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.

Major Entertainment at a Glance

Please click to see a chart of our major entertainment, or use the links at the left to see entertainment on a particular stage.

San Diego County Fair Summer Concert Series

The San Diego County Fair's 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. This guarantees you a specific seat, so you can enjoy the Fair right up to concert time.

Chevrolet Paddock Concert Series

The Chevrolet Paddock Concert Series features nationally known performers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Fair's most intimate concert setting.

Solid Gold Series

The Solid Gold Series brings to the San Diego County Fair the music of performers who first achieved fame and their following during the 1960s and 1970s. These Thursday shows are free with Fair admission, and there is no reserved seating.

Coors Light Rock On Stage

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.

Chevrolet Del Mar Arena

The Chevrolet Del Mar Arena features exciting animal and motor sports entertainment, such as the horse shows, Demo Derby, Monster Trucks, Hip Hop Dance Battle, the San Diego International Beer Festival and much more.

Musicpalooza Talent Contest

In 2009, we celebrated our "Music Mania" theme in a big way, with the biggest talent contest ever seen in San Diego County! Musicpalooza had two divisions, bands and solo singer, with a $25,000 first prize in each division. Read more about the Musicpalooza contest.

Featured Performers

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 Turkey Stampede, and bands such as the Jackstraws, Dixie Hasslers and Circle City Sidewalk Stompers.

Grandstand Artists 1936-2008

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!