San Diego Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in San Diego, CA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across San Diego 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.
- 991 Upcoming Events
- 49 Events This Weekend
- 42 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 991
- sports 171
- concerts 348
- broadway 251
- Live Shows 354
- comedy 121
- family 32
- This Weekend 49
- festivals 3
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured San Diego events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
San Diego Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in San Diego
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 992
- Nov 12, 2026, 5:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats,
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112, US. From $102, Avg. price ~ $124, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Outlander In Concert at San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats, 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Available: 377. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Best Value: Rave Jesus at House Of Blues - San Diego • 1100 seats, 1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 101. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — LECTURE: An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten at Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center, 1245 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $171, Tickets Available: 43. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Jervis Campbell at Music Box - San Diego • 700 seats, 1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $71, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Vintage Culture at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $88, Avg. price ~ $246, Tickets Available: 206. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Pay Later Available: Crankdat & Zingara at Gallagher Square at Petco Park, 840 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $144, Avg. price ~ $314, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — CHILDREN / FAMILY: Bluey's Big Play at Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1335 seats, 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $132, Tickets Available: 631. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Jess Hilarious at Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123, US. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,038, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: How The Grinch Stole Christmas - ASL Interpreted at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112, US. From $140, Avg. price ~ $140, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — R&B / SOUL: Teddy Swims at Pechanga Arena - San Diego • 15000 seats, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110, US. From $96, Avg. price ~ $251, Tickets Available: 562. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Pete Holmes at The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,103, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — RAP / HIP HOP, High Demand: Who Want The Smoke: OhGeesy at Viejas Arena At Aztec Bowl • 12414 seats, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego, CA 92182, US. From $79, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 478. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Sparta at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $43, 7 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — HARD ROCK / METAL: Dragonforce at The Observatory - North Park • 1100 seats, 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104, US. From $89, Avg. price ~ $139, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: The Damned at House Of Blues - San Diego • 1100 seats, 1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $84, Avg. price ~ $110, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Mad Tsai at Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego • 1500 seats, 1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $330, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Pete Holmes at The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, US. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,103, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:30 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Jess Hilarious at Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123, US. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,038, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Sat — OTHER, Weekend Event: San Diego Anime Convention at Handlery Hotel - San Diego, 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $81, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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San Diego Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse San Diego events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112
Upcoming Events: 125
Nov 12, 2026 5:00 PM
Rave Jesus
1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Outlander In Concert
1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 19
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Ina Garten
1245 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Jervis Campbell
1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Vintage Culture
200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 3:00 PM
Crankdat
840 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 12
Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Bluey's Big Play
868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 154
Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Jess Hilarious
8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
Upcoming Events: 28
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Teddy Swims
3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Who Want The Smoke
5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego, CA 92182
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Pete Holmes
818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 19
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Dragonforce
2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Sparta
3615 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
The Damned
1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Upcoming Events: 12
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across San Diego. 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 San Diego right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. San Diego 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 San Diego?
Yeah — San Diego 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 San Diego?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across San Diego, 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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American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.