Get Ready to Rock: San Diego's Hottest Summer Concerts & Music Festivals of 2025
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When the sun’s out and the ocean breeze is calling, San Diego turns up the volume! We hope you’re ready to tune-in to local music festivals and outdoor concerts that bring the rhythm of summer to life. Whether you’re craving chill island vibes, smooth jazz, or full-blown festival energy, there’s something for everyone.
San Diego Castles is here as your insider’s guide to the can't-miss music events happening across San Diego this summer. Let’s dive in!
📍 Hoyt Park | 10711 Canyon Lake Dr, San Diego, CA 92131
📅 Select Sundays this summer.
This beloved neighborhood tradition is what San Diego summers are all about—laid-back, community-focused, and full of good tunes. Pack a picnic, bring your beach chairs (low ones, please!), and enjoy an evening under the stars with your neighbors. Symphony in the Park is a nonprofit event series that supports local school music programs and features performances by some of San Diego’s best local bands.
P.S. - Don’t forget to swing by the first concert on June 8th—San Diego Castles Realty will be the first sponsor to kick-off this much-loved series!
📍 Del Mar Fairgrounds, Corona Grandstand Stage
📅 June 11th - July 7th
The San Diego County Fair isn’t just about deep-fried Oreos and carnival rides—it’s also home to some of the biggest summer performances. The Toyota Summer Concert Series brings chart-topping acts and tribute bands—like Foreigner and Ziggy Marley—to the fair’s Grandstand Stage. Reserved seats sell quickly, but many shows are free with fair admission. Don’t miss this classic SoCal summer tradition!
📍 Embarcadero Marina Park North | 400 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
📅 June 14th, 2025
If you're dreaming of a tropical getaway but not leaving SoCal, Island Vibe is your answer. This one-day festival brings together artists and dancers from Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia for a celebration of Pacific Island culture. Expect a vibrant vendor village, island-inspired eats, and plenty of opportunities to dance the day away. It’s a cultural celebration you won’t want to miss!
📍 The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
📅 June 21st - 22nd, 2025
Calling all jazz lovers! The 7th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival brings world-class jazz musicians to one of the city’s most scenic venues. The Rady Shell, perched on the San Diego Bay, offers the perfect backdrop for a weekend of smooth sounds and cool vibes. Gates open at 2:45 PM, and the music starts at 3:30 PM—grab your tickets early, because this one fills up fast!
📍 Powerhouse Park | 1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
📅 Select Tuesdays this summer
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and get ready to enjoy one of the most picturesque concert experiences in the county. The Del Mar Summer Twilight Concert Series features free outdoor performances overlooking the ocean, with a wide range of musical styles—from classic rock and soul to reggae and swing. Pre-show acts kick things off at 6:00 PM, with headliners taking the stage at 7:00 PM. The sunsets are spectacular and the vibes are unbeatable.
📍 Gallagher Square | 840 K St, San Diego, CA 92101
📅 August 30th - 31st, 2025
Rooted in island and reggae culture, the Holo Holo Music Festival is more than just a concert—it’s a journey. This two-day event will bring together artists who embody the spirit of aloha with performances, food vendors, and community connection. From its roots in Hawaii to new stages in California, Holo Holo is all about movement, music, and good vibes.
📍 Oceanside Pier
📅 September 19th - 21st, 2025
This free three-day festival is the largest women’s surf and lifestyle event in the world—and it’s right in our backyard! In addition to watching the world’s best female surfers compete in a WSL QS 5000 event, attendees can catch live music performances from big-name artists like Bishop Briggs and Cee Lo Green. There’s also a female DJ competition, wellness classes, and a festival village that supports female entrepreneurs and nonprofits. It’s family-friendly, empowering, and packed with fun.
📍 Shoreline Waterfront | 386 Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 July 26th-27th, 2025
Okay, okay—this one's technically not in San Diego, but you have to include a classic. The legendary Vans Warped Tour is making a return, and it's just a road trip away. For punk rock fans, this two-day throwback festival is an absolute must.
From oceanside concerts to island-inspired festivals, summer in San Diego is bursting with music, culture, and good vibes. Whether you're dancing barefoot on the grass in Scripps Ranch or jamming out at The Rady Shell, there's no better time to experience all the rhythm San Diego has to offer.
And if you're thinking about making your home base in America's Finest City, it pays to work with agents who know the area inside and out. That's why you should partner with the local experts at San Diego Castles Realty—we'll help you find your perfect place to call home, right where the music plays.
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San Diego Castles is here as your insider’s guide to the can't-miss music events happening across San Diego this summer.
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