The Observatory North Park
Visiting The Observatory North Park
Getting there & parking
Parking is available at the parking structure directly across the street on 29th St. Please make sure to get your parking validation from the parking lot attendant by showing your ticket. First come, first serve basis.
Accessibility
There is an ADA section for qualified patrons. ADA tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com (subject to availability).
Entry & venue rules
Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas. Restricted Items: (Keep in mind priority number 1 is to HAVE FUN! Just please do it without the items listed below) No guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, projectiles of any kind, or any other item that could be used to inflict harm. Replicas of any type of weapon are NOT permitted. No drugs, drug paraphernalia or illegal substances of any kind. No outside food or drinks. No personal video cameras, Go-Pros, selfie sticks, drones, masks or laser pointers. No professional audio, video, or audio recording equipment - (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms or commercial use rigs). No unsealed liquids or gels of any kind. No jewelry or clothing that could inflict harm. No large bags over (10 inches x 10 inches), backpacks, Camelbacks or Bota bags. No stuffed animals or toys of any kind. This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management.
Children & age policy
All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. Some shows may be restricted to certain ages. Please check the venue website for updated information.
Box office
Our box office is open on show nights, beginning 2 hours before doors and open till late. To purchase tickets online, please visit ObservatorySD.com. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email us at [email protected]. If you would like to call us during box office operating hours, our phone number is (619) 239-8836.
619-239-8836. Please note that orders will not be accepted over the phone.
Will Call is available at the box office 2 hours prior to door time. Valid photo ID of account holder is required to pick up tickets. For additional inquiries, contact the box office at 619-239-8836.
Cash, Visa, MC, AMEX, and Discover cards. No checks or Live Nation/Ticketmaster gift cards.
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- University Avenue & 30th Street — 1 min walk · bus stop
- 30th Street & University Avenue — 1 min walk · bus stop
- University Avenue & Utah Street — 2 min walk · bus stop
- 30th Street & North Park Way — 2 min walk · bus stop
- 30th Street & Lincoln Avenue — 3 min walk · bus stop
- University Avenue & Pershing Avenue — 4 min walk · bus stop
Parking nearby
- North Park Parking Garage — 1 min walk
- Car park — 2 min walk
- Bank of America — 5 min walk
- Vons — 8 min walk
- Covenant Church — 9 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Asylum Brewing Company — 1 min walk · pub
- Tamarindo — 1 min walk · restaurant
- Holsem Coffee — 1 min walk · cafe
- Shank and Bone — 1 min walk · restaurant
- Ranchos Cocina — 1 min walk · restaurant
- Coin-Op Game Room — 2 min walk · bar
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary
Doors Open: 6:30pm Show Starts: 7:30pm *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Park...
The Tallest Man On Earth
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Syd: Beard Tour
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM All Ages Welcome *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTave...
Syd - Early Entry VIP Upgrade
RHYE - JOY TOUR
Doors Open: 7pm Show Starts: 8pm *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Manic Street Preachers
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Armored Saint & Metal Church
Doors Open: 6PM Show Starts: 7PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching
Doors Open: 6PM Show Starts: 7PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Gary Numan North American Fall Tour 2026
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
The Greyboy Allstars w/ DJ Greyboy
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Agent Orange
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Spike and the Gimme Gimmes
Doors Open: 6:30PM Show Starts: 7:30PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Park...
Punchis Presents: ¿Eres Emo?
18+ W/ VALID ID Doors Open: 7:30PM Show Starts: 8:00PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoas...
The Pineapple Thief
All Ages Welcome Doors Open: 7pm Show Starts: 8pm *All times are subject to change* This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or respons...
Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour
All Ages Welcome Doors Open: 6:30pm Show Starts: 7:30pm *All times are subject to change* This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or r...
Emo Night Brooklyn - 18+ W/ VALID ID
18+ WITH VALID ID Doors Open: 8PM Show Starts: 8:30PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoast...
The Vandals
Doors Open: 6:30pm Show Starts: 7:30pm *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Park...
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Nurse Georgie Carroll
All Ages Welcome Doors Open: 6pm Show Starts: 7pm *All times are subject to change* This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or respons...
Home Grown
Doors Open: 6PM Show Starts: 7PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Ibeyi
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
Death From Above 1979 - Private Lives Tour
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...
DENNY LOVE: SHOW LOVE TOUR
All Ages Welcome Doors Open: 6PM Show Starts: 7PM *All times are subject to change* Please note: This show will have some adult subject matter that may not suitable for all underage fans. This event i...
Puzzle
Doors Open: 7PM Show Starts: 8PM *All times are subject to change* Dinner and drinks are available at our connected restaurant - West Coast Tavern. More information: www.WestCoastTavern.com Parking is...