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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
Beach Bonfires / Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Beach Bonfires

Tuesday, July 14, 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

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park Oceanside

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Slick City Action Park Oceanside
$14.99-35.99
Ice Cream Berries Series

Salt & Straw Ice Cream’s Beloved Berries Series

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Multiple locations
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

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
SeaWorld San Diego
Tiki Typhoon Belmont Park

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 1, 2026
Belmont Park
LandShark Bar and Grill at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

Rooftop Soccer Watch Parties at the Margaritaville Hotel

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
'World Cup Bucket Specials' at South Beach Bar and Grill

'World Cup Bucket Specials' at South Beach Bar and Grill

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
South Beach Bar & Grill
Game-Day Specials This Summer

El Chingon's Game-Day Specials This Summer

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
El Chingon
FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
LEGOLAND® California Resort
USA World Cup Watch Party at Garage Kitchen + Bar

USA 'World Cup Watch Party' at Garage Kitchen + Bar

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3 PM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Garage Kitchen + Bar
Watch Soccer

Watch Soccer at Tom’s Watch Bar San Diego

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Tom's Watch Bar San Diego
Exterior photo of Barbusa

Barbusa Celebrates 10-Year Milestone in Little Italy

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Barbusa
Newly Renovated Fleet Science Center

Newly Renovated Fleet Science Center

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Summertime Sailor Days

Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 2, 2026
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Included with General Admission
Candy Land Café

Candy Land Café

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until October 4, 2026
Bayside Kitchen and Bar
Starting at $24.50 (including fees)
Nickelodeon Takes Over The New Children’s Museum

Nickelodeon Takes Over The New Children’s Museum

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until July 20, 2026
The New Children's Museum
Included with Admission
La Mesa Classic Car Show and Live Music Event

La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 27, 2026
Downtown La Mesa
Free
Santee Summer Concerts

Santee Summer Concerts

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until August 13, 2026
Town Center Community Park East
Free
Nate Bargatze – 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour'

Nate Bargatze – 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour'

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7 PM
Pechanga Arena San Diego
From $65
Carl from Carl the Collector

KPBS Kids Event: All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair!

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 11 AM to 2 PM
Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center
Free
Celebrate National Ice Cream Week

Celebrate National Ice Cream Week with Salt & Straw

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 23, 2026
Multiple locations
Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins

Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7 PM
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
$36 - $247+
'Distant Worlds': Music From FINAL FANTASY

Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$51-$173
Arko Park Pride Block Party

Arko Park Pride Block Party

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 8 PM to 11 PM
535 Robinson Avenue
Free
San Diego Pride 2026 - Pride Shines On

San Diego Pride Festival 2026

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Balboa Park
$40.05 - $238.87
2026 Filipino Friendship Festival

2026 Filipino Friendship Festival

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 11 AM to 6 PM
NTC Park at Liberty Station
Free
Holo Holo Music Festival

Holo Holo Music Festival

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12 PM
Waterfront Park
$84+
Sail into Pride - Yacht Pride Party

Sail into Pride - Yacht Pride Party

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Hornblower Cruises & Events
$130 - $2,500
Colossal Pool Party

Colossal Pool Party

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 1 PM to 7 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton - Mission Valley Waterland Pool Area
55
Tacos and Tequila Festival

Tacos & Tequila Festival

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 2 PM to 6 PM
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
$42-$60
'How To Train Your Dragon 2' in Concert

'How To Train Your Dragon 2' in Concert

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$39-$129
Little Fish Comic Savvy!

Little Fish Comic Savvy: San Diego Comic-Con Edition!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 7 PM to 10 PM
Little Fish Comic Book Studio
Free
Aloha Plunge

Aloha Plunge

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Alga Norte Aquatic Center
$15
Tower of Power

Tower of Power

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
$76.50
Pacific Records Festival

Pacific Records Festival: The Sound of San Diego Beach Culture: July 19

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
Atomic Groove Performs Free Concert at Civita Park

Atomic Groove Performs Free Concert at Civita Park

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Civita Park Amphitheater
Free
Birch After Hours

Birch After Hours

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 30, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Bastille Day - French Market

Bastille Day- French Market: 4th Edition & FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM
Progress Park
Free
PAWmicon 2026

PAWmicon 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 7 PM
Presidents Way Lawn
Free
Ed Sheeran: 'LOOP Tour'

Ed Sheeran: 'LOOP Tour'

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
PETCO Park
From $92.50
Ready Party One: The Final Level

Ready Party One: The Final Level 2026 SDCC Kick Off Party

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 8 PM
Parq Nightclub
General Admission: $33.85-$44.52
Up Close: A Conversation with Brad Bird and Michael Giacchino

Up Close: A Conversation with Brad Bird and Michael Giacchino

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
$35–80
Comic-Con International graphic logo

Comic-Con Art Show

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Free
Her Universe

The 12th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show At San Diego Comic-Con

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6 PM
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
9th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge at the Fleet Science Center

9th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge at the Fleet Science Center

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7 PM
Fleet Science Center
0 - $40
2026 Indigi-Con

2026 Indigi-Con

Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 8 PM
UC San Diego Park & Market
Free
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck - San Diego

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck - San Diego

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Petco Park Interactive Zone
Peanut’s x Super7 Adopt-A-Puppy Pop-Up

Peanut’s x Super7 Adopt-A-Puppy Pop-Up

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
BERO x Nason’s Beer Hall

BERO x Nason’s Beer Hall

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Nason's Beer Hall
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 'bones' North American Tour

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 'bones' North American Tour

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
$74 - $196
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season Four Fan Screening

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season Four Fan Screening

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 PM
Balboa Theatre
Free
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Official After-Party

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Official After-Party

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 7 PM to 11 PM
Good Night John Boy
One More Time (A Tribute To Daft Punk)

One More Time (A Tribute To Daft Punk)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9 PM
Music Box
$27.30
Natsu Nights

Natsu Nights: A Summer Night Market Series

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 22, 2026
Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
$5
Obon Festival - A Gathering of Joy and Remembrance

Obon Festival - A Gathering of Joy and Remembrance

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Vista Buddhist Temple
Free
'Shine': Annual Pride Concert

'Shine': Annual Pride Concert

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
$25 - $35
Carl the Collector

KPBS Kids Event: Olivewood Gardens Day of Play

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
Free

National Carousel Day at the Balboa Park Carousel

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11 AM to 5:30 PM
Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel
Free
America 250 Girl Scout Workshops

America 250 Girl Scout Workshops

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 29, 2026
San Diego History Center
20
Pony-13 World Series

2026 Pony-13 World Series

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until August 3, 2026
Alga Norte Community Park
$5+
Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball

Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball

Thursday, July 30, 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)
Shark Snorkels

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.
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
Chula Vista HarborFest

Chula Vista HarborFest

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Bayside Park
Free to attend
Theresa Caputo

Theresa Caputo Live!

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