El Cajon Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in El Cajon, CA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 14, 2026
Events take place across El Cajon throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 45 Upcoming Events
- 1 Events This Weekend
- 3 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 45
- concerts 14
- broadway 1
- Live Shows 20
- comedy 11
- family 4
- This Weekend 1
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured El Cajon events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
El Cajon Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in El Cajon
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 45
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Heather McDonald at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats,
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $63, Tickets Available: 184. Select Seats - Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Chazz Palminteri at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 160. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — Concert: The Morgan Wallen Experience - Tribute at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Available: 168. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — MAGIC SHOWS, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Michael Carbonaro at Live & Up Close Theater at Sycuan Casino, 5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, US. From $101, Avg. price ~ $119, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — Concert, Weekend Event: The Morgan Wallen Experience - Tribute at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $68, Tickets Available: 214. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, High Demand: Dweezil Zappa at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $227, Tickets Available: 327. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Demetri Martin at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 312. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Alicia Villarreal at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 358, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $64, Avg. price ~ $227, Tickets Available: 152, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Ashley McBryde at Heritage Event Center at Sycuan Casino, 5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $127, Tickets Available: 110. Select Seats
- Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — LATIN: David Bisbal at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 346. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Terry Fator: A Very Terry Christmas at Live & Up Close Theater at Sycuan Casino, 5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, US. From $84, Avg. price ~ $102, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Terry Fator: A Very Terry Christmas at Live & Up Close Theater at Sycuan Casino, 5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $93, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert: The Purple Xperience at Live & Up Close Theater at Sycuan Casino, 5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $72, Tickets Available: 38. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Diego Ballet: The Nutcracker at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $181, Tickets Available: 315. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Diego Ballet: The Nutcracker at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $195, Tickets Available: 327. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: The Purple Xperience at Live & Up Close Theater at Sycuan Casino, 5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 56. Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: San Diego Ballet: The Nutcracker at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $175, Tickets Available: 351. Select Seats
- Jan 08, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — Concert: Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $76, Tickets Available: 175. Select Seats
- Jan 09, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — Concert, Best Value, Weekend Event: Dirt Road - The Jason Aldean Experience at The Magnolia Performing Arts Center • 1210 seats, 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $48, Tickets Available: 323. Select Seats
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El Cajon Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse El Cajon events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Heather McDonald
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 6:00 PM
Chazz Palminteri
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 18, 2026 8:00 PM
The Morgan Wallen Experience - Tribute
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 20, 2026 6:30 PM
Michael Carbonaro
5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Dweezil Zappa
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 14
Nov 27, 2026 8:00 PM
Demetri Martin
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 28, 2026 7:00 PM
Alicia Villarreal
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
Ashley McBryde
5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
Upcoming Events: 6
Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 60
Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
David Bisbal
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 6
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Terry Fator
5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
Upcoming Events: 26
Dec 12, 2026 5:00 PM
The Purple Xperience
5459 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
Upcoming Events: 4
Dec 18, 2026 8:00 PM
The Nutcracker
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 2177
Dec 19, 2026 12:00 PM
Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 16
Jan 08, 2027 7:00 PM
Dirt Road - The Jason Aldean Experience
210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Upcoming Events: 1
Jan 09, 2027 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across El Cajon. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in El Cajon right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. El Cajon rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in El Cajon?
Yeah — El Cajon doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in El Cajon?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across El Cajon, CA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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