Del Mar Racetrack Concert Series back Next YearIn 1994 the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club brought live music to Fridays with free concerts. Over the years the free Summer Concert Series has attracted the likes of Cake, Weezer, ZZ Top, Billy Idol, Devo, Gnarls Barkley, Ziggy Marley, Matisyahu, Violent Femmes and Jason Mraz. But in 2001 a singer/songwriter/surfer named Jack Johnson put Del Mar on the musical map (or was it the other way around)? This was the 2011 Lineup: 7/22: G Love & Special Sauce 7/29: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club 7/30: Ziggy Marley salutes the Legends of Reggae 8/5: The Bravery 8/6: Weezer 8/12: Jimmy Eat World 8/19: Devo 8/26: Airborne Toxic Event 9/2: Fitz and the Tantrums 9/4: Ben Harper
All concerts will be held in a new venue, the Seaside Stage. The improved venue offers better sight lines, the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop and better access to concert-goer services and amenities. All ten performances of the Del Mar Summer Concert Series are free for fans attending the races. The Seaside Stage is a non-smoking venue. For Friday shows, as is the case with attending the races, patrons under 18-years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Patrons must be 18 years or older to attend any of the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) concerts. Following the last race, concert prices are $20. No reserved seats, standing room only so get here early. Concert starts after the races. Del Mar Concert Series Del Mar Fair ConcertsThe Del Mar Fairgrounds are an excellent venue for some of the world's largest musical acts. Many legends and icons have performed here over the years and it continues to attract top name bands.For the San Diego County Fair, which just closed, here were a few of the headliners: The Doobie Brothers, Neon Trees, Willie Nelson, Kirk Franklin, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, Travis Tritt, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Beach Boys, Joan Jett, Big Time Rush, Grand Funk Railroad, Jenni Rivera, and REO Speedwagon. Check back here for the 2012 concert series lineup...
For more information on the San Diego Fair's concerts: Don't Forget the BUT! (Belly Up Tavern) in Solana BeachSince the '70's, the Belly Up Tavern has provided first class musical entertainment in an intimate, fun setting. Voted San Diego's Best Live Music Venue, the tradition continues. Some of the upcoming concert include Donovan Frankenreiter, Horace Andy, Atomic Groove, Toots and the Maytalls and plenty more.Highlights are always seeing the "local' band, the Mar Dels, tearing it up! Come see who's playing here: |
