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Best Shows in January 2025

Some Like It Hot at San Diego Civic Theatre

Some Like It Hot

The 13-time Tony-nominated, Grammy-winning show is hitting the road on a brand new tour in 2024! The classic black and white romantic comedy Some Like It Hot bursts onto the stage in full technicolor during a brand new imagining of Billy Wilder's 1959 musical mobster classic. Widely considered one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers of the Golden Era of Hollywood cinema, Wilder brought together silver screen legends Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon for bonafide box office success, creating one of the most beloved films of the MGM canon in the process.

Back To The Future - The Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre

Back To The Future - The Musical

Great Scott! Back To The Future is on tour and coming to YOU! The hit 80's franchise is the latest movie sensation to receive a Broadway musical adaptation. The production follows Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc Brown as they travel through space and time, finding themselves in a series of mishaps. Will these two-time travelers ever find their way back home?

David Cross at Music Box

David Cross

Many know him as the kooky never-nude Tobias Funke from the cult classic show Arrested Development, or as the titular character in the black comedy The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, but David Cross cultivated his humor as a young stand-up in New York in the 80s before establishing himself as a TV star. The comedian steps back into the spotlight with his 'The End Of The Beginning Of The End' tour, kicking off this fall!

Jan 9, 2025

Music Box

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Jen Kober at Mic Drop Comedy

Jen Kober

After selling out her solo show at The Westside Theater in Santa Monica within two days, Jen Kober is back on the comedy scene with her unique blend of stand-up, storytelling, and improvised rock-n-roll humor. Known for her high-energy performances, she's received accolades such as NPR's Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year in 2017 for her viral story "Girl Scout Cookie Caper" and the 2018 Comedic Performance of the Year for "Nana Vs. OJ".

Monster Jam at SnapDragon Stadium

Monster Jam

Going strong since the early 1990s, this bone-crunching, fuel-injected motor show gathers together the best drivers and monster trucks in the world to face off in the hopes of making it to the finals in Las Vegas. Expect to see amazing tricks, incredible stunts, and stunning pyrotechnics when this full-throttle show blazes into your town!

Jan 4 - 12, 2025

SnapDragon Stadium

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Disney On Ice - Magic In The Stars at Pechanga Arena

Disney On Ice - Magic In The Stars

They say that a dream is a wish your heart makes, and a dream this show really is. Disney on Ice - Magic in the Stars will be coming to an ice rink near you to put on a heck of a show! A whole host of Disney characters will skate the night away, telling their stories and singing their songs to wow you and your little ones. You'll encounter personas from a whole roster of Disney movies including Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story, and who knows, you might even hear about Bruno. Watch the performers twirl, dance, and leap as they entertain you with hit songs from their moviesDon't miss this enchanting night for all the family!

Jan 23 - 26, 2025

Pechanga Arena

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Christopher Titus at Mic Drop Comedy

Christopher Titus

The prolific Christopher Titus is taking his material show on the road! Known for his confrontational and soul-searching live routines, there is no subject too personal for Titus, who mines his dark material from his dysfunctional upbringing and the less than saintly figure of his father.

Jan 10 - 11, 2025

Mic Drop Comedy

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Martha Graham Dance Company at San Diego Civic Theatre

Martha Graham Dance Company

The Martha Graham Dance Company has been a world leader in the development of contemporary dance since its founding in 1926. Expanding the vocabulary of movement and forever altering the art form by adding social, political, psychological and sexual contexts. Graham has created a language based upon the capacity of how much the body can truly express itself through movement.

Jurassic Quest at Del Mar Fairgrounds

Jurassic Quest

Families must get down to Jurassic Quest and have an awesome time delving into pre-historic times. Kids will jump at the chance to adventure into a world when dinosaurs of all types existed. This is the only event in the country that features dinosaurs that are the actual size that they were centuries ago and allows little ones to get up close and personal with these fascinating ancient creatures!

Jan 17 - 20, 2025

Del Mar Fairgrounds

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Paw Patrol at San Diego Civic Theatre

Paw Patrol

Forget Thunderbirds! Every child knows that if you're in need of rescue, you call Paw Patrol. The hugely successful Nickelodeon show follows the adventures of a group of brave canines, led by German Shepard Chase and tech-savvy 10-year-old Ryder, who make it their mission to help anyone in need. In 2016 Paw Patrol headed out on its first ever live action stage tour - and now the fun continues year after year! Expect to see all your favorite characters brought to life with the help of great costumes, video projections and upbeat music taken from the programme.

Adam Carolla at Belly Up Tavern

Adam Carolla

The most downloaded podcast of all time is taking to the road, with a series of shows recorded live across the country. With his roster of recurring and celebrity guests, former Loveline presenter and part-time stand-up Carolla dissects the day's headlines and spins anecdotes about life's little frustrations in his own hilarious style.

Bright Eyes at The Sound

Bright Eyes

Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes have revealed the massive news that they are returning in 2025 with their brand new tour. The Omaha group comprised of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott have signed to Dead Oceans (home to Khruangbin, Phoebe Bridgers and Dirty Projectors among others).

Jan 18, 2025

The Sound

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