The Observatory North Park

Seattle rockers Candlebox exploded onto the '90s grunge scene with their quadruple-platinum debut album, delivering the iconic hits "Far Behind" and "You." Fronted by Kevin Martin's powerful vocals and reunited with guitarist Peter Klett, the band brings its raw, blues-driven rock sound back to the road on the Can't Quit You Tour. Catch Candlebox live at The Observatory North Park in San Diego on Friday October 2, 2026!

Formed in Cambridge, England, Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats fuse Sabbath-heavy doom with eerie Beatles-esque harmonies and horror B-movie imagery, a sound that's earned them cult acclaim since 2009. Fresh off announcing their seventh album, "Shapes of Midnight," recorded at Abbey Road Studios, they bring their psychedelic, riff-driven live show to The Observatory North Park on Saturday September 19, 2026!

Former black midi frontman Geordie Greep stunned critics with his 2024 solo debut "The New Sound," a genre-bending plunge into Latin-tinged prog, salsa and jazz-rock. Praised as "pretty damn close to greatness" for its brazen ambition, Greep's unhinged vocals and virtuosic arrangements make for an unmissable live spectacle. Catch him live at The Observatory North Park on Thursday October 1, 2026!

London electronic duo Bassvictim, vocalist Maria Manow and producer Ike Clateman, pioneered the raw, genre-bending "basspunk" sound and earned Pitchfork's praise for their debut album Forever, which landed on the outlet's 50 Best Albums of 2025. Catch their electrifying live show at The Observatory North Park on Tuesday September 22, 2026!

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated vocalist Geoff Tate rose to fame as the creative force behind progressive metal legends Queensrÿche, delivering the genre-defining 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime. Now on his farewell run of the record, Tate brings a full string ensemble and dazzling laser show for one truly last performance. Catch this historic finale live at The Observatory North Park in San Diego on Sunday September 27, 2026!

Formed in Suffolk, England in 1991, Cradle of Filth are titans of extreme metal, fusing black metal ferocity with gothic symphonic grandeur across 14 studio albums, including 2025's The Screaming of the Valkyries. Known for their theatrical, energy-packed live shows, they'll celebrate the 30th anniversary of classic Dusk... and Her Embrace on this run. Catch them live at The Observatory North Park in San Diego on Tuesday September 29, 2026!

Arkansas native Waylon Wyatt has rocketed from viral TikTok singer-songwriter to one of country's brightest new voices, blending Red Dirt grit with old-soul storytelling in the vein of Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan. With RIAA Gold hits "Arkansas Diamond" and "Jailbreak" and a GRAMMY.com nod as a "rising country star to know," he brings his debut album Dustpiles to The Observatory North Park in San Diego on Friday September 25, 2026.

Emo Night Brooklyn started in a 100-capacity Brooklyn basement in 2015 and now packs Brooklyn Bowl with 800+ fans for its DJ-driven emo and pop-punk dance parties. Scream and mosh to your favorite anthems at The Observatory North Park on Saturday, October 17!

Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun blends soul-baring lyrics with stark piano and guitar. She's shared stages with Hozier and duetted with Chris Stapleton on record. Catch The Heavy Things Tour live at The Observatory North Park on Wednesday, October 21!

ARIA Award winner Julia Jacklin brings her new album The Gem to the stage. See the acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter live at The Observatory North Park on Tuesday, October 20.

Brisbane's Last Dinosaurs broke out early with festival slots at Splendour in the Grass and Laneway Festival, then returned in 2026 with Wellnxss, a reimagined take on their 2015 album Wellness via Nettwerk. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Wednesday, October 7.

Baltimore's Pigeons Playing Ping Pong built their psychedelic funk sound on guitar-driven jams and nonstop touring, playing up to 200 shows a year. Catch them live at The Observatory North Park on Saturday, October 31.

Memphis rapper XAVIER WULF, a former Raider Klan member, blends Southern hip hop with cloud, emo, and dark trap sounds. His gold-certified "Psycho Pass" cemented his underground legacy. Catch him live at The Observatory North Park on Thursday, October 15!

Scranton punk mainstays The Menzingers built their reputation with 2012's Album of the Year On the Impossible Past, and they're back with new album Everything I Ever Saw via Epitaph Records. Catch them live at The Observatory North Park on Sunday, October 4!

Blonde Redhead has shaped alternative rock since forming in NYC in 1993, blending noisy art-punk with bittersweet pop. Their 2023 album Sit Down for Dinner earned a spot on Pitchfork's Best Rock Albums list. See them live at The Observatory North Park on Thursday, October 8.