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KPBS Podcasts Live: Art of Protest

KPBS Podcasts Live: Art of Protest

Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 2 PM to 5 PM
KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center
$20
Beach Bonfires / Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Beach Bonfires

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
Multiple locations
San Diego's Euphoria Brass Band in an undated photo.

Euphoria Brass Band at the San Diego County Fair

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 5, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
LandShark Bar and Grill at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

Rooftop Soccer Watch Parties at the Margaritaville Hotel

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
Game-Day Specials This Summer

El Chingon's Game-Day Specials This Summer

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
El Chingon
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

Friday, June 26, 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

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 1, 2026
Belmont Park
FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Watch Soccer

Watch Soccer at Tom’s Watch Bar San Diego

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Tom's Watch Bar San Diego
The Soap Factory Presents: World Cup Watch Parties

World Cup Watch Parties at The Soap Factory

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until June 27, 2026
The Soap Factory
Free
USA World Cup Watch Party at Garage Kitchen + Bar

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

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
Garage Kitchen + Bar
San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 5, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
$65 for season pass
Beer Tasting at the San Diego County Fair

Beer Tasting at the San Diego County Fair

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Ongoing until July 5, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
La Mesa Classic Car Show and Live Music Event

La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5 PM
Ongoing until August 27, 2026
Downtown La Mesa
Free
Santee Summer Concerts

Santee Summer Concerts

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until August 13, 2026
Town Center Community Park East
Free
San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

Fridays at the Fair Feature Major Savings

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 3, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Opening Night with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Opening Night with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$57-$129
'Chasin’ U': The Morgan Wallen Experience at the San Diego County Fair

'Chasin’ U': The Morgan Wallen Experience at the San Diego County Fair

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9 PM
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
46th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off

46th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10 AM to 8 PM
4800–5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and along the waterfront
Free
'America's Band' The Beach Boys with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The Beach Boys with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$66-$268
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8 PM
The Sound
$44 - $78
Grand Reopening Weekend

Grand Reopening Weekend

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until June 28, 2026
Fleet Science Center
Rhythms of the Pacific Luau

Rhythms of the Pacific Luau at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ongoing until July 25, 2026
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
$125
Reimagining Border Infrastructure: Lessons from CBX

Reimagining Border Infrastructure: Lessons from CBX

Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12 PM to 2 PM
The Heights Country Club in Rancho Bernardo
Insomniac Presents: Into The Horizon Music Festival

Into The Horizon 2026

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3 PM
Ongoing until June 28, 2026
Waterfront Park
2-Day GA (Tier 3): $191.28 | 2-Day VIP (Tier 2) $375.90
America 250 Girl Scout Workshops

America 250 Girl Scout Workshops

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 29, 2026
San Diego History Center
20
USA 250:

Oceanside's 'USA 250' Festival

Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12 PM to 6 PM
Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater
Free
K-Pop Festival at the San Diego County Fair

K-Pop Festival at the San Diego County Fair

Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
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

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2026
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
'Daughters of the Sun and Moon': A USA 250th Birthday Series Adventure

'Daughters of the Sun and Moon': A USA 250th Birthday Series Adventure Featuring New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa See

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM
Carlsbad City Library
Free
Claypool Gold

Claypool Gold

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
General Admission $74.35
A Conversation with Senator Adam Schiff

A Conversation with Senator Adam Schiff

Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Congregation Beth Israel
$25
Independence Day Carnival at Lakehouse Resort

Independence Day Carnival at Lakehouse Resort

Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM
Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort
Street Level X Art Walk

Street Level X Art Walk: July

Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Oceanside Museum of Art
Free
'America The Beautiful: 250'

'America The Beautiful: 250'

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$39-$129
Old Town Fourth of July

Old Town Fourth of July

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Free

Fourth of July Celebration & Big Bay Boom Viewing at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
Hudson & Nash
Free
4th of July Night Paddle + Fireworks Experience

4th of July Night Paddle + Fireworks Experience

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Coronado Tidelands Park
From $49.87
Fireworks Spectacular at the San Diego County Fair

Fireworks Spectacular at the San Diego County Fair

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9 PM
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
Legoland® 'Red, White & BOOM!' 4th of July Fireworks

Legoland® 'Red, White & BOOM!' 4th of July Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 9 PM
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Included with admission
Fourth of July at the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

Fourth of July at the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Navy SEAL Museum San Diego
Free
Rock Tribute Night - Tribute to Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and Queen

Rock Tribute Night - Tribute to Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and Queen

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 6 PM
The Grand | Ritz Theater
Ticket Range: $30-40 | 6 VIP Table for 2: $130
Annual Ramona July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks

Annual Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 1 PM to 9:30 PM
Ramona Outdoor Community Center
Free
Escondido Independence Day Festival

Escondido Independence Day Festival

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 4 PM to 9:30 PM
Grape Day Park
Free
4th of July Flyover

4th of July Flyover at The Rooftop Bar

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM
The Rooftop Bar
Free
2026 Santee Salutes

2026 Santee Salutes

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 2 PM to 10 PM
Town Center Community Park East
From $11.89
4th of July Cruises On The Bay

4th of July Cruises On The Bay

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 11 PM
Flagship Cruises & Events
San Diego 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Viewing on the Bay

San Diego 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Viewing on the Bay

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 6 PM to 9:30 PM
Maritime Museum of San Diego
$42 - $106
La Jolla Sky Show

La Jolla Sky Show

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Kellogg Park
Free
4th of July Fireworks Yacht Party Cruise 2026

4th of July Fireworks Yacht Party Cruise 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Point Loma Sportfishing
From $79.99
2026 Sally's Boardwalk Boom: An Exclusive Waterfront Experience

2026 Sally's Boardwalk Boom: An Exclusive Waterfront Experience

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
$60 - $120+
Coronado Fourth of July

Coronado's 77th Annual Independence Day Parade

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10 AM
Downtown Coronado
Free
4th of July Fireworks Dinner at Island Prime

4th of July Fireworks Dinner at Island Prime

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Island Prime/C Level
$99.95
Crown City Classic 4th of July Race

Crown City Classic 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7 AM
Gloretta Boulevard
$4.54 - $80.50
UC Celebration 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

UC Celebration 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 7:45 AM to 9 AM
Standley Community Park
$0 - $28.52
Andaz San Diego's 'Good Vibes and Tan Lines'

July 4th Pool Party Featuring Block Party and Happening Times

Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 2 PM to 10 PM
Andaz San Diego
$59
Bluegrass Music Day at the Fair

Bluegrass Music Day at the Fair

Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
'Let The Sunshine In: The Music of ’69'

'Let The Sunshine In: The Music of ’69'

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$39-$129
'Dance Dance Evolution': TGIF Concerts in the Park

'Dance Dance Evolution': TGIF Concerts in the Park

Friday, July 10, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 9 PM
Stagecoach Community Park
Free
Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge: 'Raised On Radio Tour'

Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge: 'Raised On Radio Tour'

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$66-$268
'BOARDED!' A New Pirate Adventure

'BOARDED!' A New Pirate Adventure

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Ongoing until July 11, 2026
Maritime Museum of San Diego
$35 - $85
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
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+
Tower of Power

Tower of Power

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
$76.50
Aloha Plunge

Aloha Plunge

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
Alga Norte Aquatic Center
$15
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
Ed Sheeran: 'LOOP Tour'

Ed Sheeran: 'LOOP Tour'

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
PETCO Park
From $92.50
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
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
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+
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
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+
Chula Vista HarborFest

Chula Vista HarborFest

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