Kool & the Gang | June 28, 2026 | Rady Shell

Celebration Sounds Better on the Water.

A San Diego Bay sunset, a great spread, your favorite bottle, and Kool & the Gang live across the harbor.

Sunday, June 28 | Boards 5:30 PM | Returns about 10:30 PM

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You are not missing the concert.
You are hearing it from the harbor.

A celebratory summer-night format with high-energy nostalgia and a broad, social audience. JADA anchors alongside the Rady Shell, giving guests a more relaxed, more atmospheric night than the usual venue routine.

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Why This Works

A Better Concert Night for Kool & the Gang

A more festive way to do a summer concert night, without parking decks and crowded aisles.

BYOB, done elegantly

Bring your own wine, champagne, or beer. No liquor-license overpromising. No corkage. Your night, your taste.

Your own picnic

Bring charcuterie, sandwiches, sushi, or a packed luxury picnic. JADA is the setting, not a catered-meal promise.

Actual live performance

The Shell sits right on San Diego Bay. You hear the real show from the deck with skyline views and harbor air.

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Kool & the Gang Aboard JADA

From $275/person. Pick your seats, pay in under a minute.

Early Bird

Through May 29

$275/person

Standard

Through June 21

$325/person

Last Week

From June 22

$375/person

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10-minute payment hold

Hear Kool & the Gang live from JADA anchored beside the Rady Shell
BYOB and build your own picnic for the night
Professional captain and crew
Transferable confirmation code

Questions

Practical Answers

Will I really hear the live show from the boat?

Yes. The Rady Shell is an open-air waterfront venue and sound carries clearly over the bay. This is the actual live performance, heard from the deck.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes. BYOB and your own picnic are part of the concept. We do not describe this as an open bar or catered event, and we do not promise hot food service.

How does payment work?

Your booking request creates a short hold. You then use the payment method you selected at checkout. For manual methods, include your confirmation number in the payment note. Once payment is confirmed, you receive a paid confirmation email.

Where do I board?

Choose Harbor Island Sheraton dock or the Coronado dock by the jet ski rentals near the Ferry Building once JADA is anchored.

How do I verify the official event details?

Use the official event page here: https://www.theshell.org/performances/kool-the-gang-2026/

Celebration Sounds Better on the Water.

A Better Concert Night for Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang Aboard JADA

Practical Answers

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