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48th Annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands Set for Oct. 25
Fundraiser is San Diego County's largest high school marching band competition, featuring field show and parade performances by 38 bands
The 48th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, San Diego County’s largest high school marching band competition, is set for Saturday, Oct. 25 at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos.
The tournament will showcase the music and artistic pageantry of 38 marching bands from across Southern California and will feature both parade and field show competitions. Field show performances by small bands will start at 8 a.m. at Mt. Carmel’s Sundevil Stadium, followed by a free parade band review starting at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the school’s parking lot. Field shows with large bands will start at approximately 2:45 p.m. at Sundevil Stadium.
Evening field show performances will conclude with special appearances by marching bands from San Diego State University and the United States Marine Corps. Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available throughout the day and evening.
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The tournament is the largest fundraiser of the year for the school’s music program. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation and will be used to support the school’s band, color guard and orchestra programs.
Tickets for the field shows can be purchased the day of the tournament at the stadium ticket window. General admission prices are $20 for adults; $15 for students, seniors and military; and free for children 5 and under. Reserved seating in the stadium’s center section is available for $35. Tickets include admission to both the morning and afternoon/evening field shows, as well as for all award presentations.
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- To Buy General Admission Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1712516736659?aff=oddtdtcreator
- To Buy Reserved Seating Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-mt-carmel-tournament-of-bands-reserved-seating-tickets-1637145388929?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mt. Carmel High School is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego 92129. The school’s parking lot will not be available for public parking the day of the event, so spectators should park in the neighborhoods surrounding the school.
For more information, visit https://www.mchsmusic.org/tournament.
