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KPBS San Diego Book Festival

KPBS San Diego Book Festival

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
University of San Diego
Free
Nighttime Zoo

Nighttime Zoo 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Ongoing until August 9, 2026
San Diego Zoo
Beach Bonfires / Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Beach Bonfires

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Multiple locations
Shark Summer is back at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego! This summer, dive deep into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages!

Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium is Back for 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park Oceanside

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Slick City Action Park Oceanside
$14.99-35.99
A rare, up-close look experience at Shark Encounter. Dare to walk through one of the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnels for a face-to-fin glimpse of one of the natural world’s most ancient and enigmatic animals.

Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
SeaWorld San Diego
Tiki Typhoon Belmont Park

Belmont Park Announces 100 Days of Deals, Events and Summer Fun

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 1, 2026
Belmont Park
Candy Land Café

Candy Land Café

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until October 4, 2026
Bayside Kitchen and Bar
Starting at $24.50 (including fees)
Birch After Hours

Birch After Hours

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 30, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
(from left) Karl Queensborough as Phillip Vandamm, Simon Oskarsson as Valerian, Danny Collins as Roger Thornhill, and Bryony Pennington as Anna in "North by Northwest," 2026.

'North by Northwest'

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Old Globe Theatre
Ticket prices start at $49.
Pony-13 World Series

2026 Pony-13 World Series

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until August 3, 2026
Alga Norte Community Park
$5+
Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball

Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until September 3, 2026
Fifth Avenue between Island Avenue and K Street, Gaslamp Quarter
$45 per new player ($40 per returning player)
Ramona Country Fair

Ramona Country Fair

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Ramona Outdoor Community Center
$0 - $35
MORAVA Serbian Summer Folkfest

35th Annual MORAVA Serbian Summer Folkfest 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church
$5 - $15
Heiva San Diego

Heiva San Diego - 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Harrah's Resort Southern California
$10 - $193.92

Shark Snorkels Make a Splashy Return to Birch Aquarium

Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 8 AM to 10 AM
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Tickets for Shark Snorkels go on sale August 1. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants must supply their own gear including masks, fins and snorkels.
San Diego FC Community Block Party

San Diego FC Community Block Party

Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 12 PM to 8 PM
Willie Henderson Sports Complex
Free
Annie Clark, known professionally as St. Vincent, is photographed by OK McCausland on March 21, 2024, at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.

St. Vincent with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$51-$173
ArtWalk Liberty Station

ArtWalk Brings Fine Art to Liberty Station

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
ArtWalk Liberty Station
Free
10th Annual CaddyHack Golf Festival

10th Annual CaddyHack Golf Festival Benefiting Boys to Men Mentoring

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
$750
Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers

Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Quartyard SD
From $41.27
ASL - sing

Deaf in America: 250 Years of ASL and Culture

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
San Diego Central Public Library
Free
Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
From $72
Tiki Oasis 2026 Psychedelic TIki

Tiki Oasis 2026 Psychedelic TIki

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 9, 2026
Town and Country Resort
$0 - $699
Folk Night with Yamaokas and Company at San Diego Botanic Garden

Folk Night with Yamaokas & Company at San Diego Botanic Garden

Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
San Diego Botanic Garden – Gazebo Lawn
$0-$20
'Under The Perfect Sun' Book Talk

'Under The Perfect Sun' Book Talk

Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
San Diego History Center
$15 - 20
Best of San Diego Party

The Best of San Diego Party 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Legacy Plaza Liberty Station
The Marine Room’s 'High Tide & Rising Tide Dinners' Return

The Marine Room’s 'High Tide' & 'Rising Tide' Dinners Return

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Ongoing until August 11, 2026
The Marine Room
$125 - $250
Santana and the Doobie Brothers 'Oneness Tour 2026'

Santana and the Doobie Brothers 'Oneness Tour 2026'

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7 PM
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
$54 - $276+
29th Annual Lemon Festival

29th Annual Lemon Festival

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11 AM to 6 PM
Downtown Chula Vista
Free
30th Annual Symphony at Salk

30th Annual Symphony at Salk

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
$1200+
San Diego Bunnyfest 2026

San Diego Bunnyfest 2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM
Liberty Station
Chula Vista HarborFest

Chula Vista HarborFest

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Bayside Park
Free to attend
Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$51-$173
Skateboarding

All Female Sports Competitions at Super Girl Surf Festival

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 23, 2026
Oceanside Pier
Free
National City Cars and Culture Festival

National City Cars & Culture Festival

Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Kimball Park
Free
ZAYN: 'The Konnakol Tour'

ZAYN: 'The Konnakol Tour'

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8 PM
Pechanga Arena San Diego
From $81
Taste of Encinitas

Taste of Encinitas

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Downtown Encinitas
60
Elizabeth DeLozier with Julia Dixon Evans

Elizabeth DeLozier with Julia Dixon Evans

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Library Shop San Diego (Mission Hills)
Free
Theresa Caputo

Theresa Caputo Live!

Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM
San Diego Civic Theatre
Yappy Hours

Yappy Hours Return to Margaritaville San Diego

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until October 29, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' in Concert

'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' in Concert

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$39-$129
Thee Sacred Souls

Thee Sacred Souls

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
Cabrillo Under the Stars 2026

Cabrillo Under the Stars 2026

Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Cabrillo National Monument
$125 - $500
Muse

Muse: The Wow! Signal Tour

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7 PM
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
From $67
Classic Albums Live Performs The Beatles ('The White Album')

Classic Albums Live Performs The Beatles ('The White Album')

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$39-$129
My Chemical Romance: 'The Black Parade 2026'

My Chemical Romance: 'The Black Parade 2026'

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
From $90
Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$39-$129
17th Edition Brazilian Festival

17th Edition Brazilian Festival

Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 1 PM to 11 PM
Waterfront Park
$20 - $60
Punches in the Piazza: 4th Annual Charity Boxing in the Heart of Little Italy

Punches in the Piazza: 4th Annual Charity Boxing in the Heart of Little Italy

Friday, September 11, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Piazza della Famiglia
San Diego Bunnyfest 2026

San Diego Bunnyfest 2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM
Liberty Station
Nora En Pure + Corren Cavini at Palms Beach Club

FNGRS CRSSD Presents Nora En Pure + Corren Cavini

Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Fit Social
$50.45
Politifest 2026

Politifest 2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
$65
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