SOMA
A cornerstone all-ages venue in San Diego that hosted countless punk, hardcore, emo, and post-hardcore shows throughout the 2000s and beyond.
Venues
The Epicentre
The Epicentre is coming back, newly renovated in 2026! A remembered DIY, community-driven all-ages space from the era, it was a cornerstone of the local scene and regularly hosted touring and breakout acts. Bands like Silverstein, Emery, and Hawthorne Heights played here frequently, helping define the sound and culture of the time. Often mentioned alongside other legendary all-ages rooms, The Epicentre was a place where scenes were built, bands cut their teeth, and lifelong memories were made.
Ground Zero
An all-ages/DIY venue in San Diego's East County. Details about its history and events are still being collected, but it served as a stage for My American Heart, Forgotten Alibi, and bigger acts passing through So Cal.