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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
August Card Show

August Card Show

Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
BNS Brewing & Distilling Co.
Free
North City’s Dancing in the Street Series - Salsa Night

North City’s Dancing in the Street Series Returns with Salsa Night

Friday, August 28, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
North City
Free

Golden Island Presents: Charlie Arbelaez SD Quartet - Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXVII

Friday, August 28, 2026 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free
Thee Sacred Souls

Thee Sacred Souls

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
Verified Resale Ticket: $119.25
'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
Zip Zoom Ziplines

Zip Zoom Ziplines at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
Zip Zoom Ziplines
SeaWorld San Diego

Kids Go Free to SeaWorld San Diego

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until October 30, 2026
SeaWorld San Diego
Free
Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park Oceanside

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Slick City Action Park Oceanside
$14.99-35.99
'Clash for the Stache'

'Clash for the Stache': An Interactive Clash of Clans Pop-Up

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
The Headquarters at Seaport
Tickets Start at $6
Salt and Straw’s Apple Series Returns

Salt & Straw’s Apple Series Returns

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 24, 2026
Multiple locations
Candy Land Café

Candy Land Café

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until October 4, 2026
Bayside Kitchen and Bar
Starting at $24.50 (including fees)
Party in the Park

Party in the Park

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until September 25, 2026
PETCO Park
Garibaldi’s New "Sip & Savor" Series

Garibaldi’s New 'Sip & Savor' Series - August

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Garibaldi at InterContinental San Diego
Cuisine Seasonal Menu Selections

Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine Seasonal Menu Selections

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival

Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6 PM
Ongoing until September 4, 2026
Leo Carrillo Historic Park
Free
Golden Hour Cruise

Golden Hour Cruise

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
City Cruises | Pier 2
$50-100
Beach Bonfires / Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Beach Bonfires

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Multiple locations
Prohibition interior

Prohibition, a memorable Padres post-game spot

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
Prohibition Lounge
17th Edition Brazilian Festival

17th Edition Brazilian Festival

Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 1 PM to 11 PM
Waterfront Park
$20 - $60
Aquamarine Environmental Awareness Gala

Aquamarine Environmental Awareness Gala + Unveiling a 7-foot Sea Lion Statue

Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM
Village Arts Center in Balboa Park
Free
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
San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy

San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Snapdragon Stadium
From $55.30
The Killing Floors LP Release Party

The Killing Floors LP Release Party

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Casbah
$19.59
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until August 30, 2026
Liberty Station NTC Park
Free
Sazon Live III

Sazon Live III

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2 PM
Ongoing until August 30, 2026
Centro Cultural de la Raza
$15-25
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
Birch After Hours

Birch After Hours

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5 PM
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
AADF2025 Community Day: Xingjian Chinese Classical Dance - PC: Hana Tobias

San Diego's 2nd Annual Asian American Dance Festival

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until September 12, 2026
Multiple locations
Shark Snorkels

Shark Snorkels Make a Splashy Return to Birch Aquarium

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 8 AM to 10 AM
Kellogg Park
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.
Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026

Guns N' Roses

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Snapdragon Stadium
Annual Day of Service in Support of the San Diego Music Foundation

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter's upcoming Day of Service celebration

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5 PM
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Street Level X Art Walk

Street Level X Art Walk: September

Friday, September 4, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Oceanside Museum of Art
Free
Waterfront Camping, Live Music and Family Fun Close out Summer on Mission Bay This Labor Day Weekend

Waterfront Camping, Live Music and Family Fun Labor Day Weekend

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
Campland on the Bay
Sunset Boulevard: A Hollywood Ballopera

'Sunset Boulevard: A Hollywood Ballopera'

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until September 6, 2026
Old Town Theatre (Cygnet Theatre)
$20-35
Substack 101: From Setup to Your First Post

Substack 101: From Setup to Your First Post

Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM
San Diego Writers, Ink
$36-$42
North Park Community Fair: Crafted by Hand

North Park Community Fair: Crafted by Hand

Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Verbatim Books
Free
Ukrainian Festival and Free Lawn Program

Ukrainian Festival & Free Lawn Program

Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM
House of Ukraine - Balboa Park
Free

Sona Movsesian

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11 AM
Library Shop San Diego (Mission Hills)
Free
FNGRS CRSSD Presents: Le Youth

FNGRS CRSSD Presents: Le Youth

Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 4 PM to 9 PM
Fit Social
$38.65 - $50.45
Bounce House

Bounce House

Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 2 PM to 8 PM
The Brass Rail
Free
Labor Day Premier Brunch Cruise

Labor Day Premier Brunch Cruise

Monday, September 7, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM
City Cruises | Pier 1
126
Resident Free Thursday!

Resident Free Thursday!

