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San Diego Concerts in May 2027

San Diego concerts in May 2027 are heating up fast—check the concert calendar below and jump on the best live shows happening all month.

May 01, 2027Sat • 6:30 PM

Queens Of The Stone Age - Perfecth World Tour

Queens of the Stone Age · Pixies

Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA

May 01, 2027Sat • 6:00 PM

The Interrupters

The Interrupters · The Chin Chins

SomaSan Diego, CA

May 02, 2027Sun • 5:00 PM

Peter Antoniou

Main Room at Mic Drop ComedySan Diego, CA

May 06, 2027Thu • 7:00 PM

Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour

Alaska Thunderfuck · Halloween, Alaska

House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA

May 07, 2027Fri • 7:00 PM

Cleopatrick

House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA

May 07, 2027Fri • 9:00 PM

Too Many Zooz - Audio Lipstick Tour

Music BoxSan Diego, CA

May 08, 2027Sat • 9:00 PM

French 79

Music BoxSan Diego, CA

May 08, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

San Diego Symphony: The Genius of Bird - A Charlie Parker Celebration With Charles McPherson

Jacobs Music CenterSan Diego, CA

May 13, 2027Thu • 6:00 PM

Metallica M72 World Tour

Metallica · Avatar

Snapdragon StadiumSan Diego, CA

May 13, 2027Thu • 7:00 PM

Ruby Ibarra

Epstein Family AmphitheaterSan Diego, CA

May 14, 2027Fri • 7:30 PM

Napoleon Dynamite Live!

Epstein Family AmphitheaterSan Diego, CA

May 16, 2027Sun • 2:00 PM

Mariachi los Camperos

Jacobs Music CenterSan Diego, CA

May 19, 2027Wed • 7:00 PM

Keo

Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA

May 20, 2027Thu • 8:00 PM

Leo Middea

Music BoxSan Diego, CA

May 21, 2027Fri • 7:00 PM

Calvin Harris - North America Tour

Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA

May 21, 2027Fri • 7:00 PM

Powerman 5000

House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA

May 22, 2027Sat • 7:00 PM

Calvin Harris - North America Tour

Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA

May 22, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

San Diego Symphony: Northern Lights - Sibelius, Grieg and Nielsen

Jacobs Music CenterSan Diego, CA

May 23, 2027Sun • 7:00 PM

Calvin Harris - North America Tour

Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA

May 23, 2027Sun • 2:00 PM

San Diego Symphony: Northern Lights - Sibelius, Grieg and Nielsen

Jacobs Music CenterSan Diego, CA

May 29, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

San Diego Symphony

Jacobs Music CenterSan Diego, CA

May 30, 2027Sun • 2:00 PM

San Diego Symphony

Jacobs Music CenterSan Diego, CA

Top Artists Coming to San Diego in May 2027

Calvin Harris tickets in San Diego — May 21, 2027 →

Calvin Harris

Producer, DJ, and songwriter Calvin Harris is a modern dance music figurehead with over 35B audio/video streams. He’s collaborated with Frank Ocean, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott, and won a 2013 Grammy for “We Found Love.”

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Metallica tickets in San Diego — May 13, 2027 →

Metallica

Formed in 1981 by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, Metallica is a hugely successful rock band. Their multi-platinum 1991 album Metallica (The Black Album) is Soundscan’s best-selling. Nine Grammys; Rock Hall inductees (2009).

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Limp Bizkit tickets in San Diego — May 13, 2027 →

Limp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit, formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994, is a pioneering nu metal and rap rock band. Fronted by Fred Durst, with Wes Borland, John Otto, and DJ Lethal, they are known for hits like "Nookie" and "Break Stuff." Founding bassist Sam Rivers passed in October 2025. The band remains active, with members pursuing individual projects and the group currently touring, maintaining their influential presence.Read more

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Queens of the Stone Age tickets in San Diego — May 1, 2027 →

Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age are a heavy rock band led by Josh Homme, rising from the 1990s stoner rock underground. Breakthrough albums include Rated R (2000) and Songs for the Deaf (2002) with Dave Grohl, featuring “No One Knows.” ...Like Clockwork hit No. 1.

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Popular Venues for Concerts in San Diego in May

Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University

Capacity12,414

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FAQ

What Concerts Are Coming Up in San Diego in May 2027?

See who’s coming to San Diego in May 2027 with upcoming performers and dates such as Calvin Harris (May 21, 2027), Metallica (May 13, 2027), Limp Bizkit (May 13, 2027), and Queens of the Stone Age (May 1, 2027). Browse our regularly updated concert listings to discover current shows and explore ticket options for your next outing.

What Venues Host Concerts in San Diego in May 2027?

Among the venues with concerts in San Diego during May 2027 are Jacobs Music Center, Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University, Music Box, and House of Blues San Diego. These locations represent part of the concert calendar, not every venue; review individual listings to match each show with its location.

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