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Sat August 1st

The Cream of Clapton Band

The Best of 24 Nights & Unplugged

Four men stand together on a concert stage, smiling and holding up peace signs toward a large, enthusiastic audience visible in the background. From left to right: a man in a gray UCSD t-shirt with a large medallion necklace; a man dressed in an all-white outfit with a white panama hat and sunglasses; a bald man in a purple polo shirt and cream-colored pants; and a younger man in a dark button-up shirt and black pants. The stage is bathed in warm red and pink lighting, with microphone stands, monitor speakers, and a tech table visible nearby.

Sat August 1st

The Cream of Clapton Band

The Best of 24 Nights & Unplugged

Date
Saturday August 1st, 2026
Time
7:30PM

Gates open

6:30 pm

Presented by

ArtPower at UC San Diego

Pricing

Tickets: $35–80
UCSD Students: Limited free tickets via SSO

Ticket prices are inclusive of fees.

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Endorsed by Eric Clapton himself, this concert celebrates his record-breaking 24 Nights at the Royal Albert Hall and best-selling live album MTV Unplugged, featuring very special guests—Clapton’s bassist Nathan East and legendary drummer Steve Ferrone (Eric Clapton/Tom Petty)—joining founding members Will Johns (Eric’s nephew) and Noah East (Nathan’s son) on stage.

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.

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.

Accessible Seating

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

 

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

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.

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.

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.

Snack and drink will be available for purchase in the venue. Please note: Food vendors are cashless.

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