Performances & Events

Name: Abracadabra: The Magic of Music
Start: 2025-07-12T19:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-07-12T19:30:00-07:00

Sat July 12th

Abracadabra: The Magic of Music

SDGMC’s outdoor summer spectacular!

Sat July 12th

Abracadabra: The Magic of Music

SDGMC’s outdoor summer spectacular!

Event Details

Date: Saturday July 12th, 2025
Time: 7:30PM

Gates open

6:00 PM

Presented by

San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus

Pricing

Tickets start at $25

Ticket prices are inclusive of fees.

Rental Event

Join the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus for ABRACADABRA: The Magic of Music, a bold outdoor concert, kicking off San Diego Pride Week 2025!

Held at the stunning Epstein Family Amphitheater at UCSD, this high-energy, open-air show blends pop music, dance, and LGBTQ+ pride into an unforgettable experience. Tickets start at just $25!

What you’ll see

Live performances of songs by Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and more
Show-stopping choreography and fabulous costumes
Heartfelt tributes, surprise moments, and a full dance party finale
All under the direction of guest artistic director Steve Milloy

Why you should go

It’s one of the top San Diego Pride events of the summer
Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ music, outdoor concerts, and live entertainment in San Diego
Whether it’s your first SDGMC show or your 40th, this one’s for you

Season subscriber?
Your ticket is already included in your SDGMC subscription.

Don’t miss this spectacular San Diego LGBTQ+ concert event — celebrate Pride, sing along, and experience the magic of music with the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus!

Getting Here

The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located at 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093.

Take the Trolley: The amphitheater is located next to the Blue Line Trolley, UCSD Central Campus Station. For more information about the trolley, visit the MTS website >

Parking

The closest parking structure is Gilman Parking Structure. UC San Diego requires parking permits 7 days a week. Permits can be purchased at permit machines or through the Parkmobile App. Visit UC San Diego Transportation for information on where to buy your permit, and costs.

About the Venue

Accessible Seating

Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all seating areas for patrons in wheelchairs and their companions.

What can I bring to the show?

You may bring in empty refillable water bottles, small personal bags (16” x 16 “ x 8”). All bags are subject to search by security officers. We encourage that you dress in layers and for those who have tickets to the General Lawn Section to wear shoes without heels.

What can't I bring to the show?

Additional prohibited items include: strollers, large backpacks, flags, tobacco products, alcohol, cans, bottles, ice chests, picnic baskets, lawn furniture, weapons of any kind, umbrellas, pets, hula hoops, musical instruments, laser pointers, bicycles, and skateboards. Cameras with a detachable lens of any kind and professional recording devices are not allowed, including GoPros. Scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and other recreational wheeled equipment are not permitted at the Epstein Family Amphitheater. UC San Diego is a smoke-free campus.

If you have questions, please contact amphitheater@ucsd.edu.

Can I bring Lawn Furniture, Cushions or Blankets?

For the safety and comfort of all, you may not bring lawn chairs or furniture. The lawn is quite steep and not safe for lawn chairs. You can bring in personal seat cushions, blankets, or seating, as long as they fit your personal space and lie flat on the ground (no legs, no hard structure). We encourage the same for the stone bench seating areas on both General Admission and reserved seating shows.