San Diego's home for original jazz — a 200-cap all-ages listening room inside the Musicians' Association building, where the music matters most.
The most common questions, answered.
Dizzy's holds approximately 200 cap (Arias Hall). The compact size keeps shows intimate and the dance floor close to the stage.
No, Dizzy's is an all-ages venue. All ages are welcome. ID requirements vary by event - check the specific show listing for any age-tier sections.
Dizzy's is located at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd, Bay Park, San Diego, CA 92110. The venue sits in the Bay Park neighborhood of San Diego.
Dizzy's books Jazz and Original jazz, plus crossover programming year-round. Original jazz, folk, world. Listening-room format with no bar/TVs. All-ages. Booked by founder Chuck Perrin (since 2000). Set times push early — Thu/Sun 7–9pm, Fri/Sat 8–10pm.
Dizzy's has scheduled programming on select nights. Specific hours: Thu 7–9pm; Fri 8–10pm; Sat 8–10pm; Sun 7–9pm. Closed Mon–Wed..
Dizzy's is a 200-capacity listening room inside Arias Hall, behind the Musicians' Association of San Diego at 1717 Morena Boulevard in Bay Park — the venue's fourth home since founder Chuck Perrin opened it in 2000. All-ages, with the format built around the performance: no bar, no TVs, no club scene. The tagline is 'where the music matters most.'
Programming centers on original jazz, with folk and world acts in the rotation. Show nights only — Thursday through Sunday — with set times pushed early enough to feel like a recital rather than a late-night club. Booked by Perrin himself.
Reopened at Bay Park in 2021 after a 16-month COVID closure. The most concert-hall-like room of any small venue in San Diego, and the rare all-ages stop in the local jazz circuit. Recommended when you want to actually hear the band.
Original jazz, folk, world. Listening-room format with no bar/TVs. All-ages. Booked by founder Chuck Perrin (since 2000). Set times push early — Thu/Sun 7–9pm, Fri/Sat 8–10pm.
Dizzy's books Thu–Sun with early set times. A snapshot of the room's character:
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