VISTA — The Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista commenced its 2025 concert series this last weekend with three powerhouse performances, and several more are on the calendar for the coming months.
The opening weekend of this year’s Moonlight Concert Series included performances by Bon Jovi tribute band Wanted, Yachtley Crew, and Los Lobos on March 27, 28, and 29, respectively. Over 2,000 people attended the sold-out Yachtley Crew performance.
The theater will have another jam-packed weekend in the coming days, with the music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh on Thursday (tickets $25-$45), Queen Nation on Friday (tickets $35-$55), and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas on Saturday (tickets $45-75).
Additional shows in the 2025 series are as follows:
May 22 — Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute ($35-$55)
May 23 — The Sixties Show ($25-$45)
May 24 – Michael W. Smith Beyond the Far Horizon Tour ($45-$75)
July 31 — Mick Adamans and The Stones ($25-$45)
Aug. 1 — Uptown: A Celebration of Motown and Soul ($25-$45)
Aug. 2 — Leann Rimes ($45-$75)
Oct. 2 — Anything For Salinas Band: Tribute to Selena ($25-$45)
Oct. 3 — 24k Magic: The #1 Tribute to Bruno Mars ($25-$45)
Oct. 4 — Pop 2000 Tour: Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, O-Town, BBMak, LFO and Ryan Cabrera ($35-$55)
Tickets are available online at moonlightstage.com/shows-tickets/moonlight-concerts. Ticket prices vary between the amphitheatre seating and general admission seating on the upper and lower lawns.
Gates open for each of the shows at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Parking is free onsite.
Attendees are permitted to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages, and chairs are provided with each ticket. Wine, beer, seltzer and more will also be available for purchase onsite.
The Moonlight is also presenting the lineup for its 44th Summer Musicals season beginning this month.
“Grease” runs from April 30 to May 17, “Waitress” runs from June 4 to 21, “Anastasia The Musical” runs from July 9 to 26, “Fiddler on the Roof” runs from Aug. 13 to 30, and “The Prince of Egypt” runs from Sept. 10 to 27.
Season subscriptions and single tickets are available online at moonlightstage.com/events-tickets/2025-summer-musicals.
The Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at Brengle Terrace Park on Vale Terrace Drive in Vista.
