San Diego County Fair Announces 2026 Paddock Concert Series Lineup

SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego County Fair on Tuesday announced the lineup for the 2026 Chevrolet Paddock Concert Series.

The Paddock Concert Series includes a collection of Grammy-winning artists, hitmakers and fan-favorite tribute acts. The nightly series is included in the price of fair admission.

"At the fair, your admission ticket already unlocks a full day of fun, and the Chevrolet Paddock Concert Series puts the exclamation point on an unforgettable day," said Katie Mueller, chief operations officer of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which produces the San Diego County Fair. "It's a tremendous entertainment value for families, for music lovers of every generation, and for anyone who wants to make summer memories together."

Rock band Blue Öyster Cult opens the series on June 10 at the Chevrolet Paddock Stage. The Paddock Concert Series begins at 9 p.m. each evening unless otherwise noted.

This year's lineup includes:

• Wednesday, June 10 – Blue Öyster Cult
• Thursday, June 11 (8 p.m.) – Hoobastank
• Friday, June 12 – Morgan Leigh Band
• Saturday, June 13 – Artifakts
• Sunday, June 14 – Domingueando DJ
• Wednesday, June 17 – ZZ TEX tribute to ZZ Top
• Thursday, June 18 – Country Night
• Friday, June 19 – SHREKNO
• Saturday, June 20 – Red NOT Chili Peppers tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Sunday, June 21 – B-Side Players
• Wednesday, June 24 – Los Lonely Boys
• Thursday, June 25 – C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams
• Friday, June 26 – Chasin' U tribute to Morgan Wallen
• Saturday, June 27 (8 p.m.) – Top of the World tribute to The Carpenters
• Sunday, June 28 – Banda Raíces Sinaloenses
• Wednesday, July 1 – Matthew Phillips
• Thursday, July 2 – Kissed Alive tribute to KISS
• Friday, July 3 – Jefferson Starship
• Saturday, July 4 – Brownies & Lemonade presenting special guests TBA
• Sunday, July 5 – Domingueando DJ

The fair opens June 10 and runs through July 5 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. The fair will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.