Cheap Concert Tickets in San Diego — Deals Under $50 (2026)
Sorted by lowest price · 37 events
Catching a show in San Diego doesn't have to drain your wallet. This page rounds up upcoming events with tickets starting from under $50 — local indie concerts, comedy clubs, weeknight sports games, and touring tribute acts. Around San Diego, mid-week shows at smaller rooms near Petco Park regularly list starting from under $50, while upper-bowl Petco Park tickets often dip below face value in the final hours before doors. Across the US, dynamic pricing means the same seat can swing day-to-day — watching MLB/NBA weeknight slates and Live Nation $25-tier promotions in early summer tends to surface the cheapest tickets. Prices are pulled live from official ticketing partners and sorted lowest first, so you can spot the best deals fast.
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals
On sale
€15 – €17274 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
On sale
€19 – €17274 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
On sale
€21 – €17274 EUR
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Portland State Vikings
On sale
€21 – €827 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins
On sale
€23 – €17320 EUR
Cheat Codes
On sale
€25 – €124 EUR
San Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals
On sale
€26 – €738 EUR
San Diego Wave FC vs. Racing Louisville FC
On sale
€26 – €917 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins
On sale
€26 – €17274 EUR
San Diego Wave FC vs. Kansas City Current
On sale
€26 – €1113 EUR
San Diego Wave FC vs. North Carolina Courage
On sale
€28 – €917 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
On sale
€28 – €17274 EUR
San Diego FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
On sale
€29 – €1982 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins
On sale
€30 – €17274 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals
On sale
€30 – €1976 EUR
Baja Cup - San Diego FC vs. Club Tijuana
On sale
€31 – €1694 EUR
San Diego FC vs. Colorado Rapids
On sale
€32 – €2780 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
On sale
€32 – €17274 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
On sale
€34 – €17320 EUR
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
On sale
€35 – €202 EUR
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
On sale
€36 – €343 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins
On sale
€37 – €17274 EUR
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
On sale
€38 – €7019 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins
On sale
€39 – €17274 EUR
Omar Courtz
On sale
€39 – €2902 EUR
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
On sale
€39 – €343 EUR
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
On sale
€39 – €343 EUR
San Diego FC vs. Philadelphia Union
On sale
€41 – €2268 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins
On sale
€41 – €2056 EUR
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
On sale
€43 – €2468 EUR
Guns N Roses San Diego
On sale
€45 – €7357 EUR
San Diego State Aztecs vs. James Madison Dukes
On sale
€45 – €811 EUR
Friko
On sale
€49 – €1155 EUR
Kehlani
On sale
€49 – €2530 EUR
My Chemical Romance
On sale
€50 – €14257 EUR
Level Up
On sale
€50+ EUR
Aaron Lee Tasjan
On sale
€50+ EUR
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Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest concert in San Diego this month?▼
Right now, the cheapest listed concert in San Diego on this page is "San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals", starting from around $15 on 2026-09-09T20:10:00Z. The list is filtered from live ticketing data and sorted lowest price first, so the top result is always the current cheapest pick available here.
How early should I buy San Diego concert tickets to save money?▼
It depends on demand. For sold-out and high-demand tours, presale (1–2 weeks before public on-sale) is usually the cheapest moment. For shows that aren't selling out, prices tend to drop in the final 24–72 hours before doors as sellers offload remaining inventory, and last-minute resale in San Diego often falls below face value on weeknight shows.
When do ticket prices usually drop in San Diego?▼
Ticket prices often drop in the final 24–72 hours before an event as sellers try to offload remaining inventory. Weeknight shows, off-peak seasons (January–March, late August), and non-headlining tour dates also tend to have lower face values and resale prices than weekend or marquee events.
Are there student discounts in San Diego?▼
Many venues and promoters in San Diego offer student discounts, rush tickets, or day-of deals for concerts, theatre, and sports. Bring a valid student ID to the box office, check the venue's website for student rush programs, and look for student-priced sections when booking online. University-affiliated venues frequently run the steepest student discounts.
Are there free events in San Diego?▼
Yes — San Diego hosts free concerts, community festivals, public art events, and free outdoor performances throughout the year, especially in summer. We maintain a dedicated free events page for San Diego (linked below) that filters live listings down to free admission only.
Is resale safe for cheap San Diego tickets?▼
Resale through official ticketing partners (Ticketmaster, AXS, SeatGeek, StubHub, viagogo) is generally safe and backed by buyer guarantees. Avoid social-media DMs, hand-written posts on classifieds, and unverified PDFs — those are the most common scams. Every listing on this page goes through Ticketmaster's verified network.
Where can I find low-cost events in San Diego?▼
Low-cost events in San Diego are easiest to spot by filtering ticketing platforms by price, following local venues and promoters on social media, and checking community calendars. This page does the filtering for you — showing only live events priced under $50 and sorted from cheapest up.