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Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her Grammy Award-winning albums, "Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw," which featured hits “Something to Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” among others. The 13-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and Rolling Stone named the slide guitar ace one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.” On tour for the better part of the last four years, Raitt has connected with audiences in North America, the UK, Ireland, Europe and Australia since the release of her critically acclaimed, three-time Grammy Award-winning studio album, "Just Like That…" in 2022. Recognized for her 55+ year career and multi-faceted artistic contributions, most recently Raitt was a Kennedy Center Honoree (Class of 2024), received the Billboard Women in Music Icon Award (2022) and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2021). Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Bonnie Raitt on Facebook / Instagram

Craig O’Keefe, bass, vocals, guitar Tom Licameli, guitar, vocals, bass Jim Boggia, guitar, vocals, ukulele Kevin Bents, keyboards, vocals, guitar, bass Scott Devours, drums Peter Chiusano, keyboards From New York City comes the greatest 1960s musical re-creation show on Earth! This popular, award-winning Off-Broadway production delivers a high-energy, multimedia immersive experience that transports audiences back in time – built around a thrilling, note-for-note live concert re-creation. The members of "The Sixties Show" were hand-picked to perform and record with The Who, Sir Paul McCartney, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, The Bee Gees, The Rascals, Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen (Steely Dan). What you’re about to experience isn’t nostalgia. Time travel is real. It just sounds different than you’d expect. You’re not watching the past. You’re moving through it. What happens on stage isn’t a reenactment. It’s a loop. A current. A feedback circuit of memory and energy. What happened then is happening again. Right now. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history.  A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings.  His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200.  Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role. VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Follow this link for more information on VIP packages. --- Special Guest Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).  Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Be advised that this concert will contain strobe lighting elements. "Weird Al" Yankovic on Facebook / Instagram

Buddy Guy brings his 90th birthday celebration to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! At nearly 90 years old, he stands as one of the most influential guitarists in American music. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of Chicago’s explosive West Side sound, Buddy Guy remains a guiding force for generations of rock and blues legends. The nine-time Grammy winner has also earned a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Billboard Century Award, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone ranks him #23 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” underscoring his unmatched impact on modern music. Born in 1936 to a sharecropper’s family in rural Louisiana, Guy arrived in Chicago in 1957 and went on to reshape the sound of the electric guitar through groundbreaking work with Chess Records and influential recordings of his own. His recent achievements include a 2019 Grammy win for "The Blues Is Alive and Well" and the acclaimed PBS American Masters documentary "Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away." Today, as he celebrates 90 years, Buddy Guy remains an American music icon – one of the last living architects of the electric blues tradition. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Buddy Guy on Facebook / Instagram

Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet KSDS Jazz Orchestra A single rhythm changed the course of jazz. When trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie joined forces with Cuban percussionist Chano Pozo, they ignited a sound the world had never heard. This concert celebrates their groundbreaking collaboration and the birth of Afro-Cuban jazz, with foundational hits “Manteca,” “Tin Tin Deo,” “Cubana Be, Cubana Bop,” and many others performed by San Diego Symphony's Jazz curator and 10-time San Diego Music Award winner Gilbert Castellanos alongside the KSDS Jazz Orchestra. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Enluis Montes Olivar, conductor Joyce Yang, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra TCHAIKOVSKY: Capriccio italien, Op. 45 TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 23 TCHAIKOVSKY: Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32 TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture, Op. 49 An audience favorite returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with an evening devoted to the passionate, melodic genius of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Conductor Enluis Montes Olivar leads the San Diego Symphony in a thrilling program featuring the exuberant Capriccio italien, the sweeping Piano Concerto No. 1 with Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang, the dramatic tone poem Francesca da Rimini, and the crowd-pleasing 1812 Overture. The night concludes with spectacular pyrotechnics illuminating the bay, amplifying the excitement of this unforgettable celebration of Tchaikovsky’s music. Bold melodies, virtuosic fireworks, and a dazzling waterfront setting make this a can’t-miss summer tradition. Please Note: This concert features pyrotechnics. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Pastaria Vivi was founded by chefs Brandon Jennings and William Treff, whose combined decades of experience span Michelin-recognized dining rooms, award-winning seafood spots, and some of San Diego’s most respected restaurants. Jennings and Treff, alongside Chef Harrison Axelrod who most recently served as Executive Chef of Rancho Santa Fe institution Mille Fleurs, bring complementary perspectives shaped by fine-dining kitchens and hands-on pasta experience, blending Northern Italian tradition with California’s wealth of seasonal ingredients. Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Pastaria Vivi will be open daily with a flexible retail format that allows guests to pick up ready-to-cook meals, shop a curated selection of quality antipasti and pantry staples, and “try-before-you-buy” taste from a select à la carte menu, ensuring fresh pasta can be an everyday staple for the North County community. At the core of the concept is the fresh pasta and sauce counter, offering mix-and-match pasta and sauce combinations designed to bridge the gap between a quick meal and elevated home cooking. A rotating lineup of handmade shapes are crafted each morning—including tagliatelle, pappardelle, ravioli, and tortellini—paired with slow-simmered sauces like Bolognese, pomodoro, roasted garlic Alfredo, and seasonally-inspired specials. An abbreviated selection of pastas will be available for dine-in, including pappardelle Bolognese, heirloom tomato bucatini, and Pastaria Vivi’s signature green striped farfalle served with basil pesto.Handmade focaccia, seasonal antipasti, and classic desserts like fresh cannoli will also be available for purchase at the pasta counter. Guests can expect to see the following pasta and sauce combinations on the menu board, which was designed by local artist Katie Bush, available upon opening: ● Farfalle - basil pesto, pine nut, parmigiano ● Pappardelle - beef + pork Bolognese, pecorino ● Ravioli - spinach + ricotta, garlic, oregano ● Tortellini - mortadella + prosciutto, brodo ● Bucatini - heirloom marinara, basil, olive oil Additionally, guests can expect the following antipasti selections: ● Fresh baked focaccia - rosemary, maldon salt ● Handmade burrata - stracciatella, Galantino olive oil ● Prosciutto di Parma - aged 24 months ● Nonna’s Meatball - pomodoro, parmigiano To round out their counter experience, dessert options include: ● Ricotta cannoli - pistachio or chocolate ● Tiramisu

Classic Albums Live brings note-for-note precision and electrifying energy to The Beatles ("The White Album"), faithfully recreating every track from the legendary double LP by The Beatles. With meticulous attention to detail and world-class musicianship, this concert experience captures the spirit, nuance, and experimentation that made the 1968 release a landmark in rock history. From the raw grit of “Helter Skelter” and the driving energy of “Back in the U.S.S.R.” to the intimate beauty of “Blackbird” and “Julia,” hear this groundbreaking album performed live in its entirety, just as you remember it. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Classic Albums Live on Facebook / Instagram

Larry Loh, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present Disney’s "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" in concert featuring Klaus Badelt & Hans Zimmer’s score performed live to the film, conducted by Larry Loh. Oscar® and Grammy® Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and his production team have scored each Pirates of the Caribbean adventure for the franchise. The original score raised the bar for thematic complexity with its orchestral swashbuckling flavor accentuated by the use of horns for melody. ©Disney The presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra San Diego Symphony Orchestra Currently co-starring as The Wizard of Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the critically acclaimed global box office smash, "Wicked," Jeff Goldblum’s storied career now spans six decades of award-winning work as a starring actor in film, television and theater. He has also produced both film and television projects and is an Oscar-nominated director for his short feature film, "Little Surprises." Goldblum launched the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra 30 years ago. Since then, he and his band have performed for delighted audiences throughout the United States and all over the world playing contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook Standards. The group has released three albums, all with Decca Records, that have featured brilliant guest artists including Gregory Porter, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Fiona Apple, Freda Payne, Haley Reinhart, Imelda May and more. The fourth album, Still Blooming, was released last spring featuring guest artists Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johannson and Maiya Sykes. Jeff Goldblum on Facebook / Instagram