San Diego Symphony: Rady Shell Summer 2026 Season Brochure

FRIDAYSERIES

SERIES A | 8 CONCERTS

JUN 26 Opening Night with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Rafael Payare, conductor; Stefan Jackiw, violin

JUL 3 Blockbuster Broadway!

Evan Roider, conductor; Jessica Hendy, Alex Getlin, and Scott Coulter, vocals; John Boswell, piano and vocals; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JUL 10 Let The Sunshine In: The Music of ‘69

Ted Sperling, conductor; Morgan James, Bryonha Marie, and Noah J. Ricketts, vocals; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JUL 31 The Music of John Williams

David Newman, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 14 The Gershwins in Hollywood

Starting at $222

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Rob Fisher, conductor; Michael Feinstein, piano and vocals; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 21 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

Justin Freer, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

SEPT 11 Buddy Guy 90*

SEPT 18 The Sixties Show*

Craig O’Keefe, Tom Licameli, Jim Boggia, Kevin Bents, Scott Devours, and Peter Chiusano, musicians

Note: Additional single-sale Friday concerts are available. See pg. 8 for details.

*The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert

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SERIES B | 4 CONCERTS

JUN 26 Opening Night with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JUL 10 Let The Sunshine In: The Music of ‘69

AUG 14 The Gershwins in Hollywood

SEPT 11 Buddy Guy 90*

SERIES C | 4 CONCERTS

JUL 3 Blockbuster Broadway!

JUL 31 The Music of John Williams

AUG 21 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

SEPT 18 The Sixties Show*

Starting at $131

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Starting at $131

Scan QR code to see all Friday Series pricing options

SATURDAYSERIES

SERIES A | 8 CONCERTS

Starting at $260

JUN 27 The Beach Boys with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchesta

JUL 4 America The Beautiful: 250

Byron Stripling, conductor; Mamie Parris and Leo Manzari, vocals; Bobby Floyd, keys; Rick Shaw, bass; Jim Rupp, drums; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JUL 11 Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd*

AUG 1 St. Vincent with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra TBA, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 8 Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees and Beyond with Rajaton Steven Reineke, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 22 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

Justin Freer, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 29 Classic Albums Live performs The Beatles (The White Album)*

SEP 5 Manteca! A Dizzy Gillespie & Chano Pozo Celebration*

Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet; KSDS Jazz Orchestra

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Note: Additional single-sale Saturday concerts are available. See pg. 8 for details.

*The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert

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SERIES B | 4 CONCERTS

JUN 27

JUL 11

AUG 8

The Beach Boys with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd*

Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees and Beyond with Rajaton

Starting at $166

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AUG 29 Classic Albums Live performs The Beatles (The White Album)*

SERIES C | 4 CONCERTS

JUL 4

AUG 1

AUG 22

SEP 5

America The Beautiful: 250

St. Vincent with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

Manteca! A Dizzy Gillespie & Chano Pozo Celebration*

Starting at $138

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SUNDAYSERIES

SERIES A (5 CONCERTS)

JUN 28 Kool & the Gang with The Sugarhill Gang*

JUL 12 Beethoven by the Bay

TBA, conductor; Parker Van Ostrand, piano; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 9 Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes with Reyes Heritage*

AUG 23 Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Stuart Chafetz, conductor; The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 30 Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Enluis Montes Olivar, conductor; Joyce Yang, piano; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Starting at $167

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Note: Additional single-sale Sunday concerts are available. See pg. 8 for details.

SPECIALCONCERTS

MAR 20 Foreigner & the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Stuart Chafetz, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

APR 10 Black Coffee*

APR 11 Reik 2026 Tour*

APR 14 Ethel Cain: The Willoughby Tucker Forever 2026 Tour*

APR 28 An Evening with James Taylor & His All-Star Band*

May 1 Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Scott Terrell, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

May 2 Bob Moses & Cannons: Afterglow Tour*

May 3 Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Scott Terrell, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

May 10 The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton*

May 20 YUNGBLUD: Idols World Tour*

JUN 9 Paul Simon: A Quiet Celebration*

JUN 10 Louis Tomlinson: How Did We Get Here? World Tour*

JUN 12 Classic Albums Live performs the Eagles: Their Greatest Hits*

JUL 17 Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

Arnie Roth, conductor; RIKKI, vocals; San Diego Symphony Orchestra; San Diego Master Chorale

JUL 18 How To Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Jason Seber, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 2 Sarah McLachlan: Better Broken Tour*

AUG 7 Disney ‘80s-’90s Celebration in Concert

Jason Seber, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 16 Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour*

AUG 18 Mt. Joy: Celebrating 10 Years*

AUG 28 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

Larry Loh, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

SEPT 16 “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour*

SEPT 26 Mariachi USA*

SANROWDIEGO

ALL-INCLUSIVE PREMIUM SEATING

• Reserved premium table with all-inclusive food and beverages for 6 guests

• 3-course meal, including beer and wine

• In-seat table service

• Priority purchasing and presale access for additional events at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Jacobs Music Center

• Dedicated service representative

For pricing and package information, contact Casey Patterson at cpatterson@sandiegosymphony.org or by phone/text at (619) 236-5400

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park’s culinary program, The Shell Provisions, offers an impressive range of local specialties in partnership with San Diego-based concepts including URBAN KITCHEN GROUP, offering burgers, chicken, poke, and more; BIGA pizza and salad; Puesto tacos; Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream deserts; Wicked Popcorn; and other specialties including vegan and glutenfree options. Table service is available for most concerts in the Marina section offering beverage service and preordered dinners by celebrity chef Richard Blas. Prebys Plaza dining pavilion offers dining tables, allowing concertgoers to enjoy some of the best tastes San Diego has to offer while taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of the city.

As a commitment to the community and our shared environment, our partners in The Shell Provisions have eliminated single-use plastic and will continue to pursue additional recycling opportunities.

HOW TOORDER

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

• Savings of up to 33%, including discounted fees

• Priority seating selection

• Priority access to purchase parking for events before general public

• Discounts on additional series concerts

• Dedicated service representatives

• Presale access to tickets for all concerts throughout the year

• Exchanges to other subscription concerts

• Special offers from San Diego Symphony partners

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

TheShell.org

Existing subscribers may log into their account to renew or request changes to their seating location.

CONTACT THE TICKET OFFICE

Tickets@SanDiegoSymphony.org (619) 235-0804

For questions or additional assistance, please contact our Ticket Office.

Hours: Weekdays: 10am-6pm Weekends: Open on concert days from 12pm-Intermission

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San Diego Symphony

ATTN: Ticket Office 1245 Seventh Avenue San Diego, CA 92101

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