Your San Diego weekend guide for June 18-21. NASCAR's first race on a military base, Bob Dylan at The Rady Shell, Madison Beer, Marshmello, Del Mar Village Summer Solstice, and Father's Day options.
San Diego's June 18-21 weekend isn't just stacked — it's historic. NASCAR's Cup Series races on an active U.S. military base for the first time at Naval Base Coronado, Bob Dylan brings his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour to The Rady Shell, Madison Beer plays Gallagher Square at Petco Park, Marshmello headlines the San Diego County Fair, the Del Mar Village Summer Solstice turns Powerhouse Park into a beachfront tasting room, and Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Parks kicks off its 40th season. Whether you want motorsports, marquee music, North County tradition, or a beachside food celebration — here's everything happening this Thursday through Sunday, and where to read more on each.
The 20th annual Del Mar Village Summer Solstice returns to Powerhouse Park from 5:00 to 8:00 PM (VIP entry at 4 PM) — a beachfront culinary celebration with 15+ Del Mar Village restaurants, craft cocktails, wine, beer, and live Grammy-nominated music against an ocean backdrop. General admission is $135.23, VIP is $161.90 (21+ only). This year's 20th anniversary edition is expected to be the biggest in event history, and it sells out every year. Read the full Del Mar Summer Solstice guide here for ticket info and what's included.
Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Parks kicks off its 40th season at Stagecoach Community Park with The Pistol Blonde — A Tribute to the Women of Country. The free, family-friendly outdoor concert series runs from 4:00 to 9:00 PM with the music starting at 5:15 PM. It's the only show in the 2026 lineup focused entirely on celebrating country music's legendary female artists, and a perfect way to start the North County weekend. Read the full Pistol Blonde guide here for the full TGIF lineup and what to bring.
EDM star Marshmello headlines the San Diego County Fair's Corona Grandstand Stage at 7:30 PM — the most anticipated electronic music booking of the County Fair season. With 16.8 billion+ Spotify streams and chart-topping hits like "Happier," "Friends," and "Silence," it's a rare arena-scale EDM moment in an intimate Grandstand setting. Tickets include same-day Fair admission — two events for one price. Read the full Marshmello guide here for ticket tiers, the Toyota Summer Concert Series lineup, and what to know.
NASCAR makes history this weekend with the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race held on an active U.S. military base — three days of racing on the Qualcomm Circuit, a brand-new 3.4-mile, 16-turn course built on Naval Base Coronado. The headline event is the Anduril 250 Cup Series race on Sunday, June 21, with Truck Series and Xfinity Series races leading up to it. Friday's Truck Series is closed to the general public; Saturday and Sunday races are ticketed for the general public. Read the full NASCAR San Diego Weekend guide here for tickets, course details, and what to expect.
Madison Beer brings The Locket Tour to Gallagher Square at Petco Park with doors at 6:00 PM and show at 7:00 PM — the Grammy-nominated pop artist's stop in San Diego with Thủy and Lulu Simon as special guests. General admission only, with VIP experience available. The outdoor Gallagher Square setting is one of the most pleasant concert venues in San Diego — open-air, with downtown skyline views and Petco Park's architecture as backdrop. Read the full Madison Beer guide here for ticket info and what to expect.
Bob Dylan brings his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park at 6:30 PM — his first billed appearance at The Rady Shell and his only San Diego stop on the 2026 tour. The 85-year-old Nobel Prize-winning artist is joined by Lucinda Williams and Her Band and The John Doe Folk Trio for one of the most anticipated Rady Shell bookings of the year. Tickets start around $96. Read the full Bob Dylan guide here for the setlist preview, transit tips, and what to expect.
Sunday, June 21 is also Father's Day — and San Diego has one of the strongest Dad-day lineups it's ever had, from a Talladega Nights-themed brunch at Town and Country Resort to an Angel's Envy whiskey tasting on the Point Loma waterfront, an elevated BBQ at Rancho Valencia with the U.S. Open final round playing on screens, and a free Father's Day BBQ at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. Read the full Father's Day in San Diego 2026 roundup here for all the best options.
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Bob Dylan plays The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Joined by Lucinda Williams and The John Doe Folk Trio. Tickets from $96.
The first-ever NASCAR race on an active US military base hits Naval Base Coronado June 19–21. Cup Series, Xfinity, and Truck races on a 16-turn, 3.4-mile street course.