Music & Concerts in San Diego
Senses Fail — Still Searching : Saturday, November 21, 2026
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| Who / What | Senses Fail at The Observatory North Park — with Koyo and Initiate |
| When (Date) | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 |
| Start Time | 6:00 PM |
| Duration | Not confirmed; expect a multi-act concert |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 21, 2026 |
| To | November 21, 2026 |
| Price | Check the ticket seller for current prices |
| Website | The Observatory North Park events |
Houndmouth — The LORDY Tour with Dogpark : Saturday, November 21, 2026
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| Who / What | Houndmouth — The LORDY Tour, with Dogpark |
| When (Date) | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 |
| Start Time | 8:00 PM PST; doors open at 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Not officially confirmed |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM |
| To | November 21, 2026; end time not announced |
| Price | $30 advance general admission; $35 day of show. Reserved seating and four-ticket packages also listed; fees may apply |
| Website | The Sound official website |
Son Volt with Kelly Willis — Live at Music Box : Saturday, November 21, 2026
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| Who / What | Son Volt with Kelly Willis |
| When (Date) | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Music Box — 1337 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 9:00 PM Pacific Time; doors open at 8:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 2–3 hours; estimate |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 21, 2026 |
| To | November 21, 2026 |
| Price | $30 advance standing / $35 day-of-show standing; online fees may apply |
| Website | Music Box San Diego |
Jonas Brothers — The Burning Up Tour All Over Again : Monday, November 30, 2026
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| Who / What | Jonas Brothers — The Burning Up Tour All Over Again |
| When (Date) | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego, CA 92182 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM; doors open at 6:30 PM |
| Duration | Not officially listed; allow approximately 2–3 hours as a planning estimate |
| How Many Days | 1 day; one listed performance |
| From | November 30, 2026 |
| To | November 30, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by seat and availability. A listing has advertised tickets from around $125; final prices and fees may differ. |
| Website | Official Viejas Arena event page |
SiM — HOOMAN WORLD TOUR : Saturday, November 21, 2026
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| Who / What | SiM at House of Blues — HOOMAN WORLD TOUR |
| When (Date) | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM |
| Duration | Not confirmed |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 21, 2026 |
| To | November 21, 2026 |
| Price | Check the official ticket page for current admission prices. VIP upgrades may cost extra and may not include concert admission |
| Website | House of Blues San Diego |
Cristian Castro — Nada Solo Éxitos Tour : Friday, November 27, 2026
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| Who / What | Cristian Castro at Pechanga Arena — Nada Solo Éxitos Tour |
| When (Date) | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 |
| Start Time | 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Not confirmed |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 27, 2026 |
| To | November 27, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by seating and availability; confirm the current price on the official ticket page |
| Website | Pechanga Arena event calendar |
Food & Drink in San Diego
San Diego Brew Festival 2027 : Saturday, January 9, 2027
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| Who / What | 16th annual San Diego Brew Festival |
| When (Date) | Saturday, January 9, 2027 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | NTC Park, Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92106 |
| Start Time | Noon for early admission; 1:00 PM for general admission |
| Duration | 4 hours for early admission; 3 hours for general admission |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | January 9, 2027 |
| To | January 9, 2027 |
| Price | $55 general admission; $70 early admission |
| Website | Official San Diego Brew Festival website |
Calienté Spirits, Latin Music Fest and Expo6 : Saturday, November 21, 2026
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| Who / What | Calienté! Spirits, Latin Music Fest and Expo |
| When (Date) | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | The Sinclair on G Street, 643 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 2:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 3.5 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 21, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| To | November 21, 2026, approximately 5:30 PM |
| Price | Paid ticket; current price not confirmed |
| Website | Event listing on Eventbrite |
San Diego Ramen Festival 2026 : Thursday, December 10, 2026
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| Who / What | San Diego Ramen Festival — seventh annual event |
