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Mumford & Sons, Dave Matthews Band and Kings of Leon to Headline KAABOO Del Mar 2019

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KAABOO Del Mar has officially dropped its music and comedy lineups for its fifth annual event happening September 13-15, 2019. Nashville Rock chart toppers Kings of Leon, live music icons Dave Matthews Band, and British folk-rock luminaries Mumford & Sons will headline on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively. 

Last year the festival took new heights and welcomed attendees of all ages for a weekend of various music which spanned over many genres. The sold out festival provided something for everyone! Last year the festival  brought: Katy Perry, Wiz Khalifa, Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Robert Plantt, and many more to perform at the new-ish festival. 

They will be joined by a lineup of cross-genre hit-makers including Duran DuranBlack Eyed Peas,OneRepublicSheryl CrowMaren Morris, a special collaboration from hip-hop stars Snoop Dogg + Wu-Tang Clan 25th Anniversary Set, plus Mark RonsonThe RevivalistsREO SpeedwagonThe BanglesThe CultSublime with RomeBoyz II Men, and many more, including a yet to be announced special performance from the 2019 American Idol winner. Comedians Bert KreischerPete Holmes & FriendsWayne BradyBob SagetKevin Smithand more will lead the laughs on the HUMOR ME stage. 

“It is thrilling to unveil this all-star lineup for what will essentially become KAABOO’s 5th birthday celebration,” says KAABOO’s Partner + Chief Brand Officer, Jason Felts. “Our signature curation of music and comedy acts will lead guests through yet another incredible weekend escape in Del Mar.”

As with any festival KAABOO definitely had its growing pains.  The first couple of years the festival have added more options when it comes to food, beverages, while also mixing up the lineup a bit more so it can cater to palettes of many - making it a well-versed festival. With the backdrop of the ocean and engulfed in beautiful SoCal sunsets KAABOO Del Mar should be on your list! 

Last year was a first, of many, successes for the festival. KAABOO Del Mar solidified its edge as a leading destination music and arts festival by selling out of all passes to last year’s 2018 Southern California experience. The highly-amenitized event is conveniently located at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds in Southern California is bringing the heat for the fest this year after all it's San Diego’s largest multi-day major music and entertainment festival!

There are many options to heighten your experience. From GA to VIP to purchasing BASK options (which give you lounge access to spend the day in a pool or rent your very own cabana, find out more HERE. KAABOO Del Mar is taking the festival experience to new levels. 


The KAABOO KINDNESS program continues to support charities in the San Diego region and across the globe. One dollar per every pass sold is donated to featured charitable partners, including global partner The Recording Academy’s MusiCares program, as well as local charities including the San Diego Armed Services YMCA, and Voices for Children. MGM, Coors Light, Aflac, and USAA are KAABOO Del Mar’s official 2019 presenting partners.

Earlier this year, KAABOO expanded internationally with KAABOO Cayman and proved that a luxury destination festival in the Caribbean is achievable with thoughtful strategy and execution. The sold-out event brought together live entertainment fans from around the world while hosting one of the largest festivals of its kind to ever hit the islands.

It’ll be another great year at KAABOO Del Mar and you won’t want to miss this one!