Three stories, a Pacific-view rooftop, and a calendar that swings between punk, hip-hop, and Reggae Tuesdaze on Newport Avenue.
The most common questions, answered.
The Holding Company holds approximately Up to 660 across 3 floors. Capacity spans multiple rooms and configurations, so the total varies by event setup.
Yes, The Holding Company is 21+ for all events. Bring a valid government-issued ID at the door. The venue does not admit anyone under 21 on regular show nights.
The Holding Company is located at 5046 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA 92107. The venue sits in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
The Holding Company books Punk and Hip-hop, plus crossover programming year-round. Live music + DJs across punk, hip-hop, rock, indie, burlesque. Reggae Tuesdaze recurring. Trivia and comedy nights. Mostly no cover. Past acts: Big Brother and the Holding Company, Ying Yang Twins, Strung Out, Naughty by Nature, Andre Nickatina, Buckcherry.
The Holding Company has scheduled programming on select nights. Specific hours: Wed–Fri from 4pm; Sat–Sun from 12pm (verify per event).
The Holding Company is a 7,000+ square-foot, three-story bar / restaurant / venue at 5046 Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, with a rooftop patio looking out over the Pacific. Capacity scales up to 660 guests across the building (not a single-room number — the figure spans three floors plus the rooftop). Owned by the Yeng family, who also run OB Noodle House; the building is also the birthplace of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.
Music is part of the mix rather than the whole identity — but the booking is real: punk, hip-hop, indie, rock, burlesque, and recurring themed nights including Reggae Tuesdaze. Past acts include Big Brother and the Holding Company (the namesake nod), Ying Yang Twins, Strung Out, Naughty by Nature, Andre Nickatina, and Buckcherry. Most live music is no cover.
Notable for combining a destination rooftop with regular live music programming. Recommended when you want a show without a ticket and a Pacific sunset on the same evening.
Live music + DJs across punk, hip-hop, rock, indie, burlesque. Reggae Tuesdaze recurring. Trivia and comedy nights. Mostly no cover. Past acts: Big Brother and the Holding Company, Ying Yang Twins, Strung Out, Naughty by Nature, Andre Nickatina, Buckcherry.
The Holding Company runs nightly programming across three floors. A snapshot of the venue's character:
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