Your March Concert Guide: From Shrek Raves to Indie Waves 🎸
March is officially touching down in San Diego, and the calendar at House of Blues is looking absolutely stacked. Whether you’re looking to lose your voice at a 2000s emo anniversary show, dive into a swampy rave, or catch the next wave of international alt-pop, the downtown stage is the place to be this month. We’ve sifted through the schedule to bring you the must-see highlights hitting the Music Hall and the Voodoo Room. Grab your tickets, hydrate, and we’ll see you in the pit!
Red Not Chili Peppers (Tribute to RHCP)
With: Just A Girl (No Doubt Tribute) Friday, March 6th
Get ready to “Give It Away” as the world’s most active Chili Peppers tribute takes over the Music Hall. Known for their high-energy stage presence and uncanny ability to recreate the specific era-spanning magic of Flea and Anthony Kiedis, the Red Not Chili Peppers deliver a setlist packed with hits like “Under the Bridge” and “Californication.”
Making the night even better, they’re joined by Just A Girl, a tribute to No Doubt. Expect a heavy dose of 90s nostalgia and ska-punk energy to kick off the night. This is an all-ages show, so bring the whole crew for a night of funk and rock. Get tickets HERE
Colony House: The 77 Tour
With: Mercury Friday, March 13th
Nashville-based indie rockers Colony House are bringing their signature “landlocked surf rock” sound back to San Diego for The 77 Tour. Known for their deeply personal lyrics and massive, stadium-ready choruses, the band (led by brothers Caleb and Will Chapman) is touring in support of their latest album. If you haven’t seen them live yet, prepare for a tight, high-octane performance that usually results in a full-room singalong.
Opening the show is Mercury, an emerging artist whose atmospheric indie sound is the perfect appetizer for Colony House’s driving energy. Find tickets HERE
Shrek Rave
Friday, March 20th
“It’s dumb, just come have fun.” That’s the mantra for the Shrek Rave, an 18+ viral sensation that has been selling out across the country. Expect a swamp-themed takeover of the House of Blues with DJs spinning house, pop, and dance remixes, plenty of Shrek-themed visuals, and a crowd dressed in their finest ogre-core. Whether you’re a fan of the memes or just want a high-energy dance party that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this is the place to be. Tave tickets HERE
Dogma
With: Frayle Saturday, March 21st (Voodoo Room)
For those who prefer their music with a side of theatrical darkness, Dogma brings their “Time to Rise” tour to the intimate Voodoo Room. This all-female hard rock group has been making waves for their provocative imagery and heavy, melodic sound. They are joined by Frayle, a band that specializes in “lullabies for the dead”—a haunting blend of doom metal and ethereal vocals that perfectly sets the stage for Dogma’s intense performance. Tickets can be found HERE
Hawthorne Heights
With Letlive and Creeper Monday, March 23rd
The kings of emo nostalgia are back! Hawthorne Heights returns to San Diego to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, If Only You Were Lonely. Expect to hear the record in its entirety, including classics like “Saying Sorry” and “Where Can I Stab Myself in the Giant.” It’s a Monday night, but for anyone who grew up in the scene, this is a mandatory gathering for a massive room-wide singalong. Get your tickets HERE
Benee
With: BAYLI Tuesday, March 31st
Closing out the month is New Zealand’s alt-pop sensation Benee, bringing her Particles Tour to the main stage. Known for the global smash “Supalonely,” Benee has evolved into one of the most interesting voices in pop, blending indie-slack with infectious electronic grooves. Opening the night is BAYLI, a Brooklyn-based artist whose genre-bending style adds a gritty, experimental edge to the evening. This is a great chance to see a massive international talent in a relatively intimate setting. Secure your tickets HERE
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