San Diego's Vibrant Live Music Scene: Upcoming Performances, Venues, and Festivals

San Diego's live music scene is vibrant and diverse, offering a wide range of performances across various venues. In the next three days, several notable artists and bands are set to perform in San Diego.

On January 22, 2025, Don Carlos and Pato Banton will be performing at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Tickets are available on Songkick and other ticketing platforms. On the same day, Ric Scales and Auz Fontaine will be at Soda Bar, while Dancing Strangers and Orlok will be performing at the Casbah[4].

Popular venues hosting live music events include the Belly Up Tavern, which has a capacity of 600 and has hosted artists like No Doubt and Childish Gambino early in their careers. The House of Blues San Diego, with its multiple stages, is another key venue, accommodating crowds up to 1,000 at its main stage and smaller crowds at the Voodoo Room. SOMA San Diego, with two stages, hosts a variety of acts, including mainstage shows for up to 2,300 people and sidestage shows for up to 500[1][3].

In terms of music festivals and special events, San Diego is gearing up for several major festivals later in the year, including San Diego Shamrock 2025, CRSSD Festival 2025, and Boots In The Park (San Diego) 2025, though these are not within the next three days[2].

Emerging local artists and bands to watch include those frequently booked at venues like Soda Bar, which specializes in indie and rock bands, and Whistle Stop, known for indie and underground acts. The Ché Café, a worker co-operative and live music venue on the University of California San Diego campus, also hosts all-ages rock concerts featuring local and regional artists[3][5].

For the most current and detailed information on upcoming concerts, performances, and ticket availability, platforms like Bandsintown and Songkick provide comprehensive listings and updates on live music events in San Diego.