NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 25, 2026San Diego
San Diego live music guide for late August and early September
This guide highlights upcoming live music performances in San Diego, including local band homecomings, tribute shows, and touring acts scheduled between August 28 and September 2. Venues across the city will host a variety of genres ranging from soul and jazz to 1980s pop and country.
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Residents can use this schedule to plan attendance for various cultural and musical events occurring at local venues throughout the city.
Key Facts
- Thee Sacred Souls perform at Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Aug. 28.
- The Stinkfoot Orchestra performs a Frank Zappa tribute at Music Box on Aug. 28.
- Brian Levy performs a John Coltrane tribute at La Jolla Community Center on Aug. 28.
- Steve Knight performs at The Holding Company on Aug. 29.
- Lost 80s Live concert festival takes place at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Aug. 29.
- Classic Albums Live performs The Beatles' 'White Album' at the Rady Shell on Aug. 29.
- Karlos Paez performs at Lou Lou’s on Aug. 30.
- Danyavaad And The Shimmy Sisters perform at Tango Del Rey on Aug. 30.
- Sara Petite hosts an album release show at The Belly Up Tavern on Sept. 2.
- A Ritchie Valens tribute concert takes place at the Epstein Family Amphitheater on Sept. 2.
Who's Mentioned
otherThe Stinkfoot Orchestra“Frank Zappa tribute band”locationThe Belly Up Tavern“Venue for Sara Petite”otherClassic Albums Live“Tribute band performing at the Rady Shell”personFrank Zappa“Historical musician with San Diego ties”personSteve Knight“Reggae artist performing at The Holding Company”locationMusic Box“Venue for The Stinkfoot Orchestra”personKarlos Paez“Musician performing at Lou Lou’s”locationThe Holding Company“Venue for Steve Knight”locationRady Shell“Venue for Beatles tribute”otherLost 80s Live“Touring concert festival at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay”locationEpstein Family Amphitheater“Venue for Ritchie Valens tribute”personNapoleon Murphy Brock“Musician performing with The Stinkfoot Orchestra”locationHumphreys Concerts by the Bay“Venue for Lost 80s Live”personRitchie Valens“Subject of tribute concert at Epstein Family Amphitheater”otherThee Sacred Souls“Band performing at Gallagher Square”locationGallagher Square at Petco Park“Venue for Thee Sacred Souls”locationLa Jolla Community Center“Venue for jazz concert”personSara Petite“Country singer performing at The Belly Up Tavern”otherDanyavaad And The Shimmy Sisters“Band performing at Tango Del Rey”personBrian Levy“Jazz saxophonist performing at La Jolla Community Center”