Waterfront Wonder: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego

Learn more about this beautiful concert venue located on the edge of San Diego Bay.

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June 20, 2022, 7:00 AM PDT

By Clement Lau


First opened in the summer of 2021, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is an architectural gem on the edge of San Diego Bay. Years in the making, the venue is the fulfillment of a long-time civic desire to have a state-of-the-art concert venue that elevates the experience of live music while also serving as a dynamic public space for all of San Diego. Development of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park was made possible by an agreement between the San Diego Symphony and the Unified Port of San Diego. Managed and programmed by the Symphony, the site offers a venue where culture and nature intersect, where music and a restored park are combined to give residents and visitors a unique gathering place.  

In this Los Angeles Times article, Christopher Reynolds shares seven things readers should know about The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park:

  1. It is surrounded by water on three sides.
  2. There are no box seats.
  3. Unlike the Hollywood Bowl, you can't bring your own picnic.
  4. You can hear the orchestra rehearse for free.
  5. The sound gets high marks.
  6. The Shell is not the first or only music venue on San Diego Bay.
  7. The neighborhood is full of weekend possibilities.

For more information, please read the source article and visit the venue's website

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