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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

Sunday, July 26, 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

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park Oceanside

Sunday, July 26, 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

Sunday, July 26, 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

Sunday, July 26, 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

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 1, 2026
Belmont Park
Exterior photo of Barbusa

Barbusa Celebrates 10-Year Milestone in Little Italy

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Barbusa
Newly Renovated Fleet Science Center

Newly Renovated Fleet Science Center

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Candy Land Café

Candy Land Café

Sunday, July 26, 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, July 26, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 30, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Comic-Con International graphic logo

Comic-Con Art Show

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 9 AM
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Free
SAN DIEGO, CA - July 24: Interactive Zone in the Lexus Lot at Petco Park during Comic Con on July 24, 2025 in San Diego. (Photo by Andrew Seidler/San Diego Padres)

Interactive Zone at Petco Park

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10 AM
PETCO Park
Free
Maruchan’s MaruMart: Demon Slayer Konbini

Maruchan’s MaruMart: 'Demon Slayer Konbini'

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Petco Park Interactive Zone
Free
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck - San Diego

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck - San Diego

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

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

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10 AM
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
Marvel Logo

Marvel Offsites Comic-Con 2026

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Multiple Locations in Downtown San Diego

BERO x Nason’s Beer Hall

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 26, 2026
Nason's Beer Hall
Adult Swim on the Green

Adult Swim on the Green

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11 AM
San Diego Bayfront Park
Free
AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game

Paramount Games Studio's Blockbuster Lineup of Fan Experiences

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10 AM
Multiple locations
Hulu Animayhem

Hulu Animayhem

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11 AM
MLK Promenade
Free
Super Troopers 3 Pop-Up

'Super Troopers 3' Pop-Up

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 9 AM
Hasta Mañana Cantina
Free
Natsu Nights

Natsu Nights: A Summer Night Market Series

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

Obon Festival - A Gathering of Joy and Remembrance

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2 PM
Vista Buddhist Temple
Free
'Shine': Annual Pride Concert

'Shine': Annual Pride Concert

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4 PM
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
$25 - $35
(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'

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Old Globe Theatre
Ticket prices start at $49.
Marvel vs DC Trivia at The Duck Dive

Marvel vs DC Trivia at The Duck Dive

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 8 PM to 10 PM
The Duck Dive
$7.18
Ella Mai – 'Do You Still Love Me?' 2026 Tour

Ella Mai – 'Do You Still Love Me?' 2026 Tour

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$66-$221
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)
70s/80s Night with Cool Rush

70s/80s Night with Cool Rush at San Diego Botanic Garden

Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
San Diego Botanic Garden – Gazebo Lawn
0-$20
Mid Summer Feast

Farm to Dinner mid Summer Feast with Music from Wild Caravan

Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM
Barron Creek Farm
$100-150
The Music of John Williams

The Music of John Williams

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$39-$129
Ramona Country Fair

Ramona Country Fair

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Ramona Outdoor Community Center
$0 - $35
Preview pARTy

ArtWalk Liberty Station Kicks Off with a Preview pARTy

Friday, July 31, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
ArtWalk Liberty Station
$28
Modern Love - The Ultimate David Bowie Tribute

Modern Love - The Ultimate David Bowie Tribute

Friday, July 31, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM
The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of life
$30 + fees
MORAVA Serbian Summer Folkfest

35th Annual MORAVA Serbian Summer Folkfest 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church
$5 - $15
Dancing in the Street: Swing Edition

North City’s Free Dance Series Returns with Swing Night

Friday, July 31, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
North City San Marcos
Free
Heiva San Diego

Heiva San Diego - 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 6 PM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Harrah's Resort Southern California
$10 - $193.92
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.
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, photographed by OK McCausland on March 21st, 2024 at Electric Lady Studios in New York, NY.

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+
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
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
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
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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