KAABOO San Diego Cancels 2020 Festival Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

SAN DIEGO, CA — KAABOO San Diego has been canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The music, comedy, art and cuisine festival, which is in its sixth year, was originally scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Petco Park.

"After much consultation with stakeholders in local government, artists and music industry friends, and members of the San Diego community, we know it is best and safest for everyone to look ahead and plan a bigger and bolder edition of KAABOO for September of 2021," festival organizers said in a statement.

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For five years, the festival took place at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds with headliners such as Aerosmith, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Katy Perry and P!nk.

The festival organizers had not announced any acts for this year's event, and tickets had not been sold since a January "early-bird" sale ended. Pass holders will be given the option to hold onto their passes for next year's festival or request a full refund.

"We are disappointed that we are not able to bring you our 2020 vision for San Diego's favorite music festival, but rest assured we will work hard to make 2021 an event where we can celebrate a better future."

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