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San Diego Events This Weekend & Beyond
Quick answer
What events are happening in San Diego? San Diego's event calendar runs year-round, anchored by Comic-Con in July, the county fair in June-July, Fourth of July Big Bay Boom fireworks, December Balboa Park December Nights, and Padres home games from spring through fall. This calendar is refreshed daily from venue and organizer sources.
- Comic-Con (July) is the single largest event of the year.
- December Nights in Balboa Park is the largest free festival.
- Padres home games run April through September at Petco Park.
- Listings on this page are updated daily.
Source: Sandi Spots — Last updated
Concerts, festivals, Padres games, food fests, family days, and nightlife — the complete guide to what's on in San Diego this weekend and every weekend of 2026.
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San Diego events over the next 30 days
Dated picks straight from our San Diego events calendar, ranked by venue, verification and completeness. Every listing shows its own date, so this list stays accurate all week.
- Wed, Oct 14San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign — 7pm · Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
- Wed, Oct 14SOMBR: You Are The Reason Tour 2026 — See website for times · Pechanga Arena · Midway
- Thu, Oct 15Daniel Sloss — 7pm · Balboa Theatre · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Fri, Oct 16G-Eazy / Logic / Juicy J — 7pm · North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre · Chula Vista
- Sat, Oct 17SDSU Aztecs Football vs Fresno State — 5pm · Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
- Sat, Oct 17Dusty Slay — 7pm · Balboa Theatre · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Sat, Oct 17House of Blues: Mt. Joy — 7pm · House of Blues San Diego · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Sat, Oct 17LED Pressents Sammy Virji — 7pm · Petco Park · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Sun, Oct 18COMPOSITIONS — 7:30pm · Balboa Theatre · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Mon, Oct 19WWE Presents: Monday Night RAW — 4:30pm · Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
- Mon, Oct 19Evanora Unlimited, Angus Green — 7pm · House of Blues San Diego · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Mon, Oct 19Vienna Royal Orchestra: Viva Mozart 270 — 7:30pm · Jacobs Music Center · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Tue, Oct 20The Paradox — 7pm · House of Blues San Diego · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Tue, Oct 20Connect — See website for times · Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
- Tue, Oct 20Covid-19 FAQs — See website for times · Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
- Wed, Oct 21San Diego Gulls vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds — 7pm · Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
- Thu, Oct 22Post Sex Nachos, Hannah Geller — 7pm · House of Blues San Diego · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Fri, Oct 23Rigoletto — 7:30pm · Civic Theatre · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Sat, Oct 24Mira Mesa Street Fair — 10am · Mira Mesa Boulevard · Mira Mesa
- Sat, Oct 24Bryson Tiller Presents: Bryson Tiller, Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, Austin Millz — 7:30pm · North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre · Chula Vista
- Mon, Oct 26Gorillaz: The Mountain Tour 2026 — See website for times · Pechanga Arena · Midway
- Fri, Oct 30B-52's / Devo — See website for times · North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre · Chula Vista
- Fri, Oct 30Knocked Loose / Denzel Curry / Superheaven / Boundaries — See website for times · Petco Park · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Sat, Nov 7Belly Up: Lord Huron — 8pm · Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
- Sat, Nov 7Dia De Los Deftones 2026 — See website for times · Petco Park · Downtown / Gaslamp
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This Weekend in San Diego
Everything happening Friday through Sunday — auto-updated from the live calendar below.
🎭 CultureFri, Oct 16Meteorites as Artistic Matter
Speakers: Ulrike Arnold , Artist; Gerard van Belle, PhD , Former Director of Science at Lowell Observatory; and Rachel Jans, PhD , Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The San Diego Museum of Art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater Meteorites as Artistic Matter brings together…
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🎭 CultureFri, Oct 16Howl-O-Scream San Diego
Howl-O-Scream San Diego Terror Awakens Once More San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween experience!
🎵 ConcertFri, Oct 16Autumn Concert Series: Irina Bessonova
The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 9 to October 3. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance.
1pm
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🎉 FestivalFri, Oct 16HalGLOWeen
HalGLOWeen Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays October 3–31 Exclusive Member Preview on October 2 Activities start at 5 p.m. The glittering, glimmering, and glowing annual Halloween extravaganza is back! Every weekend in October, enjoy family fun after dark at this light-up-the-night spectacular.