| When (Date) | Thursday, December 10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Handlery Hotel San Diego, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 6:00 PM general admission; 5:00 PM VIP hour |
| Duration | 3 hours for general admission; 4 hours including VIP hour |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | December 10, 2026, 5:00 PM for VIP entry |
| To | December 10, 2026, 9:00 PM |
| Price | Paid admission; current ticket price not confirmed |
| Website | Event details on Eventbrite |
San Diego SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 : Saturday, December 12, 2026
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| Who / What | San Diego SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 |
| When (Date) | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Check-in at Taste & Thirst, 715 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101; additional participating bars along the crawl route |
| Start Time | Noon; check-in runs from noon to 4:00 PM |
| Duration | Listed as an 11-hour event |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | December 12, 2026, noon |
| To | December 12, 2026, approximately 11:00 PM |
| Price | Paid ticket; current price not confirmed |
| Website | Event listing on Eventbrite |
San Diego Ramen Festival 2026 : December 10, 2026
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| Who / What | San Diego Ramen Festival — ramen tasting festival with multiple ramen vendors, entertainment, art, beer and premium sake |
| When (Date) | December 10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Handlery Hotel San Diego, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 6:00 PM GA; 5:00 PM VIP |
| Duration | 3 hours GA; VIP access begins one hour earlier |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Dec. 10, 2026 |
| To | Dec. 10, 2026 |
| Price | GA $30; VIP $110 |
| Website | San Diego Ramen Festival |
San Diego New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl Party 2027 : Thursday, December 31, 2026
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| Who / What | San Diego New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl Party 2027 |
| When (Date) | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Registration at Taste & Thirst, 715 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101; other participating venues are part of the crawl |
| Start Time | 6:00 PM |
| Duration | 8 hours, through 2:00 AM on January 1 |
| How Many Days | 1 evening, extending into the next calendar day |
| From | December 31, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| To | January 1, 2027, 2:00 AM |
| Price | Paid ticket; current price not confirmed. The listing mentions drink specials at participating venues |
| Website | Event listing on Eventbrite |
Festivals & Cultural Events in San Diego
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park : October 7–31, 2026 within the larger Sep. 25–Nov. 1 run.
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| Who / What | Ticketed Halloween cultural/seasonal attraction featuring a mile-long outdoor haunted trail, immersive sets, live actors and the eXperiment Maze. (San Diego) |
| When (Date) | October 7–31, 2026 within the larger Sep. 25–Nov. 1 run. |
| Where | Balboa Park, San Diego; corner of Balboa Drive and Eighth Drive. |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM on the listed October dates. |
| Duration | Event hours listed as 7:00–10:00 PM; actual trail experience duration is not officially published. |
| How Many Days | 25 days from Oct. 7–31 |
| From | October 7, 2026 |
| To | October 31, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by date/ticket type; current accessible listing does not show a single fixed price. |
| Website | Haunted Trail of Balboa Park event information |
San Diego Water Lantern Festival : December 12–13, 2026
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| Who / What | San Diego Water Lantern Festival |
| When (Date) | December 12–13, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA 92071 |
| Start Time | 2:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 5 hours; event ends at 7:00 PM |
| How Many Days | 2 scheduled dates |
| From | December 12, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| To | December 13, 2026, 7:00 PM (last scheduled day’s end) |
| Price | Advertised early-bird admission from $34.99; regular admission listed at $38.99. Confirm the selected date and current rate |
| Website | Official Water Lantern Festival website |
PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 — New Year’s Music Festival : Thursday, December 31, January 1, 2027
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| Who / What | PROPER NYE/NYD 2027 — multi-stage electronic music festival presented by FNGRS CRSSD |
| When (Date) | Thursday, December 31, 2026, and Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Petco Park — 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | Dec 31: 3:00 PM; Jan 1: 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Duration | Dec 31: 3:00 PM–12:30 AM; Jan 1: 2:00–10:00 PM |
| How Many Days | 2 days |
| From | December 31, 2026 |
| To | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Price | Two-day general admission Tier 2: $315; Tier 3: $324.99. Current tiers may change. |
| Website | Official event organizer — FNGRS CRSSD |
BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego 2027 : January 15–18, 2027