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 10, 2026
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
Free
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
Fiestas Patrias: Celebrate Mexican Independence at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Free
Mexican Independence Day AXIS Event

The Old Globe Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Old Globe Copley Plaza
Free
The New Wellness Retreat at Park Hyatt Aviara

The New Wellness Retreat at Park Hyatt Aviara

Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 1 PM
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
$40 per person
Chula Vista's El Grito Celebration

Chula Vista's El Grito Celebration

Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM
Memorial Park
Free
Wildlife Jewels La Jolla Wildlife Walk

Wildlife Jewels La Jolla Wildlife Walk

Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Wildlife Jewels
Free
Movies in the Courtyard

Movies in the Courtyard

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Ongoing until October 22, 2026
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
$10
Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat

KPBS Kids Event: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat

Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Children's Museum of Discovery
Free
San Diego Yacht Rock Festival

San Diego Yacht Rock Festival

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 4 PM
Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station
$88.99-$169
44th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair

44th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 20, 2026
Adams Avenue
VIP pre-sale beer tickets will be available for $21 (four craft beers) link coming soon!
Dipper Dash 5K

Belmont Park's Dipper Dash 5K

Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 8 AM
Belmont Park
San Diego Bunnyfest 2026

San Diego Bunnyfest 2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM
Liberty Station
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour

Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$92-$614
Gourd Competition at Welburn Gourd Farm

California Gourd Society 2026 Gourd Competition at Welburn Gourd Farm

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
Welburn Gourd Farm
Free
Yappy Hours

Yappy Hours Return to Margaritaville San Diego

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until October 29, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Surfer's Point LIVE Pop-Up Concert Series at Del Mar Fairgrounds

Surfer's Point LIVE Pop-Up Concert Series

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6 PM
Ongoing until October 2, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Love Isn't Blind | Live Comedy/Dating Show | San Diego

Love Isn't Blind: A Live Comedy / Dating Show

Friday, September 25, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
$23.73-$39.59
Bunnies & Brunch at Wild Hare Bar Garden

Celebrate National Bunny Day with Bunnies & Brunch at Wild Hare Bar Garden

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
MARIACHI USA

MARIACHI USA

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$46.80-$162.50
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Fans enjoy a day at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California Saturday, September 28, 2024. (Photo by Armond Feffer/San Diego Padres)

Continental Cup USA vs Mexico

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7 PM
Frontwave Arena
$26-$90
The Pettybreakers Live in Concert

2026 Concert Of Hope featuring Tom Petty Tribute Band, The Pettybreakers

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8 PM
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Standard tickets $36.80 - $86 including fees (face value $29-$70). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP tickets available $246 including fees (face value $230). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP Tickets include VIP Party + best concert seats with sponsors. Look for the green seats in the midde of Orchestra, Row L.
Taste of College Area

3rd Annual Taste of College Area

Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM
College Area / Rolando Neighborhoods
$40
10th Annual San Diego SAKE Festival

10th Annual San Diego SAKE Festival

Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
JULEP Venue
$85
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
Vista Día de Muertos Festival 2026 | Day of the Dead Celebration

Vista Día de Muertos Festival 2026 | Day of the Dead Celebration

Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 AM
Ascend Coffee Vista
The Feast

Busalacchi Restaurants Present The Feast

Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Little Italy
Write Out Loud Celebrates 20 Years of Story Telling

Write Out Loud Celebrates 20 Years of Story Telling

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until April 12, 2027
Dottie Studio Theater - The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
Single Tickets: $30
Noche de Mole 2025

Noche de Mole

Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Sherman Heights Community Center
$75-$125
Scream Diego - San Diego's Halloween and Horror Convention

Scream Diego - San Diego's Halloween and Horror Convention

Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton - Mission Valley
$20-$25. Kids 8 and under are FREE!
Pumpkin Plunge

Pumpkin Plunge

Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Alga Norte Aquatic Center
$15
Lilith Lives: A Tribute to the Women of The ‘90s Celebrating Lilith Fair’s 30th Anniversary

Lilith Lives: A Tribute to the Women of The ‘90s Celebrating Lilith Fair’s 30th Anniversary

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Galbani Bella Vita Fest Celebrates Italian Culture in San Diego’s Little Italy

2026 Galbani Bella Vita Fest Celebrates Italian Culture in San Diego’s Little Italy

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until October 18, 2026
Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy
Free
Halloween celebration, the Yokai Masquerade

Halloween Celebration, The Yokai Masquerade

Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
$45-$60
21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival

San Diego Food + Wine Festival Returns Nov. 1–8. 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until November 8, 2026
Multiple locations
Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans Live in San Diego

Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans Live in San Diego

Thursday, May 13, 2027 from 7 PM to 9 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
$30-45
Napoleon Dynamite LIVE with Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez

Napoleon Dynamite LIVE

Friday, May 14, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
$37-67
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