The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids.

Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May

A highly-anticipated 7+ stage, 80+ bands, 3-day music, culinary and arts festival will descend upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego all along the Embarcadero. The festival offers diverse attractions including yacht parties, water sports, art installations, after-parties, a craft beer village and plenty of local flavors. Wonderfront festival’s re-entry policy encourages festival-goers to customize their weekend experience and truly integrates the city into the fabric of the festival.

A bold, compelling, South Korean virtuoso, at home on both classical and electric guitar, a champion of cutting-edge composers worldwide. Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, JIJI is an exciting guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Her concert programs range from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation.

SESSA
Occhi io vissi di voi (arr. JIJI)

ALBÉNIZ
Asturias

NATALIE DIETTERICH
Abigail

CASSEUS
Yanvalloux, On Sunday, and Coumbite

GULLI BJÖRNSSON                      
Dynjandi

DAVID LANG
SECOND GUESS* (West Coast Première)

MÁXIMO DIEGO PUJOL
Verde Alma

ARLEN
Over the Rainbow (arr.Jiji)

DYENS
Tango en Skai

TANIA LEÓN
Bailarín

PAGANINI
Caprice No. 24 in A Minor

One of the most acclaimed rock guitarists today has created a show that blends music, technology, and the wild and wonderful world of BUGS! 

Imagine if the movie screen you are watching is actually an instrument - this is the exciting concept behind Kaki King's Bugs. Using projection mapping, Kaki's guitar feeds information into a computer which translates the sound into light. As she plays, different notes and sound levels change the exposure and images, resulting in a kaleidoscope of color and sound! 

Composer and musician Kaki King is considered one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, known both for her technical mastery and for her constant quest to push the boundaries of the instrument. Don't miss this new La Jolla Music Society commission for perfect for families and children ages 3-12.