🎵 ConcertFri, Oct 16Candlelight Concert
Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.
6:15pm
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🎭 CultureFri, Oct 16'Hotel Transylvania' FREE Spooky Movie Night at Carnitas' Snack Shack
WHEN- October 16th Bar Specials begin at 5:00 PM Movie begins at dusk (around 6:15 PM) -WHERE- Outdoor Patio at Carnitas Snack Shack Waterfront location in the heart of San Diego -WHAT TO EXPECT- Free admission with food or drink purchase Outdoor movie screening under the stars All ages welcome…
🎭 CultureFri, Oct 16Sacred Movement, Painted Prayers
Experience the intersection of living craft, tradition, and movement. Begin the evening with a performance of Nihon Buyo —Japanese classical dance—by acclaimed dancer Ichinosuke Umekawa.
6pm
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🎤 ComedyFri, Oct 16Ben Bankas LIVE!
Ben Bankas LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-16 at 7:00 PM.
🎭 CultureFri, Oct 16DroneArt Show: Harry Potter
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Every kind of San Diego event, in one place
Concerts & Live Music
Petco Park stadium tours, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Humphreys by the Bay, and neighborhood clubs like The Casbah and Belly Up. Something's playing every night of the week.
Festivals & Fairs
Comic-Con (July), San Diego Pride, the San Diego County Fair (June–July), Adams Avenue Street Fair, Little Italy FESTA, and Balboa Park's December Nights — the largest free festival in Southern California.
Padres & Sports
Padres home games run April through September (81 dates) at Petco Park. Add FC San Diego (USL), San Diego Wave FC, and Aztecs football/basketball at Snapdragon Stadium for year-round sports.
Food & Wine
San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival (November), Taste of Little Italy, Taste of Gaslamp, brewery tap takeovers in North Park, and Little Italy Mercato every Saturday and Wednesday.
Family Events
SeaWorld seasonal events, LEGOLAND fireworks, Balboa Park December Nights, Movies in the Park (summer), and the county fair. See our kids' guide for weekly regulars.
Theater & Performing Arts
The Old Globe in Balboa Park, La Jolla Playhouse at UC San Diego, Broadway San Diego touring musicals at the Civic Theatre, plus Cygnet (Liberty Station), North Coast Rep (Solana Beach), Lamb's Players (Coronado), Moonlight Amphitheatre (Vista) and Diversionary. Full list in our San Diego theaters guide and Broadway shows guide.
Free Events
Twilight in the Park concerts (Balboa), Sunday organ concerts at Spreckels Pavilion, First Friday art walks, and rotating free-museum days. Full list in our free things to do hub.
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Alzheimer's SD: La Planificación y los Cuidados para el final de la Demencia
Aprenda más sobre la última etapa de la demencia y los cambios finales de la enfermedad, explore nuevas formas de proveer cuidado y nuevos rituales de comunicación, ante los cambios inminentes.
14
Oct
Lost Temple Tavern Pop-Up at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
This Halloween season, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego's LandShark Bar & Grill will transform into “Lost Temple Tavern,” a haunted jungle pop-up running from October 10 through October 31.
14
Oct
Boo Bash Escondido: San Diego’s New 100,000-Square-Foot Pumpkin Patch
Boo Bash Fall Festival is making its California debut at Mershops North County Mall! Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, this six-week seasonal experience features five distinct zones filled with fall attractions, activities and entertainment for all ages.
14
Oct
Topdog/Underdog
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14
Oct
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch is located next to the Loma Club putting green just inside the north entrance, right across the street from SparkCycle. We can’t wait to see you there! Open September 18 - October 31 2026 Sunday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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14
Oct
Reel Wednesday - 'Weapons'
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
14
Oct
Davide De Pierro
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14
Oct
Haunted Trails
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14
Oct
Children's Storytime
Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event.
14
Oct
Line Dancing
14
Oct
Board Game Night with The Hoppy Dice
14
Oct
Live Dead & Brothers
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14
Oct
Brews, Bytes & Community
14
Oct
BAY STREET/ ROSETHORNE/ SMALL TALK
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14
Oct
Charli xcx / underscores
Charli xcx / underscores live at Viejas Arena in San Diego on 2026-10-14.
