DEL MAR — The 2025 San Diego County Fair will feature expanded entertainment, including major musical acts in the Toyota Summer Concert Series and new comedy, theater and immersive performances during Summer Nights at The Sound.
The 22nd District Agricultural Association announced the initial lineup of Grandstand performances for this year’s fair this week, with headlining performances to include Lil Jon and 2 Chainz on June 20, Yeah Yeah Yeahs on June 27, and Third Eye Blind on July 2.
In addition to Grandstand shows, this year’s fair will feature Summer Nights at The Sound, a second entertainment series at The Sound concert venue at the Fairgrounds. The lineup includes performances from comedian and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Marcello Hernández on July 2 and 3, star dog trainer Cesar Millan on June 21, and other unique performances.
“The 2025 San Diego County Fair’s jam-packed entertainment lineup truly offers something for everyone,” said 22nd DAA Board President Frederick Schenk. “With a variety of live music genres, comedy shows, and can’t-miss experiences, the Fair is the perfect place for San Diegans’ summer staycation.”
The 2025 San Diego County Fair will run from June 11 to July 6 and will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. This year’s theme, Summer Pet-tacular, celebrates the connection between animals and humans.
Tickets for all shows during the 2025 fair are on sale as of March 14 at sdfair.com. Tickets to Grandstand and Summer Nights at The Sound shows include same-day admission to the fair.
Show schedule — Grandstand shows
June 11: +LIVE+ and Collective Soul. Ticket prices: $61.60–$128.80
June 12: Foreigner. Ticket prices: $69.44–$141.12
June 13: Maxwell. Ticket prices: $96.20–$169
June 15: Los Tigres del Norte. Ticket prices: $56–$95.20
June 18: Jordan Davis. Ticket prices: $85.12–$126.56
June 19: Xscape. Ticket prices: $45.92–$90.72
June 20: Lil Jon & 2 Chainz. Ticket prices: $67.20–$106.40
June 21: Sammy Johnson, Iam Tongi, and Protoje. Ticket prices: $42.56–$84
June 22: Banda MS. Ticket prices: $76.16–$128.80
June 26: Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Ticket prices: $79.52–$135.52
June 27: Jon Pardi. Ticket prices: $69.44–$112
June 29: Banda El Recodo and Banda Los Recoditos. Ticket prices: $69.44–$112
July 2: Third Eye Blind. Ticket prices: $64.96–$113.12
July 3: Jeff Dunham. Ticket prices: $51.52–$101.92
July 4: Fireworks Spectacular. Ticket prices: $28–$33.60 for reserved seats; floor access is free (but limited) with Fair admission
July 5: Ziggy Marley. Ticket prices: $69.44–$117.60
July 6: Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Ticket prices: $56–$95.20
Show schedule — Summer Nights at The Sound
June 11 and June 12: Taylor Shines — The Laser Spectacular!; 6 p.m.; Ticket prices: $24.84–$25.92
June 13 and June 14: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular; 6 p.m. Ticket prices: $34.56–$43.20
June 18: Hyprov—Improv Under Hypnosis with Asad Mecci and Colin Mochrie; 8 p.m. Ticket prices: $61.56–$75.60
June 20: 50th Anniversary Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick; 8 p.m. Ticket prices: $37.80–$157.24
June 21: Cesar Millan; 6 p.m. Ticket prices: $61.56–$75.60
June 28: Big Gigantic; 8 p.m. Ticket prices: $64.80–$75.60
July 2 and July 3: Marcello Hernández; 8 p.m. Ticket prices: $45.36–$81.00.
Additional acts will be announced in April.
Tickets to the fair are now available online, along with the season pass and Fair Fanatic season pass. For more information about the 2025 fair, visit sdfair.com.
