Live music · San Diego
Metal Concerts in San Diego
21 upcoming metal shows
Upcoming metal concerts in San Diego. Metal shows in San Diego, from doom to thrash. Venues, lineups, and tickets, updated daily.
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The rundown
Upcoming metal shows in San Diego at House of Blues San Diego, Tower Bar, and Observatory North Park, and more. 3 are free. Tap any show for the full lineup, set times, and tickets.
Don't miss
Thu, Sep 10 · 8:00 PM
W.a.s.p. + KK'S Priest
Fri, Sep 18 · 6:30 PM
Mötley Crüe + Tesla, Extreme
Tue, Sep 29 · 6:00 PM
Cradle of Filth + Black Satellite, Worm, Moonspell, CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II
Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM
All Shall Perish + Carnifex, Extermination Dismemberment, Mauled
Sun, Oct 4 · 6:00 PM
Spite + Stick To Your Guns, NO CURE, Vomit Forth
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM
Nekrogoblikon + Rivers of Nihil, Cyborg Octopus
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Knocked Loose + Denzel Curry, Superheaven, Boundaries
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Armored Saint + Metal Church
Mon, Nov 23 · 6:00 PM
Bodysnatcher + Gideon, Volatile Ways, Psycho-Frame
Free metal shows
Venues
Good to know
- Where can I see metal in San Diego?
- Across San Diego's venues, open any show below for the lineup, set times, and tickets. Updated daily.
- Are there free metal shows in San Diego?
- Yes, including Metal Command - All Metal. All vinyl. Free! at Tower Bar, Slaughter To Prevail: North America 2026 Leg 2 at SOMA, and The Number 12 Looks Like You at SOMA.
- Where do I get tickets?
- Each listing links to its official ticket source, open a show for set times, venue info, and tickets.