Live Entertainment in San Diego

American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter presents national touring stand-up comedians in downtown San Diego's entertainment district.

Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach north of San Diego is a beloved Quonset-hut-style venue presenting touring roots, rock, and jazz acts since 1974, one of North County's most storied music clubs.

House of Blues San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter presents national touring acts across its music hall stage, part of the House of Blues chain anchoring downtown San Diego's nightlife district.

Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Shelter Island presents a scenic outdoor waterfront amphitheater hosting touring jazz, rock, and pop artists with San Diego Bay views since 1976.

Observatory North Park is a restored historic theater presenting touring indie, rock, and electronic acts as one of San Diego's premier mid-size concert venues.

San Diego Civic Theatre is Southern California's most important performing arts venue outside Los Angeles — a 2,993-seat downtown theater presenting San Diego Opera, Broadway touring shows, and major cultural performances. San Diego's extraordinary military and civilian population diversity and its consistent investment in performing arts infrastructure create a theater that serves one of the most geographically unique cities in America.