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Día de los Muertos Festival
Old Town San Diego · Old Town
Vibrant Day of the Dead celebration with altars and music.
Free · 10am
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November · Updated weekly
Off-season proper. 70°F afternoons, empty beaches, Thanksgiving parades and turkey trots.
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Weather
Highs 71°F, lows 55°F. Ocean 65°F. Cool mornings, warm afternoons.
Why November
Father Joe's Thanksgiving 5K, Mother Goose Parade, El Cajon Christmas, Balboa Park lights up.
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Old Town San Diego · Old Town
Vibrant Day of the Dead celebration with altars and music.
Free · 10am
Old Town · Old Town
Traditional altar walk and cultural performances.
Free · 11am
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. The 22nd annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival (SDFW) returns Nov. 1–8, 2026, welcoming attendees for eight days of cultural events celebrating Southern California and Baja with participating chefs, winemakers, spirits producers, and culinary experts from across the country and county joining us on the San Diego Bay shoreline. This year…
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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SOMA San Diego · Midway
Kurt Travis / Mella / Resilia live at SOMA San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-03.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$45 · See website for times
American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Dave Smith LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-05 at 8:00 PM.
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Various venues · Citywide
Largest Asian film festival on the West Coast — 130+ films.
$14–$175 · See website for times
Various theaters · Multiple
Largest exhibition of Asian cinema on the West Coast.
$15+ · See website for times
Broadway Pier · Downtown
Ship tours and Sea and Air Parade honoring the Navy.
Free · 10am
Del Mar Racetrack · Del Mar
Bing Crosby Season opener.
$10+ · 12pm
Pechanga Arena · Midway
WWE SmackDown live broadcast from San Diego.
$45–$350 · 7:30pm
Balboa Park · Balboa Park
Free Diwali celebration with dance and food.
Free · 11am
Del Mar Racetrack · Del Mar
Fall racing kickoff — the Bing Crosby Season.
$6–$25 · 12:30pm
Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
<p>National University presents the Bill Walton Classic coming to Pechanga Arena San Diego on November 7, 2026. </p>\n
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Copley Symphony Hall · Downtown
Off the Record tour date.
$75+ · 7:30pm
Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
Indie folk band Lord Huron performs their cinematic, atmospheric songs at the legendary Belly Up.
$45–$75 · 8pm
Petco Park · East Village
Dia De Los Deftones 2026 live at Petco Park in San Diego on 2026-11-07.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
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Coronado to Imperial Beach · Coronado
Flat, fast coastal half marathon.
$95+ · 7am
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre · College Area
Jessie Reyez live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego on 2026-11-08.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$25 · See website for times
Port of San Diego
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SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$25 · See website for times
Embarcadero Marina Park · Downtown
The region's premier culinary festival. Grand tastings, celebrity chef demos, wine seminars, and exclusive dinners.
$85–$350 · See website for times
American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Pete Holmes LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-12 at 8:00 PM.
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Rave Jesus live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-12.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Coronado Village Theatre · Coronado
Independent films, Hollywood classics, and filmmaker talks in the historic Coronado theatre.
$15–$125 · See website for times
San Diego Convention Center · East Village
Designer toys, art, and collectibles convention.
$25–$95 · 11am
Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
<p>Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour 2026 is coming to Pechanga Arena San Diego on Friday, November 13, 2026. </p>\n
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American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Pete Holmes LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-13 at 7:00 PM.
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SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
The Damned / The Courettes live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-13.
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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SeaWorld · Mission Bay
Rudolph shows and 1.5M lights nightly.
Park admission · 10am
Embarcadero · Downtown
Waterfront music festival spanning multiple stages.
$199+ · 12pm
Frontwave Arena · Oceanside
Indoor soccer champs open the MASL season.
$18–$60 · 7:05pm
Petco Park · East Village
Charity ride raising money for cancer research.
$75+ · 7am
American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Pete Holmes LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-14 at 7:00 PM.
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Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
<p>Los Tigres Del Norte is coming to Pechanga Arena San Diego on Saturday, November 14, 2026.</p>\n
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Observatory North Park · North Park
The Tallest Man On Earth live at Observatory North Park in San Diego on 2026-11-14.
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The Old Globe · Balboa Park
Beloved holiday musical based on the Dr. Seuss classic. A San Diego tradition for more than 25 years.
$35–$125 · See website for times
Coronado · Coronado
Flat, fast course along the Silver Strand from Coronado to IB.
$85–$135 · 7am
Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$35 · See website for times
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre · College Area
Alice Cooper live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego on 2026-11-17.
