Just outside the amphitheater at the Pavilion, you will find an assortment of San Diego’s favorite, local hot food vendors. 

Belinda’s Tacos
Bread and Cheese
Doggos Gus
House of Bao
Sabor Piri Piri
Grab and Go Concessions
Beer and Wine will be available for purchase in the venue with a valid, scanned ID and individuals will only be able to purchase three alcoholic beverages in one evening.

Only food purchased from one of the vendors can be brought into the venue. Water stations are available within the venue for water bottles.

*Please note: Food vendors are cashless.

The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located in the Pepper Canyon Neighborhood on the UC San Diego campus.

The most convenient way to attend the Epstein Family Amphitheater is to take the trolley. The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located off of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley at the 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.

Due to various campus activities this weekend, the recommended parking is at lots P703, P704, and P705 and take the shuttle directly to the amphitheater! Increased shuttle service (every 5-7 mins) will be available on Oct 21 and 22. Shuttle stop is in lot P704.

Limited parking available at Scholars Parking Structure (10 min walk), South Parking Structure (10 min walk), and P701 (15 min walk).

If you do plan on parking on campus, please arrive early and allow time for time to find a spot. Permit is required for all UC San Diego parking. Permit pay station is available at each parking lot or use the Parkmobile App, Zone number 4752.

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.  

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

Scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and other recreational wheeled equipment are not permitted at the Epstein Family Amphitheater.

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.