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| Who / What | BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego 2027 |
| When (Date) | January 15–18, 2027 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Marriott Mission Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 1:00 PM listed on the event schedule; individual classes and parties vary |
| Duration | Multi-day festival; individual sessions vary |
| How Many Days | 4 calendar dates listed |
| From | January 15, 2027 |
| To | January 18, 2027 |
| Price | Event tickets listed from approximately $28.52; passes and workshops may cost more |
| Website | Official BIG Salsa Festival website |
San Diego Food + Wine Festival : November 1–8, 2026
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| Who / What | Major food, wine and cultural festival bringing together chefs, wineries, spirits producers and culinary talent from Southern California, Baja and beyond. |
| When (Date) | November 1–8, 2026 |
| Where (Venue/Location) | Multiple San Diego locations. Signature Grand Weekend events are centered around JULEP and Embarcadero Marina Park North. |
| Start Time | Varies. Signature events: Nov. 6, 6:00 PM; Nov. 7, 11:00 AM; Nov. 8, 11:00 AM. |
| Duration | 8-day festival; signature Grand Weekend is 3 days |
| How Many Days | 8 days |
| From | November 1, 2026 |
| To | November 8, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by event/package; Grand Tasting, Grand Fiesta, Icons + Legends and multi-day packages are available. |
| Website | San Diego Food + Wine Festival Official Website |
Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park : December 4–23, 2026, on select dates
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| Who / What | Holiday Wonderland — ticketed holiday festival featuring Christmas lights, nightly snowfall, a 40-foot Christmas tree, Santa visits, carousel rides, a Christmas train, carnival games, and real-snow sledding |
| When (Date) | December 4–23, 2026, on select dates |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Gallagher Square at Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 4:00 PM |
| Duration | No fixed stay limit after entry; allow approximately 2–3 hours as a planning estimate |
| How Many Days | Select dates across a 20-day calendar period |
| From | 4:00 PM |
| To | Exact closing time not confirmed in the official listing; check the selected date’s ticket details |
| Price | $24–$34, depending on date and time slot |
| Website | San Diego Padres — Holiday Wonderland |
Arts, Exhibitions & Shows in San Diego
Golden State Ballet: The Nutcracker : December 17–23, 2026
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| Who / What | Golden State Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, with the San Diego Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s score live for the main performances. |
| When (Date) | December 17–23, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | Dec 17–18: 7:30 PM; Dec 19: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Dec 20: 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM; Dec 22–23: 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM. |
| Duration | 2 hours 10 minutes, including one intermission. |
| How Many Days | 7 calendar days; performances are on Dec 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 and 23. |
| From | December 17, 2026 |
| To | December 23, 2026 |
| Price | Resale listings showed prices from around $51; official prices vary by seat and performance. |
| Website | https://www.goldenstateballet.org/nutcracker |
The Hip Hop Nutcracker : December 4–6, 2026
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| Who / What | The Hip Hop Nutcracker — touring dance production |
| When (Date) | December 4–6, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | Fri, Dec 4: 7:30 PM; Sat, Dec 5: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Sun, Dec 6: 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM |
| Duration | Check with the presenter; not confirmed in the available listing |
| How Many Days | 3 days, with 5 scheduled performances |
| From | December 4, 2026 |
| To | December 6, 2026 |
| Price | Current prices depend on the performance and seat; check the ticket page. |
| Website | Broadway San Diego |
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! : November 21–December 31, 2026
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| Who / What | Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! — holiday musical |
| When (Date) | November 21–December 31, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | The Old Globe — 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | Varies by performance; select a date on the official ticket calendar |
| Duration | Confirm with the theatre when booking |
| How Many Days | Runs across multiple dates over approximately six weeks |
| From | November 21, 2026 |
| To | December 31, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by performance date and seat |
| Website | Official production and schedule |
Love Actually Live in Concert : Sunday, December 20, 2026
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| Who / What | Love Actually Live in Concert — the full film screened with a live orchestra performing the soundtrack |
