🎵 ConcertHumphreys Concerts: The Beach Boys
7:30pm
Humphreys by the Bay · Shelter Island
A marquee date at Humphreys by the Bay.
Beach Boys perform under the palms.
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Tonight · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Things to Do in San Diego Tonight
48 dated events on the calendar tonight, plus the evergreen San Diego evening playbook locals default to when someone asks "what should we do?"
Tonight's events — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
San Diego has 48 events on our calendar tonight, including 5 live music events, 2 family-friendly picks, 2 festivals, and 3 sports events.
Everything here starts at 5:00 PM or later, San Diego time.
Tonight's top picks
(8)Ranked from tonight's 5pm-and-later listings — venue, category, and how complete the listing is.
🎵 Concert
🎉 FestivalPageant of the Masters
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Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters · Laguna Beach
A festival — plan for a few hours.
Pageant of the Masters at Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters on 2026-09-01 at 8:30 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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🎉 FestivalOntario Tower Buzzers vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
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ONT Field · Ontario
A festival — plan for a few hours.
Ontario Tower Buzzers vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at ONT Field on 2026-09-01 at 6:35 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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🎵 ConcertPallbearer, Ordh, Chrome Ghost
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The Casbah · Little Italy
Pallbearer live at The Casbah in San Diego on 2026-09-01.
🎤 ComedyGaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE!
8pm
American Comedy Co. · Downtown / Gaslamp
Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-09-01 at 8:00 PM.
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🎭 CultureAn Evening With Olivia Rodrigo +
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Ray Charles Terrace at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live · Los Angeles
An Evening With Olivia Rodrigo + at Ray Charles Terrace at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on 2026-09-01 at 7:00 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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🌿 OutdoorDolby Theatre Guided Tour
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Dolby Tours · Hollywood
Dolby Theatre Guided Tour at Dolby Tours on 2026-09-01. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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🎭 CultureDisney's Beauty and the Beast (Touring)
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre · Los Angeles
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Touring) at Hollywood Pantages Theatre on 2026-09-01 at 7:30 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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Live music tonight
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🎵 Concert
BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN LOS ANGELES
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SoFi Stadium · Inglewood
BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN LOS ANGELES at SoFi Stadium on 2026-09-01 at 8:00 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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🎵 Concert
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour
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Crypto.com Arena · Los Angeles
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour at Crypto.com Arena on 2026-09-01 at 8:00 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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🎵 Concert
Royale Lynn: The Royale Pain In The A$$ Tour
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The Moroccan Lounge · Los Angeles
Royale Lynn: The Royale Pain In The A$$ Tour at The Moroccan Lounge on 2026-09-01 at 6:30 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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Comedy tonight
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🎤 Comedy
FREE Open Mic Comedy Night at The World Famous Mad House Comedy Club – Watch careers start and dreams die... 5 mi...
10pm
The Madhouse Comedy Club · Downtown / Gaslamp
Stand-up comedy at The Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego on 2026-09-01 at 10:00 PM.
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Date night ideas
(27)Evening events with a grown-up lean — concerts, comedy, theatre, food and drink.
🎭 Culture
Bianca + Ivatra
7pm
San Diego
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🎭 Culture
Sanctuary
8pm
San Diego
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🎭 Culture
Accessible YogaCategory: Events: Older Adult Programs
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Poway · Poway
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🎭 Culture
American Literary Heroes
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San Diego
Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. American Literary Heroes, presented by Write Out Loud is a unique program highlighting four iconic American writers who have left a lasting impact on the social consciousness of the United States, as well as across the globe. Actors will bring Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman to life, using selections of…
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🎭 Culture
Bill Burr, Iliza Shlesinger & more at Right After You Left
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Hollywood Palladium · Hollywood
Bill Burr, Iliza Shlesinger & more at Right After You Left at Hollywood Palladium on 2026-09-01 at 8:00 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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🎭 Culture
City Council MeetingCategory: City Council
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Poway · Poway
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Family friendly this evening
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👨👩👧 Family
Bone and Joint Health Expo
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8695 Spectrum Center Blvd San Diego CA 92123
Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. Learn about treatment for joint pain, spine health, and sports injuries at a free event on orthopedic care. Enjoy presentations by orthopedic surgeons, a Q&A session, and booths on knee and hip pain, physical therapy, back pain management, and foot care. Refreshments provided. Family and friends welcome. Register at sharp.com/jointpain or…
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👨👩👧 Family
Zip Zoom Ziplines at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park
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22000 CA-76 Pauma Valley CA 92061
Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. Just a short drive from San Diego and Temecula, nestled on hundreds of acres of pristine wilderness, La Jolla Indian Adventure Park is buzzing with excitement, ready to turn your spring break into an unforgettable experience. Whether you're craving high-flying thrills, mountain biking through breathtaking scenery, or cozying up under a canopy…
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Sports tonight
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⚾ Sports
Lake Elsinore Storm vs. Inland Empire 66ers
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LAKE ELSINORE DIAMOND STADIUM · Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore Storm vs. Inland Empire 66ers at LAKE ELSINORE DIAMOND STADIUM on 2026-09-01 at 6:05 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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⚾ Sports
Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees
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Angel Stadium of Anaheim · Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on 2026-09-01 at 6:38 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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⚾ Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
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UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium · Los Angeles
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on 2026-09-01 at 7:10 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
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Everything else on the calendar
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🌿 Outdoor
Discover UC San Diego: A GPS-Guided Walking Tour for Prospective Students, Parents, New Staff and You!
