Marshmello at the San Diego County Fair: Friday, June 19, 2026

Overview

Marshmello brings his genre-defying, helmet-clad EDM phenomenon to the San Diego County Fair on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The Grammy-nominated DJ and producer performs at the Corona Grandstand Stage as part of the Toyota Summer Concert Series — and your concert ticket also includes same-day admission to the entire San Diego County Fair, which runs June 10 to July 5, 2026.

It's one of the biggest electronic music bookings of the County Fair season and arguably the most anticipated show on the entire summer concert calendar in San Diego.

Why Marshmello at the Fair Is a Big Deal

Marshmello is one of the world's most recognized electronic music artists, period. More than 16.8 billion streams on Spotify alone, top 15 most-streamed artists in the world, and the third-most-subscribed artist on YouTube. His genre-blending production has redefined modern dance music, mixing trap, dubstep, future bass, and pop into stadium-scale anthems.

His iconic white helmet alone has become a cultural shorthand. Add to that collaborations with Selena Gomez, Bastille, Halsey, Anne-Marie, Demi Lovato, Khalid, Juice WRLD, Roddy Ricch, and Manuel Turizo, plus chart-topping originals like "Happier," "Friends," "Wolves," and "Silence," and you have one of the few EDM artists whose live show plays equally to electronic die-hards and casual pop fans.

For San Diego, this is a notable stop — Marshmello mostly plays massive arenas, festivals, and Vegas residencies. A County Fair Grandstand show is the kind of intimate setting fans rarely get for an act of this scale.

When and Where

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Location: Corona Grandstand Stage — Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

Doors and fair admission typically open earlier — plan to arrive a few hours before showtime to enjoy the fair itself.

Tickets

Ticket prices vary by show and seating level. Options include:

• General Admission (lawn or standing) — most affordable
• Reserved seating — assigned seats in the Grandstand
• Terrace C Premium General Admission — new for 2026, includes complimentary refreshments, access to a private bar, and preferred parking
• Premium reserved table service — for the highest-tier experience

All Grandstand concert tickets include same-day admission to the San Diego County Fair — so your ticket is two events in one.

Buy Marshmello tickets at sdfair.com →

San Diego County Fair 2026: What to Know

The 2026 theme is "Once Upon a Fair" — a celebration focused on imagination, reading, and storytelling. The fair runs June 10 – July 5 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).

If you're arriving early to make a day of it, here's what's on offer:

• Hundreds of food vendors and Fair-classic concessions
• Carnival rides and games across the midway
• Livestock and agricultural exhibits
• Daily entertainment on the Chevy Paddock Stage (free with fair admission)
• Shopping pavilions, art shows, and competitive exhibits
• The Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Corona Grandstand Stage every night

The fair pairs naturally with a Marshmello show — get there mid-afternoon, eat your way through the food vendors, ride a few rides, and be at the Grandstand for the 7:30 PM kickoff.

Other Notable 2026 Toyota Summer Concert Series Shows

• June 12 — Koe Wetzel
• June 13 — GRiZ with Sippy
• June 14 — Los Tucanes de Tijuana
• June 19 — Marshmello
• June 20 — Good Charlotte
• Plus additional headliners announced throughout the run

What to Bring

• Photo ID
• Your ticket (printed or mobile)
• Cash and cards for food, drinks, rides, and merch (the fair is largely cashless but vendors vary)
• A light layer for evening cool-downs at the open-air Grandstand
• Comfortable shoes — you'll be on your feet a lot

Good to Know

• All ages welcome
• Show starts at 7:30 PM — doors open earlier
• Grandstand ticket = same-day Fair admission included
• Parking at Del Mar Fairgrounds fills early — plan to arrive ahead of peak crowds or take rideshare/Lyft
• The County Fair runs Wednesday–Sunday only (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
• Follow @sdcountyfair on Instagram for last-minute show updates and weather alerts

For more events happening in San Diego this June, check out our full June events calendar or browse our Del Mar neighborhood guide.