Performances & Events

Name: John Legend
Start: 2026-11-06T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-06T19:30:00+00:00

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Fri November 6th

John Legend

An Evening of Songs & Stories

Fri November 6th

John Legend

An Evening of Songs & Stories

Event Details

Date: Friday November 6th, 2026
Time: 7:30PM

Gates open

6:30 PM

Presented by

ArtPower at UC San Diego

Pricing

Tickets: $77–257
UCSD Students: Limited free tickets via SSO (available Nov. 2)

Ticket prices are inclusive of fees.

Description

Oct. 1 at 10 am: ArtPower, UC San Diego Alumni, and UC San Diego Student Presale
Oct. 2 at 10 am: General Public On Sale

Spend an unforgettable evening up close with John Legend at the piano in the amphitheater’s open-air setting. This very special engagement is your chance to experience the songs you love differently and hear firsthand about the moments behind the music.

John Legend’s An Evening of Songs & Stories will feature intimate renditions of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”) and fan favorites from throughout his 13-time Grammy-winning body of work built over 20+ years—woven together with fascinating and unexpected stories from his life and career.

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 >

From the North: Take I-5 south and exit La Jolla Village Drive. Use the right lanes to turn right onto La Jolla Village Drive and take the first right onto Villa La Jolla Drive.

From the South: Take I-5 north and exit La Jolla Village Drive. Use the left lanes to turn left onto La Jolla Village Drive and take the first right onto Villa La Jolla Drive.

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.

MORE INFO

If you need additional information andor assistance, please contact amphitheater@ucsd.edu.

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. We encourage the same for the stone bench seating areas on both General Admission and reserved seating shows.