Nelly San Diego 2026
Toyota Summer Concert Series · San Diego County Fair · June 25 · Del Mar Fairgrounds
At a Glance
| Date | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Show time | 7:30 PM |
| Fair opens | 11 AM |
| Venue | Corona Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds |
| Address | 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 |
| Tickets | sdfair.com |
| Included | Same-day fair admission |
Thursday night at the Del Mar Fair belongs to one of hip-hop's most iconic names. Nelly — born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. in St. Louis — dominated the early 2000s with a run of hits that still land at an outdoor summer concert: “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma,” “Ride wit Me,” “Just a Dream.” A Nelly show in 2026 is nostalgia done right — a crowd that knows every word, a set built around the big songs, and a fairgrounds atmosphere that turns a grandstand into a party. Your ticket covers the show and full same-day fair admission.
Also That Night
The free Paddock Stage concert features C+C Music Factory ft. Freedom Williams at 9 PM — stay after the grandstand if you want to keep the night going, no extra ticket required. It's one of the better pairings of the fair's free Paddock lineup.
Value Pick
Nelly grandstand + C+C Music Factory Paddock for free after = the whole evening of early 2000s hits, all covered by one ticket. Thursday nights are less crowded than the weekend, making this one of the better value nights of the entire fair run.
Getting There
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| COASTER | Solana Beach Station; short walk or rideshare to the fairgrounds |
| Ride-share | Drop off on Jimmy Durante Blvd |
| Parking | On-site paid lots; $15–20; Thursday nights less crowded than weekends |