| When (Date) | Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Balboa Theatre — 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM Pacific Time; doors open one hour before |
| Duration | Approximately 2–2.5 hours; estimate |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | December 20, 2026 |
| To | Dec 20 |
| Price | Varies by seat and ticket availability; check the official ticket page |
| Website | San Diego Theatres — event details |
A Christmas Carol — Cygnet Theatre : November 24–December 24, 2026
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| Who / What | A Christmas Carol — Cygnet Theatre production |
| When (Date) | November 24–December 24, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, 2880 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106 |
| Start Time | November 24: 7:00 PM; other performance times vary by date |
| Duration | Not confirmed in the available official listing |
| How Many Days | Multiple performances over approximately one month |
| From | November 24, 2026 |
| To | December 24, 2026 |
| Price | Check the official box office for current face-value prices and available seats. |
| Website | Official Cygnet Theatre website |
The Carpenters Songbook: At Christmas : Sunday, November 29, 2026
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| Who / What | The Carpenters Songbook: At Christmas — live tribute concert celebrating the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter, including holiday favorites |
| When (Date) | Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Not published; allow approximately 2 hours as a planning estimate |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 7:00 PM |
| To | Approximately 9:00 PM; estimated |
| Price | Current ticket price not confirmed; check the official ticket page |
| Website | Broadway San Diego — event details |
Sports in San Diego
2027 San Diego Rodeo : January 15–17, 2027
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| Who / What | 2027 San Diego Rodeo |
| When (Date) | January 15–17, 2027 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | Friday and Saturday: 7:00 PM; Sunday: check the official schedule |
| Duration | Individual sessions; exact duration not confirmed |
| How Many Days | 3 days |
| From | January 15, 2027 |
| To | January 17, 2027 |
| Price | Varies by date and seating; check the ticket page |
| Website | Official San Diego Padres event page |
San Diego Toreros Football vs. Stetson Hatters : Saturday, November 21, 2026
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| Who / What | University of San Diego Toreros vs. Stetson Hatters |
| When (Date) | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, CA 92110 |
| Start Time | 5:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 3 hours (estimate) |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 21, 2026 |
| To | November 21, 2026 |
| Price | Check the ticket provider for current prices and seating availability. |
| Website | USD Toreros Athletics |
San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners : Friday, December 4, 2026
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| Who / What | San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners |
| When (Date) | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 2.5 hours (estimate) |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | December 4, 2026 |
| To | December 4, 2026 |
| Price | Prices vary by seat; check the official ticket page for current availability. |
| Website | Official San Diego Gulls website |
San Diego Gulls vs. Iowa Wild — Ice Hockey : Saturday, November 21, 2026
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| Who / What | San Diego Gulls vs. Iowa Wild — American Hockey League ice hockey |
| When (Date) | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 |
| Start Time | 6:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 2–2.5 hours; estimated |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | November 21, 2026 |
| To | November 21, 2026 |
| Price | Check ticket seller for current prices |
| Website | San Diego Gulls official website |
SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl — College Football : Wednesday, December 23, 2026
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| Who / What | SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl — college football |
| When (Date) | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 4:30 PM PST |
| Duration | Approximately 3 hours; scheduled until 7:30 PM |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | December 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM |
| To | December 23, 2026, at approximately 7:30 PM |
| Price | Approximately $30–$200, depending on seating |
| Website | SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl |
SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl : Saturday, October 31, 2026
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| Who / What | College football bowl game — SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl |
| When (Date) | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 4:30 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 3–4 hours; exact duration depends on game play |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | December 23, 2026 |
| To | December 23, 2026 |
| Price | From approximately $45–$52 on ticket listings; prices vary by seat and seller |
| Website | Snapdragon Stadium events |