gallagher Square, promising an evening of engaging indie rock melodies.
DAY.MVS In The ParkDate: June 27, 2025 Time: 5 PM Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers: Purple Disco Machine live, Roosevelt DJ set, The Magician, Kinjo
DAY.MVS In The Park is set to take over Gallagher Square for an electrifying two-day celebration of electronic music. This festival will immerse fans in the world of house, techno, and dance beats with a stellar lineup of global talent. Get ready to groove to the infectious rhythms of Purple Disco Machine, known for his signature disco-infused house tracks, and feel the energy of Roosevelt, whose DJ set promises to elevate the vibe with an unforgettable fusion of electronic grooves. The Magician will bring his trademark blend of deep house and disco, while Kinjo will have you dancing with his vibrant, melodic house beats. Partnering with FNGRS CRSSD, the festival promises a cutting-edge experience that pushes the boundaries of dance music. With an exciting mix of legends and rising stars, AY.MVS In The Park is the ultimate destination for anyone ready to lose themselves in the music. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the underground sounds or just looking to enjoy the magic of a live set, this festival is sure to deliver an unforgettable weekend of electronic bliss.
Summer of LoudDate: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM (Gates at 2:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Lineup: Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, I Prevail, Beartooth
Summer of Loud brings a full-force collision of metalcore and hard rock into Gallagher Square, a lineup packed so tight it barely leaves breathing room. Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive trade punches at the top, each ready to claim the night without needing the fine print. Below them, a stacked undercard swings just as hard, with The Devil Wears Prada, The Amity Affliction, Alpha Wolf, TX2, Kingdom of Giants, and Dark Divine making sure the volume never dips. It is an afternoon that stretches into something heavier and sharper as the sun goes down, a gathering built on riffs, breakdowns, and the kind of raw energy that only comes from bands that still have something to prove.
The Driver EraDate: July 16, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM (Gates at 5:30 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park
The Driver Era brings their slick alt-pop to Gallagher Square with a high-energy summer performance under the stars.
Billy Currington & Kip MooreDate: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM (Gates at 5:30 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers:Marlon Funaki
A double-bill of country stars for a fun-loving Saturday night at Petco Park filled with hits, singalongs, and good vibes.
IrationDate: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM (Gates at 3:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers: Inner Circle
This concert is part of Iration’s ongoing mission to spread positivity through music. With their blend of reggae, pop, and rock, Iration is known for easygoing grooves and infectious energy. Inner Circle, best known for the iconic hit “Bad Boys,” brings a legacy of roots reggae and Caribbean rhythms to the stage.
Teddy SwimsDate: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM (Gates at 6:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers: Cian Ducrot
Teddy Swims brings his I've Tried Everything But Therapy tour to San Diego with special guest Cian Ducrot. Swims' soulful blend of pop, R&B, and gospel influences sets the stage for an evening of heartfelt performances. Ducrot complements the lineup with his emotive songwriting and melodic pop sound. Together, they offer a night of introspective lyrics and dynamic melodies under the California sky.
Kevin KaarlDate: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM (Gates at 6:00 PM) Venue: Gallagher Square (Seated Show Openers: TBD
Mexican indie folk sensation Kevin Kaarl brings his warm acoustic sounds and introspective lyrics on the ULTRA SODADE TOUR, rolling in with a sound that folds up longing and sunlight into something you can feel in your teeth. It is a slow burn built on velvet guitars, low-rolling rhythms, and a voice that sounds like it has been carrying your secrets longer than you have. The night moves easy, thick with memory, a little golden around the edges, the kind of show that does not ask for attention so much as quietly rearranges the room until you are standing in the middle of it without realizing.
Counting CrowsDate: Thursday, August 7, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM (Gates at 5:30 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers: Gaslight Anthem
Counting Crows 'The Complete Sweets!' tour promises a blend of introspective lyrics and dynamic performances, offering a mix of new tracks and classic hits. It's a chance to experience the band's storytelling and melodies in a live setting, accompanied by the energy of The Gaslight Anthem.
Blues TravelerDate: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM (Gates at 5:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Lineup: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
This is Classic Rock now I guess? Just when you thought your nostalgia threshold couldn’t be tested further, here come Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors, with Gin Blossoms to complete the time-warp trifecta. Come ready for harmonica-fueled jams , sparkling guitars, and a steady parade of choruses that you forgot you knew by heart.
Pixies Date: August 27, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM (Gates at 5:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers: Spoon and
Fazerdaze
Petco Park is about to get a crash course in artfully jagged guitars and stubbornly catchy choruses as the Pixies and
Spoon roll into San Diego, dragging their beautiful, ragged brilliance behind them like a badge of honor. Expect Frank Black to yowl and whisper through a catalog that basically built indie rock, while Spoon will coolly remind everyone that being surgically tight and endlessly inventive is a personality trait. It’s going to be weird, loud, maybe a little transcendental.