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Civic Theatre · Downtown
Broadway San Diego presents Hamilton returns for two weeks.
$75–$450 · 7:30pm
Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$26 · See website for times
SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
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SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
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SeaWorld San Diego · Mission Bay
Holiday shows, a sea of trees, festive food, and a fireworks finale at SeaWorld's annual Christmas event.
Included with admission · 11am
Hotel del Coronado · Coronado
The historic hotel dazzles with thousands of lights, an ice rink, s'mores, and holiday events on the beach.
Free to view · 5pm
American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Carlos Mencia LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-20 at 7:00 PM.
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The Casbah · Little Italy
Indie rock legends Built to Spill play a sweaty, intimate set at San Diego's iconic Casbah.
$28–$40 · 8pm
House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Of Mice & Men / Mothica live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-20.
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Snapdragon Stadium · Mission Valley
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Viejas Arena · College Area
Three Days Grace / I Prevail / The Funeral Portrait live at Viejas Arena in San Diego on 2026-11-20.
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Observatory North Park · North Park
Armored Saint / Metal Church live at Observatory North Park in San Diego on 2026-11-20.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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LEGOLAND California · Carlsbad
Holiday lights, LEGO decorations, seasonal shows, and a nightly tree lighting at LEGOLAND California.
$89–$119 · 10am
American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Carlos Mencia LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-21 at 7:00 PM.
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Observatory North Park · North Park
Senses Fail / Initiate / Koyo / Koyo live at Observatory North Park in San Diego on 2026-11-21.
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The Casbah · Little Italy
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American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Carlos Mencia LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-22 at 7:00 PM.
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Downtown Encinitas · Encinitas
450 vendors line historic Highway 101 for the fall festival.
Free · 9am
Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$49.50 · See website for times
House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Eivør live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-22.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$30 · See website for times
House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Bodysnatcher live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-23.
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$16 · See website for times
House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
DJ Raphi live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-24.
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Hotel del Coronado · Coronado
Beachfront ice rink opens for the holiday season.
$35 · 10am
Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$2 of every ticket sold will go to a charity TBD.
$8 · See website for times
Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$29 · See website for times
Observatory North Park · North Park
Gary Numan live at Observatory North Park in San Diego on 2026-11-25.
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Brotality live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-25.
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House of Blues San Diego · Gaslamp
Fear Factory / Darkest Hour live at House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 2026-11-25.
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Moonlight Beach · Encinitas
Thanksgiving 5K on the coast.
$45 · 7:30am
Legoland Drive · Carlsbad
5K/10K Thanksgiving morning tradition — 10,000+ runners.
$40–$65 · 7am
Coronado · Coronado
Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K over the Coronado Bridge closure.
$45+ · 7am
Port of San Diego
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Safari Park · Escondido
Holiday character meets and light show at Safari Park.
Park admission · 10am
San Diego Zoo · Balboa Park
Holiday lights and shows at the zoo.
Park admission · 10am
San Diego Zoo · Balboa Park
Holiday lights, carolers, and reindeer visits at the Zoo through New Year's.
$72–$82 · 10am
San Diego Botanic Garden · Encinitas
125,000-light holiday walk.
$28 · 5pm
Town Hall Park · Julian
Mountain-town holiday tradition with caroling, hot apple cider, and the lighting of a giant Christmas tree.
Free · 5pm
American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Kevin Nealon LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-27 at 7:00 PM.
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Port of San Diego
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Pechanga Arena San Diego · Midway
<p>Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour coming to Pechanga Arena on November 27, 2026.</p>\n
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Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
$22 · See website for times
Belly Up Tavern · Solana Beach
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Observatory North Park · North Park
The Greyboy Allstars live at Observatory North Park in San Diego on 2026-11-27.
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Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina · Harbor Island
Three days of traditional jazz, swing, and blues with national and local bands, dance floors, and workshops.
$35–$150 · See website for times
LEGOLAND California · Carlsbad
Winter wonderland with LEGO Christmas tree lighting and snow play areas.
$99–$139 · 10am
Liberty Station · Point Loma
Handmade holiday shopping from Etsy makers.
Free · 10am
Lamb's Players Theatre · Coronado
Annual holiday musical tradition on Coronado.
$34–$76 · 7:30pm
American Comedy Co. · Gaslamp Quarter
Kevin Nealon LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-28 at 7:00 PM.
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Observatory North Park · North Park
Agent Orange live at Observatory North Park in San Diego on 2026-11-28.
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