Picnic at the Park @ Rady Shell - & learn to do Thriller + Symphony FREE

# You’re invited to San Diego’s favorite free annual picnic! Picnic at the Park presented by Southwest Airlines

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

### Sunday, March 1 | 11:30 a.m. but gates Open at 10:30AM.

### RSVP is required to attend – rain or shine event!

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Join us for Picnic at the Park presented by Southwest Airlines and get an exclusive look at the concert lineup for the 2026 Conrad Prebys Summer Season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, with subscription packages on sale the same day!
The free celebration will include performances by San Diego Symphony Orchestra musicians and singer/songwriter Gregory Page, followed by an interactive "Thriller" dance tutorial by Larisa Hall of Thriller San Diego, and a DJ set by XELESTIAL.
San Diego Symphony musicians performing:
Jing Bowcott, violin
Julia Pautz, violin
Jason Karlyn, viola
Xian Zhuo, cello
Schedule:
10:30 a.m. - Gates to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park open
11:30 a.m. - Musicians of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
12:00 p.m. - Presentation of the 2026 Conrad Prebys Summer Season
12:45 p.m. - Gregory Page
1:25 p.m. - Learn the iconic "Thriller" zombie dance with Thriller San Diego
2:00 p.m. - DJ set by XELESTIAL
3:00 p.m. - Park remains open after event

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Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnics, blankets, and chairs for the day, as onsite seating will not be provided. Enjoy the delectable food and beverage options from The Rady Shell’s food partners, such as delicious pizzas from Biga Pizza, a selection of tacos from Puesto, Urban Kitchen burgers and California fresh fare, and ice cream delights, popcorn, and fun snacks from locally-owned Cali Cream. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought into the venue but will be available for purchase from our Shell Provisions vendors.

RSVP* today to receive event updates and additions to the lineup. Gates for this event open at 10:30 a.m.
*This event is not ticketed, and an RSVP does not guarantee admittance or a space. Spaces and seating for this event are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets are not allowed in the seating area of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, which also applies during Picnic at the Park.
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