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Kaine and D-Roc of Ying Yang Twins perform onstage during Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2026 at State Farm Arena on May 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO – SeaWorld San Diego is tapping into millennial nostalgia with the return of its Summer Concert Series, featuring an expanded lineup of iconic hip-hop, R&B, pop, and rock artists from the late ’90s and early 2000s.
What we know:
The Summer Spectacular Concerts are returning to the Bayside Amphitheater for 2026.
The park is promising an expanded lineup and “an even bigger vibe” from a generation-defining roster of legendary and influential artists.
In a major shift for the park’s entertainment strategy, SeaWorld also announced that “for the first time ever, we’re hosting genre-spanning concerts in March & April for Seven Seas and August for Bayside Bands, Brew & BBQ!”
Concerts are free with park admission, with general seating available on a first-come, first-served basis until the venue is full.
Guests can purchase upgraded reserved seating for better views, and parental discretion is advised as performances may contain mature content.
Timeline:
The 2026 Summer Concert Series schedule features the following performance dates:
June 6: Ying Yang TwinsJune 13: GinuwineJune 20: Bow Wow & Dem Franchize BoyzJune 27: Pop 2000 TourJuly 11: E-40July 18: AshantiJuly 25: Soulja Boy & Paul WallAugust 1: Jordin SparksAugust 8: Too $hort & Warren GAugust 15: SalivaAugust 22: Uncle KrackerAugust 29: Skillet
What’s next:
The concert series kicks off on June 6 with the Ying Yang Twins.
The Source: This report is based on information provided by SeaWorld San Diego detailing their 2026 seasonal entertainment calendar.