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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+
SeaWorld San Diego

Kids Go Free to SeaWorld San Diego

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until October 30, 2026
SeaWorld San Diego
Free
Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park Oceanside

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Slick City Action Park Oceanside
$14.99-35.99
Salt and Straw debuts Summer Pies flavor series + limited-time Tacolate Milkshake

Salt & Straw debuts Summer Pies flavor series + limited-time Tacolate Milkshake

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
Multiple locations
Tiki Typhoon Belmont Park

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

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 1, 2026
Belmont Park
'CatVideoFest 2026'

'CatVideoFest 2026'

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Ongoing until August 13, 2026
Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular | $11 Students & Seniors | $9 Members
The Marine Room’s 'High Tide & Rising Tide Dinners' Return

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

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Marine Room
$125 - $250
Cuisine Seasonal Menu Selections

Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine Seasonal Menu Selections

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
Beach Bonfires / Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Beach Bonfires

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Multiple locations
Prohibition interior

Prohibition, a memorable Padres post-game spot

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
Prohibition Lounge
American Legacy

American Legacy

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7 PM
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Afro-Cuban Jazz Piano Virtuoso Dayramir Gonzalez and Quartet

Afro-Cuban Jazz Piano Virtuoso Dayramir Gonzalez and Quartet at Lou Lou's Jungle Room at the Lafayette Hotel

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8 PM
Lou Lou's Jungle Room at The Lafayette Hotel
Tickets: $45 // $55 // $65
Candy Land Café

Candy Land Café

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until October 4, 2026
Bayside Kitchen and Bar
Starting at $24.50 (including fees)
Garibaldi’s New "Sip & Savor" Series

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

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Garibaldi at InterContinental San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball

Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball

Thursday, August 13, 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)
JAZZ @ The JAI with Sullivan Fortner Trio

JAZZ @ The JAI with Sullivan Fortner Trio

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ongoing until August 13, 2026
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Flicks on the Bricks: 'America 250: The American Dream through the Eyes of an Immigrant'

Flicks on the Bricks: 'America 250: The American Dream through the Eyes of an Immigrant'

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until August 27, 2026
Atheneum Music & Arts Library
$24-$108
Mahjong Open Play

Mahjong Open Play - American Mahjong Social

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 3 PM to 5 PM
AR Workshop Coronado
$15
Legends of Science and Surfing

Legends of Science and Surfing

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until August 15, 2026
Multiple Locations in La Jolla
General/Community: $125-500
CommUnity Mural Kick-Off Event

CommUnity Mural Kick-Off Event

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Imperial Avenue Family Health Center
Free
29th Annual Lemon Festival

29th Annual Lemon Festival

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11 AM to 6 PM
Downtown Chula Vista
Free
Taste of New Orleans

Taste of New Orleans

Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 1 PM to 6 PM
Del Mar Racetrack
$39-$47
30th Annual Symphony at Salk

30th Annual Symphony at Salk

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
$1200+
Moonshine Beach

Saint Luna with Lobster Lounge Live in Concert at Moonshine Beach

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 6 PM
Moonshine Beach
$18.43-$75.36
Tedeschi Trucks Band: 'Future Soul 2026 Tour'

Tedeschi Trucks Band: 'Future Soul 2026 Tour'

Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 6 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$76 - $244
Birch After Hours

Birch After Hours

Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 30, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Yeat: The LOVE/LYFE Tour

Yeat: The LOVE/LYFE Tour

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6 PM
PETCO Park
From $73
Ne-Yo & Akon 'Nights Like This Tour' 2026

Ne-Yo & Akon 'Nights Like This Tour' 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8 PM
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
$54 - $344+
Dogs Day of Summer Event

Dogs Day of Summer Event

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 3 PM to 7 PM
Burtech Family Vineyard
Free
311

311 and Dirty Heads: 'So Glad You Made It Tour'

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
From $62.50
"The Last Dive" film poster

'The Last Dive' at Balboa Theatre

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6 PM
Balboa Theatre
32-28
Taste of Diversity

Taste of Diversity

Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 11 AM to 2 PM
Civic Center Plaza
Free
ARTIFACT at Night: Hoakkaido, Japan

ARTIFACT at Night: A Curated Dinner Inspired by Hoakkaido, Japan

Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
$89
Verbatim Books in the Park 'til Dark

Verbatim Books in the Park 'til Dark

Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Bird Park
Free
Tucker Wetmore: 'The Brunette World Tour'

Tucker Wetmore: 'The Brunette World Tour'

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6 PM
Gallagher Square at Petco Park
$68 - $234+
Surf Sessions at Temaki Bar

Surf, Sushi and Sips Return to Temaki Bar with Surf Sessions

Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM
Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake
ImprovCon

ImprovCon 2026

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3 PM
Ongoing until August 23, 2026
Town and Country Resort
$150-400
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
Super Girl Surf Festival Concert

Super Girl Surf Festival Concert

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until August 23, 2026
Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre
0-$268.29
First Night Fest

Aztec Nights: First Night Fest

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until August 22, 2026
San Diego State University
Free
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
Chula Vista HarborFest

Chula Vista HarborFest

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Bayside Park
Free to attend
San Diego Ho'olaule'a Hawaiian Festival

San Diego Ho'olaule'a Hawaiian Festival 2026

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 23, 2026
NTC Park at Liberty Station
Free
SamaFest 2026 - 39th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival at Balboa Park

SamaFest 2026 - 39th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival at Balboa Park

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until August 23, 2026
Balboa Park
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
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
Taste of Encinitas

Taste of Encinitas

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Downtown Encinitas
60
ZAYN: 'The Konnakol Tour'

ZAYN: 'The Konnakol Tour'

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8 PM
Pechanga Arena San Diego
From $81
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
BBB Industrious Women’s Summit

Powering the Next Era: BBB Industrious Women’s Summit San Diego 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026 from 8 AM to 3 PM
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest
$44.52
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
Thee Sacred Souls

Thee Sacred Souls

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
'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
17th Edition Brazilian Festival

17th Edition Brazilian Festival

Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 1 PM to 11 PM
Waterfront Park
$20 - $60
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
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
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.
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

Sona Movsesian

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11 AM
Library Shop San Diego (Mission Hills)
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
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
Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat

KPBS Kids Event: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat

Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Children's Museum of Discovery
Free
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!
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
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
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.
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
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
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