La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls (WOW) Festival at The Rady Shell

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La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls (WOW) Festival launches in spectacular fashion at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, presented in association with the San Diego Symphony, on April 27 - 30, 2023. “One of the most innovative cultural happenings in the country" (San Diego Magazine), the WOW Festival bursts outside of traditional theatre spaces, turning unexpected locations into interactive stages.

Discover music, dance, puppetry, immersive and site-specific shows from local, national and international artists, along with events for the whole family. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will create a vibrant space on the water where audiences can gather to experience unique performances, have fun and enjoy the many food and drink options on offer.

WOW Festival ticket information and a complete roster of artists and projects will be announced in the coming weeks at wowfestival.org.

WOW - Looking Back

The Spheres: La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival performance of The Spheres by Australia’s Strange Fruit; photo by Daniel Norwood

WOW Festival: La Jolla Playhouse’s 2022 Without Walls (WOW) Festival; photo by Jenna Selby.
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The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Dining

The Rady Shell expanded culinary program — The Shell Provisions — offers an impressive range of local specialties from some of San Diego's finest eateries and locally sourced options ranging from casual to upscale. New state-of-the-art kitchens and dining spaces will make dining with your friends and family at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park a memorable experience.

The Shell Provisions is brought to life by our local partners. These partners include some of San Diego's most talked-about favorites, like Chef Richard Blais, Urban Kitchen, Biga, Lola 55, Achilles Coffee, Wicked Popcorn, Kitchens for Good and Cali Cream.

(See all of your options, including our new, deliciously curated "Blais by the Bay" pre-order service, on our Dining Page!)

Please note: Food and beverages may not be brought in to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. In an effort to reduce waste, guests are welcome to bring one empty reusable plastic or aluminum water bottle only. Bottles can be filled at water refill stations inside the venue. Glass bottles are not permitted.