Music & Concerts in San Diego
Social Distortion — with Descendents & The Chats
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| Who / What | Social Distortion at Petco Park — Social Distortion with Descendents and The Chats |
| When (Date) | October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| Price | From about $79.25; prices vary by ticket inventory (JamBase) |
| Website | Petco Park |
Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World Tour
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| Who / What | Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World Tour, with Latto |
| When (Date) | October 27, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Viejas Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2–2.5 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by seat and ticket availability |
| Website | Viejas Arena / SDSU |
Foster The People — