Full-Stadium Concerts At Petco Park

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Chris Stapleton is the latest in a stellar history of large, full-stadium concerts at Petco Park in San Diego. Get the complete story on the Petco Park concert venue. Attending a concert? Know the rules.

History of Full-Stadium Concerts

Rolling Stones were the first! 2022 had the most (although 2024 is giving it a run for its money with seven different, full-venue bills). Take a stroll down memory lane for a virtual review of past concerts that filled the ballpark.

2005

  • Rolling Stones w/ Toots and the Maytals – November 11, 2005. “A Bigger Bang Tour” – The first concert in the new Petco Park stadium.

    2008

  • Madonna w/ Paul Oakenfold – November 4, 2008. “Sticky & Sweet Tour”

    2014

  • Paul McCartney – September 28, 2014. “Out There Tour” – First appearance in San Diego since 1976.

    2015

  • Rolling Stones w/ Gary Clark, Jr. – May 24, 2015. “Zip Code Tour” -The Stones return ten years after their first performance
  • Taylor Swift w/ Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes – September 29, 2015. “The 1989 World Tour”

    2016

  • Billy Joel – May 14, 2016. “Billy Joel In Concert”
  • Metallica w/ Avenged Sevenfold, Gojira – May 14, 2016

    2018

  • Eagles, Zac Brown Band, Doobie Brothers – September 22, 2018
  • Def Leppard, Journey w/ Cheap Trick – September 23, 2018.

    2019

  • Paul McCartney – June 22, 2019. “Freshen Up Tour” – The former Beatle’s second appearance
  • Green Day, Fallout Boy, Weezer – August 29, 2021. “Hella Mega Tour”

    2022

  • Garth Brooks – March 5, 2022. The largest to date with a crowd over 50,000
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers w/ Haim, Thundercat – July 27, 2022
  • Grupo Firme – August 27, 2022
  • Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison – August 28, 2022
  • Bad Bunny – September 17 & 18, 2022. “World’s Hottest Tour” – The first artist to perform back-to-back full-stadium concerts.
  • Elton John – November 9, 2022

    2023

    Morgan Wallen – July 14 & 15, 2023

    2024

  • Chris Stapleton – March 2, 2024
  • Billy Joel and Sting – April 13, 2024
  • Blink 182 – Jun 30, 2024
  • Foo Fighters – August 7, 2024
  • Journey & Def Leppard – August 30, 2024
  • P!nk – September 11, 2024
  • Green Day September 28, 2024.

    Petco Park also hosts concerts in the Park at the Park, named Gallagher Square. Read more about Gallagher Square concerts.

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