 Concerts & Entertainment
The San Diego County Fair is non-stop entertainment! Nationally known singers, musicians and comedians will appear on the Grandstand Stage, and hundreds of other entertainers will perform on nine additional stages and entertainment venues. Click on the turquoise titles below for more information.
Scroll down to watch the special "flash mob" video, when more than 200 zombies performed the "Thriller" dance at the Fair on Michael Jackson Day!
Major Entertainment at a Glance
Please click to see a chart of our major entertainment, or use the links below to see the entertainment lineup on a particular stage.
Concerts and Entertainment at the Fair
 The Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series features well-known singers, bands and comedians, performing on our largest stage, the Heineken Grandstand Stage. Most shows are free with Fair admission for unreserved seats, but you can buy a reserved seat for any of the shows.
The Paddock Concert Series features nationally known performers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus bonus concerts June 25 and July 5, in the Fair's most intimate concert setting.
 The Coors Light Rock On Stage late-night lineup features the best singers and bands in Southern California and the Southwest, including some of the most outstanding tribute bands in the nation.
 The Chevrolet Del Mar Arena features exciting animal and motor sports entertainment, such as horse shows, Demo Derby, Monster Trucks, Hip Hop Dance Battle, the San Diego International Beer Festival and much more.
Featured Performers introduces some exciting new entertainers and shows, as well as provides details on popular entertainers who return to the Fair each year, such as the hypnotist show, animal shows such as the Camel Dairy, and bands such as the Jackstraws, Dixie Hasslers and Circle City Sidewalk Stompers.
 Late-Night Entertainment is your guide to what's happening on the grounds after 6:00PM. Stop by after work, or on the weekends!
The biggest talent contest in San Diego County, Musicpalooza, is back for 2010! We have the winners, so click the title to read all about it.
The The Sixth Annual Gospel Festival was Saturday, June 26, with more than 30 gospel artists on multiple stages. Gospel artists Marvin Sapp and J Moss capped the day's festivities with an uplifting concert on the Grandstand Stage. Please click the title to see when we'll have information on the 2011 Gospel Festival, our 7th annual!
Grandstand Artists 1936-2009
From Bob Hope to Bob Dylan, from Edgar Bergen to Eddie Money, the Fair's Grandstand Stage has been a mainstay of San Diego entertainment for more than 70 years. See who has been featured on our main stage over the years!
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