San Diego Street Scene is back: August 28-29, 2009.

This year, Street Scene features over 40 bands on 5 stages across 2 crazy nights in downtown San Diego. The day divide has yet to be announced, but we do know who’s playing. Street Scene announced the first edition of the ’09 lineup in May, featuring Black Eyed Peas, M.I.A., Thievery Corporation and Modest Mouse. In early July, a few new A-list acts were added to the list.

Update: Adam "MCA" Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. Luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable. It will however require surgery and several weeks of additional treatment. Fortunately the cancer is not in a location that will affect Yauch's vocal chords. Beastie Boys will no longer be performing at Street Scene in San Diego.

New Additions to 2009 Street Scene…

Headliner: Beastie Boys (now off the lineup)
Big Names: Of Montreal, The Faint, The Dead Weather

Taste of Street Scene...

Headliners: Black Eyed Peas, M.I.A, Thievery Corporation
Big Names: Silversun Pickups, Modest Mouse, Chromeo, Girl Talk
San Diego Favs: Ozomatli, Grand Ole Party, Anya Marina
DJs: Bass Nectar, LA Riots, Donald Glaude

Back for the second consecutive year at the original location in East Village, we think Street Scene is going to be better than ever. Here are some tips to simplify your Street Scene experience:

- Doors open at 4pm Friday and Saturday

- Show ends at Midnight both nights

- 12th and Imperial Trolley Stop is just steps from the venue

- Food and beverage and booze is sold for cash only

- You cannot bring: outside food, big bags, video cameras, pets

- You can bring: one 20 oz. factory-sealed water bottle

Here are your 2009 Street Scene ticket options:

- 2-Day Pass – Layaway Plan (pay rest later!): $73.50

- Street Scene 2-Day Pass: $122

- Street Scene Friday VIP Pass: $250

- Street Scene Saturday VIP Pass: $250

Hey Insiders! - Buy Street Scene tickets here.

Insider Tip: VIP Passes (Friday and Saturday) get you a hosted bar, late night munchies, private bathroom and much more. For the ultimate Street Scene experience go VIP. The VIP Lounge is bigger and better than ever with unlimited access to the WonderHaus, an air-conditioned party haven in the heart of the event. VIP Ticket Includes: Early Evening and Late Night Munchies, Full Dinner Service, Hosted Well Bar, Attended, plentiful Restrooms, Entertainment and Entry into Street Scene.

Last year, Street Scene delivered such performers as Justice, Spoon, Tegan and Sarah, MGMT, The National, Does it Offend You, Yeah? and many more. Check out 2008 Street Scene photos here and 2007 Street Scene photos here.