14
Oct
Canasta
14
Oct
Sophie Hunter presents: STEREOSCOPE The Tour
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14
Oct
Aloha Ukulele
14
Oct
Materials Lab: Paper
14
Oct
LIVE with Sue Palmer!
Sue Palmer is back in the Clark Cabaret to bring us an evening of live music that will make you wanna move and groove! Join us for a night of lively music, tasty cocktails and a whole lotta fun!
14
Oct
Public Safety Workshop: Home Fire Safety
15
Oct
America's Musical Journey
America’s Musical Journey follows singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of American music and explores the great musical cities—places like New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, Miami, New York City and more—where such electrifying art forms as jazz, the blues, country, soul and rock and…
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15
Oct
Wine & Lecture: The Road to Sunrise: Recovering a Lost Visual History of a Coronado Family
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, October 15, featuring “The Road to Sunrise: Recovering a Lost Visual History of a Coronado Family.” Enjoy an engaging evening with photographer and photo…
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15
Oct
Noche de Mole
Noche de Mole is the Sherman Heights Community Center’s signature annual fundraiser. The event inaugurates our 32nd Día de los Muertos celebration, San Diego longest running Día de los Muertos tradition.
15
Oct
Paint and Sip: Alebrijes
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos with a festive evening of art, drinks, and local history! Join the San Diego History Center at Mujeres Brew House, San Diego’s first Latina-owned brewery, for a fun Paint & Sip experience.
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15
Oct
Movies in the Courtyard
Movies in the Courtyard! Watch a classic movie on the outdoor screen on select dates throughout the end of the year! Movies are all ages.
15
Oct
The Mad House Favorites Show!
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-10-15 at 8:00 PM.
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15
Oct
San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign
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15
Oct
BONGFATHER (SF)/ GUESTS
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15
Oct
Turnpike Troubadours / Muscadine Bloodline
Turnpike Troubadours / Muscadine Bloodline live at Petco Park in San Diego on 2026-10-15.
15
Oct
Crafty Hour: Ghost Portraits
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15
Oct
Classic Rock Music Trivia Night
Need a pick me up to make it to Friday? Join us at Deano's Pub at 7 p.m. Thursday night for free classic rock music trivia!
15
Oct
BAY STREET/ ROSETHORNE/ SMALL TALK
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15
Oct
Akeem Ali
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15
Oct
Feeling Fit
15
Oct
Open Play Bocce Ball
15
Oct
Storytime Studio
15
Oct
Fall community clean up event: EDCO bulk trash pickup
15
Oct
Do Tell Comedy LIVE!
Do Tell Comedy LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-15 at 8:00 PM.
15
Oct
Easy Star All-Stars Double Tiger
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15
Oct
Xavier Wulf Presents: The Cool World Tour
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15
Oct
Silver Screeniacs: Disney's Haunted Mansion
15
Oct
Materials Lab: Paper
15
Oct
Rollin' & Strollin'
15
Oct
City Council Regular Meeting
15
Oct
Saint Levant
Saint Levant live at SOMA San Diego in San Diego on 2026-10-15.
16
Oct
Meteorites as Artistic Matter
Speakers: Ulrike Arnold , Artist; Gerard van Belle, PhD , Former Director of Science at Lowell Observatory; and Rachel Jans, PhD , Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The San Diego Museum of Art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater Meteorites as Artistic Matter brings together…
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16
Oct
Howl-O-Scream San Diego
Howl-O-Scream San Diego Terror Awakens Once More San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween experience!
16
Oct
Autumn Concert Series: Irina Bessonova
The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 9 to October 3. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance.
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16
Oct
HalGLOWeen
HalGLOWeen Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays October 3–31 Exclusive Member Preview on October 2 Activities start at 5 p.m. The glittering, glimmering, and glowing annual Halloween extravaganza is back! Every weekend in October, enjoy family fun after dark at this light-up-the-night spectacular.
16
Oct
Candlelight Concert
Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.
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16
Oct
'Hotel Transylvania' FREE Spooky Movie Night at Carnitas' Snack Shack
WHEN- October 16th Bar Specials begin at 5:00 PM Movie begins at dusk (around 6:15 PM) -WHERE- Outdoor Patio at Carnitas Snack Shack Waterfront location in the heart of San Diego -WHAT TO EXPECT- Free admission with food or drink purchase Outdoor movie screening under the stars All ages welcome…
16
Oct
Sacred Movement, Painted Prayers
Experience the intersection of living craft, tradition, and movement. Begin the evening with a performance of Nihon Buyo —Japanese classical dance—by acclaimed dancer Ichinosuke Umekawa.
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16
Oct
Ben Bankas LIVE!
Ben Bankas LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-16 at 7:00 PM.
16
Oct
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter
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16
Oct
Harvest Fest 2026 at Julian Farm and Orchard
Our famous pumpkin patch will be in full swing. Farm activities, and food and beverage will be onsite during operating hours. Bring the whole family to Julian Farm and Orchard's Harvest Fest!
16
Oct
G-Eazy / Logic / Juicy J
G-Eazy / Logic / Juicy J live at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in San Diego on 2026-10-16.
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16
Oct
SEX PISTOLS FEAT. FRANK CARTER
SEX PISTOLS FEAT. FRANK CARTER live at SOMA San Diego in San Diego on 2026-10-16.
16
Oct
MUNA: Gets So Hot Tour
16
Oct
Peter Bjorn and JohnJosh Rouse
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Comedy shows in San Diego
Stand-up and improv run nearly every night here. These listings pull straight from the clubs' own calendars, and each club has its own guide with parking, minimums and seating.
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Thu, Oct 15 · 8pm · The Madhouse Comedy Club
Do Tell Comedy LIVE!
Thu, Oct 15 · See website for times · American Comedy Co.
Ben Bankas LIVE!
Fri, Oct 16 · 7pm · American Comedy Co.
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Sat, Oct 17 · 7pm · Balboa Theatre
Ben Bankas LIVE!
Sat, Oct 17 · 7pm · American Comedy Co.
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The Famous Mad House Weekend Showcase Special
Sat, Oct 17 · 8pm · The Madhouse Comedy Club
Ben Bankas LIVE!
Sun, Oct 18 · 7pm · American Comedy Co.
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Sun, Oct 18 · 8pm · The Madhouse Comedy Club
Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE!
Tue, Oct 20 · See website for times · American Comedy Co.
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Wed, Oct 21 · 8pm · The Madhouse Comedy Club
Elle Orlando LIVE!
Thu, Oct 22 · 8pm · American Comedy Co.
Elle Orlando LIVE!
Fri, Oct 23 · 8pm · American Comedy Co.
American Comedy Co.
Gaslamp Quarter
Touring national headliners, weekend date nights, group outings in the Gaslamp.
The Comedy Store La Jolla
La Jolla
Surprise LA drop-ins, comedy nerds, cheap weeknight showcases.
Mic Drop Comedy
Kearny Mesa
Touring acts without downtown parking hassle, Convoy dinner-and-a-show nights.
The Madhouse Comedy Club
Gaslamp Quarter
Cheap weeknight comedy, local headliners, bachelorette and birthday groups.
The Comedy Palace
Kearny Mesa
Cheap comedy several nights a week, open mics, low-key date nights.
Finest City Improv
North Park
Cheap nights out, improv fans, anyone who wants to take a class.
National Comedy Theatre
Mission Hills
Families with teens, date nights, visitors who want clean comedy.
Live theater in San Diego
Stage shows run year-round here, from Tony-winning regional houses to neighborhood companies with $30 tickets. These are the theaters worth checking before you book a night out.
The Old Globe
Balboa Park
Three stages, Summer Shakespeare, the Grinch each December.
La Jolla Playhouse
UC San Diego
Broadway-bound world premieres and the WOW Festival.
Broadway San Diego — Civic Theatre
Downtown
National touring musicals in a 2,967-seat house.
Cygnet Theatre
Liberty Station
Contemporary plays and musicals with pre-show dining next door.
North Coast Repertory
Solana Beach
Under 200 seats, consistently strong professional casts.
Lamb's Players Theatre
Coronado
Family-friendly seasons and the Festival of Christmas.