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Myers Dr. San Diego CA 92161
Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. UC San Diego is where innovation meets ocean air! Perched above the Pacific in La Jolla, UC San Diego is a place where world‑class architecture, bold public art, and groundbreaking research collide. On this walking tour, you’ll explore the campus through the perspective of a local insider and former UCSD staffer — someone who knows the…
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🎭 Culture
Kid's Night OutCategory: Community Events
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Poway · Poway
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🌿 Outdoor
La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
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San Diego
Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. Immerse yourself in the history, architecture, and coastal glamour of La Jolla—California’s very own French Riviera, lovingly nicknamed the Jewel City. This GPS‑guided walking tour, created and narrated by a La Jolla local, brings the village to life with stories, secrets, and colorful characters most visitors never hear about. On this…
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🌿 Outdoor
San Diego GPS-guided Driving Tour: Must-See Scenic Sights With a San Diego Local
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San Diego
Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. San Diego embodies the fabled, coastal California lifestyle, welcoming guests with picture-perfect weather and an unexpected range of things to see and do. Buckle up because, on this driving tour, we’ll give you the inside scoop into why San Diego is known as “America’s Finest City.” We’ll share its illustrious Spanish colonial history and…
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The evergreen San Diego evening playbook
Dinner + a walk
- Little Italy — Piazza della Famiglia
Sidewalk-table dinner and a stroll to the harbor.
- Liberty Station food halls
Liberty Public Market + Stone Brewing courtyard.
- La Jolla Cove sunset dinner
Eddie V's or George's Ocean Terrace, then walk the seal cove.
Sunset spots (arrive 30 min before)
- Sunset Cliffs
Park at Ladera St. Bring a jacket.
- Mt. Soledad
360° view — best for first-timers.
- Coronado Ferry Landing
Skyline sunset over downtown.
After dinner
- Rooftop bars
Cannonball (PB), Level 9 (Gaslamp), Kettner Exchange.
- Comedy clubs
Late shows nightly at Comedy Store La Jolla + American Comedy Co.
- Live music
Belly Up, Casbah, House of Blues, Music Box.
Something different
- Tide pools (low tide only)
Check the tide chart — sunset lows are magic.
- Haunted attractions & ghost tours
Whaley House and Gaslamp ghost walks run nightly.
- Happy hour crawl
Most spots run til 6–7pm — start early.
Tonight by neighborhood
Neighborhood
Tonight's move
Dinner on 5th Ave, rooftop drinks at Level 9 or Altitude Sky Lounge, late show at American Comedy Co.
Dinner at Ironside, Herb & Wood, or Born & Raised → gelato on India St → drinks at False Idol (tiki, reservations).
Craft beer at Modern Times or Belching Beaver, dinner at Trust or Cesarina, live music at The Observatory.
Beach walk at sunset, dinner on Garnet, rooftop at Cannonball, dive bars on Mission Blvd.
Sunset at the Cove, dinner at George's or Eddie V's, jazz at The Conrad if scheduled.
Beach walk at Hotel Del, dinner at 1500 Ocean or Serea, cocktails at Sun Deck.
Dinner on University Ave, drag show at Rich's or Urban Mo's, late bites at Hash House.
Sunset at the pier, dinner at Wonderland or OB Noodle House, dive bars on Newport.
Last-minute tips
- Padres night games (April–September) start at 6:40pm — StubHub often has $10–$20 seats within an hour of first pitch.
