Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Del Mar Fairgrounds: Southern Rock Legends Come to San Diego

Overview

Few bands are as woven into the fabric of American rock as Lynyrd Skynyrd — and this September, the Southern rock legends bring more than 50 years of anthems to San Diego. Lynyrd Skynyrd plays the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with special guests Jayden Secor, in a show presented by Surfer's Point LIVE. It's the inaugural night of Surfer's Point LIVE's outdoor pop-up concert series at Del Mar — a coastal, sunset-drenched night of live music.

For anyone who grew up on classic rock radio, this is a bucket-list night: the band behind era-defining hits like "Sweet Home Alabama," "Free Bird," and "Simple Man," performed live under the San Diego sky, with Jayden Secor warming up the crowd. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just want to hear those unmistakable riffs in person, it's a rare chance to catch a true rock institution close to home.

What You Actually Need to Know

• Show: Lynyrd Skynyrd with special guests Jayden Secor (presented by Surfer's Point LIVE)
• Date & time: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds — 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
• Format: An outdoor pop-up concert (Surfer's Point LIVE series)
• Tickets: From $44.78 plus fees, with Reserved Seating, General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Surf Side Box Seat options (plus premium packages) — get tickets on the official Surfer's Point LIVE site
• Info & tickets: surferspointlive.com

About the Show

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the defining bands of Southern rock — a genre they helped invent in the 1970s and have carried for more than half a century. Their catalog is a classic-rock canon: soaring guitar work, road-tested anthems, and a live show built on the kind of songs entire arenas sing back word for word. Expect the hits, the deep cuts, and a crowd that spans generations of fans.

Opening the night is Jayden Secor, a Ventura, California native bringing a high-energy blend of country, rock ’n’ roll, blues, ’90s grunge, and psychedelic jam. His sound is anything but traditional country, making him a fitting start to the night before the headliners take the stage.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds is a great mid-size setting for a show like this — big enough for the energy, intimate enough to feel it, and right by the coast. As the launch of Surfer's Point LIVE's outdoor pop-up series, the night is built around live music, elevated food and drinks, and that sunset-by-the-coast atmosphere. It's the same iconic Del Mar site that hosts the racetrack and the county fair, so it's an easy, familiar destination for a night out.

Good to Know

• Buy tickets early — legacy acts like this draw a wide, multi-generational crowd, and good seats move
• Check the details — exact door times and any schedule updates are on the official Surfer's Point LIVE site closer to the date
• It's outdoors — this is an open-air pop-up concert, so dress for a night under the sky
• Plan for parking and traffic — the Del Mar Fairgrounds has ample parking, but arrive early to get in and settled before the music starts
• Rideshare is a solid option — it's a concert with drinks flowing, so a designated driver or rideshare is the smart call
• Bring a layer — it's near the coast, and Del Mar evenings cool off after sunset
• Check the bag policy — venues typically limit bag sizes, so travel light to speed through entry

However you rock it, a night with Lynyrd Skynyrd is a genuine classic-rock rite of passage — and a memorable one under the Del Mar sky. For more happening around town, browse our full event calendar, or explore more of Del Mar.