Moonlight Amphitheatre
Vista
Outdoor summer musicals with cheap lawn seating.
Diversionary Theatre
University Heights
One of the oldest LGBTQ+ theaters in the country.
Balboa Theatre & Spreckels Theatre
Downtown
Historic rooms hosting touring plays, dance and comedy.
San Diego Events FAQ
What are the best events in San Diego this weekend?+
The biggest weekend draws are typically concerts at Petco Park and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Padres home games (Apr–Sep), the Little Italy Mercato farmers market on Saturday mornings, and rotating festivals in Balboa Park. Check the calendar above for exact dates — it auto-updates daily.
What free events are happening in San Diego?+
Free weekly events include Twilight in the Park summer concerts at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park's Free Tuesday museum rotation, First Friday art walks in Bird Rock and Barrio Logan, and Sunday concerts at Humphreys Backstage. Our free-things-to-do hub has the full list.
What's the biggest annual event in San Diego?+
Comic-Con International in July is the largest — 130,000+ attendees and takes over downtown. Runners-up: San Diego Pride (July), the county fair (June/July), and Fleet Week (November). All draw hotel bookings months in advance.
Are there family-friendly events in San Diego?+
Yes — the county fair, LEGOLAND fireworks, SeaWorld seasonal events (Sesame Place, Halloween Spooktacular, Christmas Celebration), Balboa Park December Nights, and free Movies in the Park in summer are all family favorites.
Where can I see live theater in San Diego?+
The Old Globe in Balboa Park and La Jolla Playhouse at UC San Diego are the two Tony-winning regional houses. Broadway San Diego brings national touring musicals to the Civic Theatre downtown. Mid-size options include Cygnet Theatre (Liberty Station), North Coast Repertory (Solana Beach), Lamb's Players (Coronado), Moonlight Amphitheatre (Vista) and Diversionary Theatre (University Heights). Tickets run about $25-$60 at neighborhood companies and $60-$175 for touring Broadway.
Where can I see live music in San Diego?+
Major venues: Petco Park (stadium tours), North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (Chula Vista), Pechanga Arena, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (symphony), Humphreys by the Bay (intimate), and House of Blues. Neighborhood clubs like The Casbah, Belly Up (Solana Beach), and Music Box run shows nightly.
What food festivals happen in San Diego?+
San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival (November), Taste of Little Italy, Taste of Gaslamp, Adams Avenue Street Fair, and the San Diego Beer + Food Fest. Individual neighborhoods run monthly Taste of… events too.
When is Comic-Con 2026?+
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 runs Wednesday July 22 (Preview Night) through Sunday July 26 at the San Diego Convention Center. Badges sell out in minutes — register on the SDCC Member ID system months ahead.
Are there events near the beach?+
Yes — the OB Street Fair + Chili Cook-Off (June), Pacific Beachfest (October), La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, Coronado Flower Show, and July 4th fireworks in Big Bay and Coronado. Summer sunset yoga at La Jolla Cove is weekly and free.
What's happening in Balboa Park?+
Balboa Park hosts something almost every weekend: December Nights (December), EarthFair (April, the largest environmental fair in the US), Cinco de Mayo, food truck Fridays, and free Sunday organ concerts at Spreckels Pavilion year-round.
How do I find last-minute event tickets?+
Try Vivid Seats and StubHub for resale, Goldstar for discounted local events, and the venue box office day-of (often the cheapest option after fees). For Padres, TodayTix and the MLB Ballpark app frequently drop $10–20 seats hours before first pitch.
Are there events for singles or 21+ crowds?+
Yes — Gaslamp bar crawls, Little Italy wine walks, brewery tap takeovers in North Park, Petco Park concert postgames, and rotating 21+ museum nights (Nights After Dark at Fleet Science Center, Late Nights at San Diego Museum of Art).
What are the best festivities and events in San Diego?+
Comic-Con in July is the biggest, followed by San Diego Pride, the county fair, and Fleet Week. Year-round, Balboa Park hosts free Sunday organ concerts and rotating festivals, while Petco Park and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre drive the concert calendar.
About this guide
Published by the Sandi Spots Editorial team at Sleep Coast LLC. Guides combine local perspective and source research. Check the individual guide for firsthand observations and follow official links to confirm current details.