Holo Holo FestivalDate: August 30–31, 2025 Time: All Day Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Lineup:J Boog, Common Kings, Steel Pulse, The Green & more
Two full days of island reggae and Pacific vibes with a stacked lineup of top Hawaiian and Polynesian performers. Full lineup
Ken Carson: The Lord Of Chaos Tour Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM (Gates at 6:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Experience the high-energy performance of Ken Carson as he brings his "Lord of Chaos Tour" to San Diego. Fans can anticipate an immersive evening dedicated entirely to Carson's dynamic stage presence and music from his chart-topping album, More Chaos.
Coheed and CambriaDate: Monday, September 15, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM (Gates at 5:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers:Taking Back Sunday and Foxing
Expect a night where prog-rock heroes Coheed and Cambria's intricate narratives and soaring melodies intertwine with Taking Back Sunday's emotive anthems and Foxing's atmospheric soundscape. Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this lineup promises an unforgettable evening of music and energy.
Chris BrownDate: September 17, 2025 Time: 7 - 11 PM (Gates at 5:30 PM) Venue: Petco Park (Full Stadium) Openers: Bryson Tiller and Summer Walker
R&B performer Chris Brown brings his chart-topping hits, dance moves, and smooth vocals to a stadium-sized show at Petco Park.
Kolohe KaiDate: September 20, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Special Guest: SOJA
Join Kolohe Kai on their "Album Release Summer Tour 2025" as they bring their Hawaiian reggae-pop vibes to San Diego. This all-ages event features special guest SOJA, promising an unforgettable evening of music and aloha spirit.
The Head & The HeartDate: September 29, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM (Gates at 5:30 PM) Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers:John Vincent III & Tyler Ballgame
Indie folk favorites The Head & The Heart return to San Diego with heartfelt melodies and soaring harmonies in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Aperture Tour.
Rilo KileyDate: October 17, 2025 Venue:Gallagher Square at Petco Park Openers: Waxahatchee
After a hiatus since 2008, Rilo Kiley is reuniting for their 2025 tour, aptly named Sometimes When You’re On, You’re Really F**king On. This marks their first headlining tour in over 15 years, featuring the original lineup: Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Jason Boesel. The band is also celebrating the release of their greatest hits album, That’s How We Choose To Remember It. Waxahatchee is the perfect complement. Known for her introspective lyrics and blend of indie rock and Americana, Waxahatchee's recent work has garnered critical acclaim.
Fans looking to score Petco Park concert tickets early should take note of several presale opportunities in the week before the general public onsale. These may include exclusive access through the artist presale, Live Nation Presale, Ticketmaster Presale, the venue, partners like Spotify, credit cards and other VIP opportunities, and the Padres organization itself. Each of these typically requires a presale code for early access to tickets, offering fans a better shot at securing their preferred seats before tickets open up to everyone.
For presale codes, eligible parties will be notified ahead of the presale. In general, presales are staggered across the days leading up to the public onsale and may be limited in quantity. Signing up for artist newsletters, Spotify notifications, and fan clubs is one way to score these valuable presale access codes.
Unless otherwise noted, concerts at Petco Park are rain or shine. The show must go on! You may be allowed to bring a small, collapsable umbrella, depending on the event (Umbrellas not allowed at Chris Stapleton).
San Diego is fortunate to boast some large, world-class concert venues to see bands play, many outdoors. Among the best in the San Diego area include:
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - New in 2021, an iconic confluence of architectural, auditory and natural beauty on the San Diego waterfront. View website
CalCoast Open Air Theater - Unique, 4000-seat outdoor amphitheatre at San Diego State University, built in 1941. View website
Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay - This smaller outdoor venue near the airport in Point Loma draws big names to its stage, View website
Viejas Arena (Cox Arena) Also located on SDSU campus. 12,000-seat basketball arena also hosts concerts. - View website
House of Blues - Right around the corner from Petco Park in downtown San Diego, this national chain is well-known. - View website
Chula Vista Amphitheater - 20,000 seats and almost as many name changes (North Island Credit Union, Coors, Cricket Wireless, Sleep Train) - View website
Top Southern California Concerts in 2025
In addition to the stellar lineup coming to Petco Park, here are some of the top concerts to watch for in 2025 at other venues in and around San Diego:
March 10, 2025 - Tyler, The Creator (Pechanga Arena San Diego)
May 1, 2025 - Morrissey (San Diego Civic Theatre)
May 10 & 11, 2025- James Taylor (The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park)