Upcoming Musical Events in San Diego 2021 

The pandemic changed the world in a storm, with many of the year’s biggest events being postponed or canceled to mitigate the risk of spreading the virus. Now, with a large population already vaccinated, things are starting to get back on track, with more events in San Diego coming up.

San Diego events in 2021 have made a comeback, although slightly different from what you’re used to. Concerts, live performances, musical events, and festivals still remain a high-risk, which is why authorities recommend that even vaccinated individuals continue to wear face masks and follow social distancing protocols set by the CDC to reduce the spread of the latest variant of the coronavirus.

After a season of lockdowns in 2020, audiences, musicians, and organizers, as well as many of the communities that stage the major concerts, are eager to return to the scene. Large music festivals now appear to be an unstoppable movement and, according to health experts, a preventable risk.

That being said, there are numerous musical events and concerts in San Diego in 2021, should you be interested in attending one responsibly.

Baja Beach Fest – From August 13^th to 15^th, and August 20^th to 22^nd

Along with other events in San Diego, the Baja Beach Fest was postponed as a result of the pandemic. The open-air festival features reggaeton and Latin trap music, staring performers Ozuna, Karol G, and J Balvin this year.

The performers, production personnel, and the attendees must abide by social distancing protocols, wear masks, and provide proof of vaccination before attending the event. Moreover, ticketholders who test positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed to attend the event. For this purpose, in the days leading up to the opening of the festival, COVID-19 testing facilities for the Baja Beach Fest will be open in Tijuana and Rosarito for last-minute testing.

Proof of immunization must be submitted through the festival’s portal to enforce compliance and allow participants to access their festival wristbands. The festival’s opening weekend, August 13th to 15th, is already sold out, and 85 percent of the passes for the following weekend have also been booked, according to the festival’s website.

Luke Bryan’s Tour: “Proud to be Right Here” – On September 23^rd

As this tour was halted due to the worldwide pandemic, Bryan’s fans have remained loyal and helped to propel several songs off the album to No. 1 – notably “What She Wants Tonight,” “One Margarita,” “Knockin’ Boots,” and “Down To One” — the majority of which Bryan has yet to perform live.

His tour-concluding performance will take place at San Diego’s largest outdoor concert venue, the Chula Vista amphitheater. Runaway June and Dylan Scoot will be opening the show.

Other Concerts at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater

Some of the biggest concerts in San Diego in 2021 will take place at this venue, including,

• Rebelution on August 14^th
  
  
• The Black Crowes on August 18^th
  
  
• Jonas Brothers: The Remember This Tour on August 25^th
  
  
• Pitbull: I Feel Good Tour on September 19^th
  
  
• Kiss on September 25^th
  
  
• Alanis Morissette on September 30^th
  
  
• Brad Paisley Tour on October 2^nd
  
  
• Daryl Hall & John Oates on October 3^rd
  
  
• Maroon 5 on October 5^th
  
  
• The Doobie Brothers on October 8^th
  
  
• Florida Georgia Line on November 4^th

The Hella Mega Tour at Petco Park – On August 29^th

Green Day will be touring in support of their latest album, Father of All Mother#@ percent *s, which was released in early 2020. Weezer also released a new album. Fall Out Boy will go on the road to promote their greatest hits album. Also joining them on stage is The Interrupters.

Thornton Winery Champagne Concert Series – Starting From August 27^th

Located in Temecula Wine Country, the Champagne Concert Series is a 32-year-old stellar lineup of national artists who perform in an acoustically superb and intimate terrace.

For the Champagne Concert Series, the beautiful venue provides a spectacular and memorable musical experience. The adored yearly occasion is a prominent and anticipated event because of its spectacular vistas and wonderful cuisine and drinks.

This year, the event will open with guitarist Peter White and the talented saxophonist Euge Groove. They will be followed by Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns from September 11^th to 12^th, Chris Botti on September 18^th, Rick Braun and Richard Elliot on October 2^nd, and finally, boney James on October 23^rd.

Pechanga Arena San Diego Events 2021

San Diego’s Pechanga Arena is the city’s premier venue for sports matches, shows, and musical performances. Notable artists from around the world perform here, and many concerts that were set to take place last year have been rescheduled for this year. The following is a list of this venue’s concerts in San Diego in 2021:

• Marc Anthony on October 24^th
  
  
• Justin Bieber on June 2^nd
  
  
• Grupo Firme on August 14^th
  
  
• Harry Styles on September 2^nd
  
  
• Celine Dion on September 8^th
  
  
• Maluma on September 12^th
  
  
• Gabriel Iglesias on October 2^nd
  
  
• James Taylor and Jackson Browne on November 1^st
  
  
• Jo Koy on December 10^th

Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Concerts in San Diego 2021

Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre is another popular venue for concerts in San Diego in 2021. Here are the artists you can catch at a live performance this year:

• Cypress Hill and Atmosphere on August 14^th
  
  
• Caifanes on September 2^nd
  
  
• Counting Crows on September 8^th
  
  
• Matt Sucich on September 8^th
  
  
• Needtobreathe on September 14^th
  
  
• John Legend on September 19^th
  
  
• Modest Mouse and The Districts on September 22^nd
  
  
• Matchbox Twenty on September 30^th
  
  
• Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler, and Tai Verdes on October 2^nd
  
  
• Brett Young, Maddie, and Tae, and Filmore on October 3^rd
  
  
• Van Morrison and Taj Mahal on October 5^th
  
  
• TLC and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony on October 7^th
  
  
• Cristian Castro and Mijares on October 9^th
  
  
• Brothers Osborne on October 15^th
  
  
• Outlaw Music Festival Feat. Willie Nelson & Family 2021 –
  
  with Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, and Ida Mae on October 17^th
  
  
• Primus on October 19^th
  
  
• Rod Wave on October 20^th
  
  
• Erykah Badu on October 22^nd
  
  
• Pancho Barraza on October 23^rd
  
  
• Lord Huron on October 27^th
  
  
• Alejandro Sanz on October 28^th
  
  
• Khruangbin and Kikagaku Moyo on November 7^th