Music Box San Diego

LA duo Rio Kosta—Mike Del Rio & Kosta Galanopoulos—blend Greek, Bahamian, Spanish, Italian and Puerto Rican influences into a genre-defying, groove-heavy sound on their debut LP Unicorn. Known for electrifying live shows, catch them at Music Box San Diego on Thursday August 20, 2026!

Formed in 2019 by Bay Area veteran Nick Chargin, The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a 14-piece ensemble delivering Frank Zappa's music with a six-piece horn section, tuned percussion and five vocalists. This show features Zappa alumnus Napoleon Murphy Brock, the Grammy-winning, four-octave-range frontman from Zappa's legendary 1970s band who sang lead on "Roxy and Elsewhere." Catch this critically acclaimed tribute live at Music Box San Diego on Friday August 28, 2026!

Celebrated Los Angeles saxophonist Kamasi Washington has spearheaded jazz's 21st-century renaissance, blending soul, hip-hop, and orchestral grandeur into a sound all his own. Fresh off his acclaimed album Fearless Movement, catch him live at Music Box San Diego on Friday, September 11!

Filipino-American singer-songwriter Jeff Bernat has become one of R&B's leading independent voices, racking up over one billion international streams and 11x platinum status in South Korea. His music has landed in the Oscar-winning film "Birdman," and he even scored a 2025 Grammy nomination as a songwriter. Catch him live on his Luv Language Tour at Music Box San Diego on Wednesday September 23, 2026!

Smooth Operator - A Tribute to Sade brings the sultry elegance of Sade to life, led by soulful vocalist Jaye Nicole and musical director Tate Simms, a guitarist known for his work with Christina Aguilera and Mary J. Blige. Expect note-perfect renditions of classics like "Smooth Operator" and "No Ordinary Love" performed with jazz-infused sophistication. Catch this tribute to one of music's most iconic voices live at Music Box San Diego on Sunday August 16, 2026.

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, son of Allman Brothers Band legend Dickey Betts, carries his family's Southern rock torch into a bold new era with his band Palmetto Motel. Expect searing guitar solos, soulful storytelling, and blues-soaked jams from an artist forging his own legacy while honoring his father's namesake. Catch this dynamic live show at Music Box San Diego on Wednesday August 19, 2026!

House of Funk brings a groove-driven night of funk, disco, soul, and dance floor classics to life, with a high-energy DJ set packed with timeless hits, deep cuts, and feel-good anthems. Get ready to move all night long. Catch House of Funk live at Music Box San Diego on Saturday August 8, 2026!

San Diego roots reggae artist E.N Young blends dub, conscious lyrics, and signature melodica and talk box effects into high-energy live sets, and has produced hits for reggae heavyweights like Steel Pulse, Rebelution, and Stick Figure at his own Imperial Sound Studio. Catch E.N Young & Imperial Sound headline the Reggae Circus Dub Fest at Music Box San Diego on Thursday August 13, 2026!

LA experimental hip-hop trio clipping., fronted by Tony and Grammy winner Daveed Diggs, fuses abrasive noise and cyberpunk horrorcore into their acclaimed new album Dead Channel Sky. With two Hugo Award nominations and a buzzworthy Tiny Desk Concert under their belt, catch them live at Music Box San Diego on Tuesday August 4, 2026!

California-based Jerry's Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world - performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Saturday, September 5!

Houston legend Devin the Dude has spent decades crafting a laid-back, hazy hip-hop style built around weed, good times, and everyday musings, earning him the nickname "rap's best-kept secret" and collaborations with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Andre 3000. Catch this true rapper's rapper live at Music Box San Diego on August 26, 2026!

Satin Jackets, the brainchild of German producer Tim Bernhardt, has been a shining star in the nu-disco scene since 2012, drawing inspiration from the polished sounds of Chic and Trevor Horn to craft his signature Balearic house grooves. With hits like "You Make Me Feel Good" and albums including Panorama Pacifico and Solar Nights streamed over 60 million times, his sun-kissed sound has captivated audiences worldwide. See him live at Music Box San Diego on September 18, 2026!

San Diego darkwave trio Matte Blvck—Alex Gonzales, Daniel Corrales, and Bidi Cobra—fuse industrial electronics with brooding, cinematic dark pop. Their sophomore album "Vows" features "BTTR," a haunting collaboration with darkwave legends Clan of Xymox. See them live at Music Box San Diego on Saturday August 15, 2026!