- Balboa Park museums are open until 5pm most days; the gardens and outdoor spaces stay open and beautiful until dusk.
- Rooftop bars fill up 6–8pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends — arrive early or book on Resy.
- Comedy Store La Jolla and American Comedy Co. often have same-day tickets 2 hours before showtime.
- Sunset Cliffs, Windansea, and Mt. Soledad are free — no reservation, just park and walk.
- Late-night food: Lucha Libre (24hr Fri/Sat), Pokéz, Bread & Cie, and El Indio all run late.
Tomorrow night preview
🎵 Concert7:30pm
The Phantom of the Opera
Civic Theatre · Downtown
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🎵 ConcertSee website for times
Guns N' Roses / The Black Crowes
Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
🎵 Concert7pm
The Sky Tonight
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
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🎉 FestivalSee website for times
Ontario Tower Buzzers vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
ONT Field · Ontario
🎉 FestivalSee website for times
Pageant of the Masters
Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters · Laguna Beach
🎭 CultureSee website for times
'Clash for the Stache': An Interactive Clash of Clans Pop-Up
789 West Harbor Dr. San Diego CA 92101
🎭 CultureSee website for times
Phantom of the Opera
San Diego
🎵 ConcertSee website for times
Blue Park Suites, Playback, LoudMouth
The Casbah · Little Italy
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Frequently asked questions
What's happening in San Diego tonight?
This page pulls tonight's dated events from our live San Diego events calendar — concerts, comedy, sports, and cultural events. Below that, we list evergreen 'always works' picks: sunset spots, rooftop bars, dinner-and-a-walk neighborhoods, and last-minute tips locals use.
What are the best things to do in San Diego at night?
The default local move is sunset (Sunset Cliffs, Mt. Soledad, or Coronado) → dinner in a walkable neighborhood (Little Italy, North Park, or Gaslamp) → rooftop bar or comedy club. In summer, boardwalk strolls in PB or Mission Beach and beach bonfires at Ocean Beach or Mission Bay are the answer.
Is San Diego safe at night?
Downtown Gaslamp, Little Italy, North Park, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Coronado, and PB's main strips are all safe and well-populated at night. Use normal city awareness late-night around East Village transit stops and empty parking lots. Uber/Lyft is easy and cheap between neighborhoods.
What's open late in San Diego?
Kitchens in Gaslamp, Little Italy, and North Park run to 10–11pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends. Bars close at 2am. Late-night food: Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop is 24 hours Fri/Sat, plus Pokéz, Bread & Cie, and multiple 24-hour diners in Hillcrest and Kearny Mesa.
Where should I go for a first-time night out in San Diego?
Sunset at Sunset Cliffs → dinner in Little Italy (walk India St and pick a patio) → drinks on a rooftop like Cannonball, Kettner Exchange, or Level 9. That's the highest-hit-rate first-night plan in the city.
What's happening tonight for free?
Sunset at any west-facing cliff (free), Balboa Park gardens (free), OB or PB boardwalk walks (free), Twilight in the Park summer concerts (free, June–August), and most gallery openings in Barrio Logan on Second Saturdays (free).
San Diego nights over the next two weeks
Dated evening picks from our events calendar — every row carries its own date, venue and neighborhood.
- Tue, Sep 1Humphreys Concerts: The Beach Boys — 7:30pm · Humphreys by the Bay · Shelter Island
- Tue, Sep 1Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE! — 8pm · American Comedy Co. · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Wed, Sep 2The Mad House Favorites Show! — 8pm · The Madhouse Comedy Club · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Thu, Sep 3Paint and Sip — 6pm · Balboa Park · Balboa Park
- Thu, Sep 3Jack Grady LIVE! — 8pm · American Comedy Co. · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Fri, Sep 4Nat at Night — 5pm · Balboa Park · Balboa Park
- Fri, Sep 4San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees — 6:40pm · Petco Park · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Sat, Sep 5The Famous Mad House Weekend Showcase Special — 8pm · The Madhouse Comedy Club · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Sun, Sep 6The Mad House Favorites Show! — 8pm · The Madhouse Comedy Club · Downtown / Gaslamp
- Thu, Sep 10The Famous San Diego Chicken — 6pm · Balboa Park · Balboa Park
- Sat, Sep 12North Island Amp: Zac Brown Band — 7pm · North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre · Chula Vista
- Mon, Sep 14Journey: Final Frontier Tour 2026 — 7:30pm · Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
Browse the full calendar on San Diego events, or jump to today, tonight, this weekend, or concerts this week.
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