Cheap Concert Tickets in San Diego — Deals Under $50 (2026)
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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.
DavIris Fest- Death Cab for Karaoke
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Finding Violet
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It's Not a Phase: Celebrating The Best of Nu Metal, Emo, Post-Hardcore, and More
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Wacken Metal Battle - California Finals
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Showtek
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Inoculation with special guests
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Innumerable Forms with special guests
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Golden Era Rave | 2010’s EDM Classics
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Flow State Tour: Feat DJ Mina - Angela Austria, Binks, Nikks
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Joyryde
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Extortionist with special guests
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Wraith & Witchtrap with special guests
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Austin Brown, Ernie Halter, Jeffrey East
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Shoreline Mafia
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Koastle - In the Beginning Tour Phase Two w/ Conrad., Port London, Moonwater, & Jerm
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Ray Bull: Please Stop Laughing Tour
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Master Boot Record with special guests
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Infected Rain: Mutation Phase in the US with special guests
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Neoni - How to Kill a Fairytale Tour w/ Marielle Kraft
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OPIUO
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INJI: this tour is superlame.
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The Lagoons
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BEING AS AN OCEAN
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Old Mervs, Where's West?, Ra Ra Viper
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hemlocke springs: the apple tree under the sea tour
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Josiah and the Bonnevilles - The Redline North American Tour
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Rostam - American Stories Tour
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Lords of Acid, Dead on a Sunday, Princess Superstar
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Benny Benassi
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Marietta
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TEEN SUICIDE
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Powerman 5000 with special guests
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St. Lucia
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Kevin Morby, Liam Kazar
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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 "DavIris Fest- Death Cab for Karaoke", starting from around $8.69 on 2026-05-17T19:00:00.000Z. 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.