The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park: upcoming events, capacity and parking
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is a 10,000-capacity amphitheater in San Diego, California, opened in 2021. It hosts concerts, classical music and orchestra performances.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park at a glance
- Type
- Amphitheater
- City
- San Diego, CA
- Capacity
- 10,000
- Opened
- 2021
- Region
- San Diego
up to 10,000 on a flexible lawn layout (2,000 to 10,000 depending on setup)
About The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is an outdoor concert venue on San Diego Bay, set in Embarcadero Marina Park South in the Marina district of downtown San Diego. It opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 5, 2021 and is the outdoor home of the San Diego Symphony, which runs the venue on land leased from the Port of San Diego. Capacity reaches about 10,000, with temporary seating on a sloping artificial-turf lawn that stays open to the public on non-concert days. The covered stage measures 3,865 square feet. The London firm Soundforms designed the shell itself, Tucker Sadler Architects designed the venue, and Rudolph and Sletten built it. The project's budget grew to about $85 million, and more than 99 percent of the money came from private donations. It is named for donors Ernest and Evelyn Rady and Joan and Irwin Jacobs. Programs range from symphony concerts to pop shows, all with the bay as a backdrop.
Also known as: Rady Shell, The Shell.
Upcoming events at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
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How to get to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Address: 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
The closest trolley stop is Convention Center Station on the MTS Green Line. Parking is available at the Hilton Bayfront parking structure at Harbor Drive and Park Boulevard, which has a shuttle to the venue before and after shows, and at the IQHQ building just north of Seaport Village. Rideshare and taxis should drop off and pick up next to the Bayfront Hilton parking structure.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park: common questions
How many people does the Rady Shell hold?
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park holds up to about 10,000 people, with lawn seating that can be set for anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 guests. Under its operating rules, no more than six events per year can use the maximum seating capacity.
Where do you park for the Rady Shell?
The Rady Shell recommends the Hilton Bayfront parking structure at Harbor Drive and Park Boulevard, which has a shuttle to the venue before and after concerts. Parking, including prepaid parking through Ace Parking, is also available at the IQHQ building just north of Seaport Village.
What trolley stop is closest to the Rady Shell?
Convention Center Station on the MTS Green Line is the closest trolley stop to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. From the station it is a walk along the waterfront to the venue in Embarcadero Marina Park South on San Diego Bay.
Who performs at the Rady Shell?
The Rady Shell is the outdoor home of the San Diego Symphony, which operates the venue. Its season includes symphony concerts and pop performances, staged on a covered 3,865-square-foot stage with San Diego Bay behind the performers.
Facts on this page were checked against: en.wikipedia.org, www.theshell.org. Last reviewed 2026-11-05.
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