Live Shows: Slayyyter | San Diego
San Diego, CA - SOMA - September 12, 2026
Before Slayyyter even stepped onstage at SOMA, her fans had already set the tone for the night. The line wrapped around the building, with some concertgoers having camped outside for hours. Flannels, fishing lures dangling from jeans, and white tees and tanks marked with dollar signs filled the crowd, similar to the looks she had been wearing on tour. We had traveled to San Diego for one of the most anticipated shows of the summer, and apparently, we weren’t the only ones taking the occasion seriously.
Slayyyter had brought her Worst Girl On Tour to town, and the sold-out crowd came ready on September 12th, 2026 at SOMA San Diego.
This was my first show at SOMA, a venue tucked into an older strip mall, and getting inside was a little overwhelming. The room was hot, the crowd was dense, and moving through it became increasingly difficult as more people arrived. My friends and I eventually found a good spot near an exit, but before the music even started, we noticed people fainting. The excitement was undeniable, though the heat and crowded conditions made the wait uncomfortable.
Opening duo Pearly Drop helped shift the focus back to the stage. Their experimental set was an enjoyable start to the night, giving the audience something to settle into as the room filled all the way to the back. By the time they finished, there was hardly any space left, and everyone was waiting for Slayyyter.
Roughly thirty minutes later, the lights dimmed, and the entire room turned its attention forward.
The stage looked like a little slice of rural America. A mobile-home façade, complete with windows and a door, stood alongside clothes hanging out to “dry.” It gave Slayyyter a world to step out of and made the anticipation of that door opening even better.
Then the windows lit up.
The door opened, Slayyyter appeared, and the room erupted. Opening with “DANCE…,” she had the crowd singing and moving from the start. I was right there with them. Whatever patience we had managed during the wait disappeared into that first song. By the time it ended, I knew exactly what kind of night this was going to be: a party.
“CRANK” was a particular highlight. It was one of the songs I had been most excited to hear, and judging by the reaction around me, plenty of people felt the same way. Hearing everyone sing along made the room feel even louder and more alive. It’s one thing to love a song on your own; it’s another to hear that excitement coming back at you from every direction.
The wardrobe deserved its own attention. Slayyyter wore three distinct looks throughout the night, each different from what I had seen from previous shows. She arrived in a black fringed jacket, corset, and tiny black shorts, with the fringe hanging from her sleeves. Her second look, a glittering bra top and matching bottoms with more fringe, had an almost mermaid-like feel. The final outfit was a sheer netted dress that reminded me of something you might throw on over a swimsuit. To me, the looks felt especially fitting for San Diego, bringing a little beachside attitude into the show.
Of course, the crowd wasn’t ready to let her leave. After fans called for more, Slayyyter returned to close the night with “Brand New Chanel$” and “Beat Up Chanel$,” giving everyone one last chance to sing and dance together.
I hadn’t been to a sold-out show in a while, and this one reminded me how much the people around you can shape the experience. The heat and cramped conditions were a difficult part of the night, but so was the unmistakable joy of being surrounded by fans who were just as excited to be there as I was. From the outfits outside to the final songs, people showed up ready to be part of it. Seeing that enthusiasm carry through the whole night is what I’ll remember most.
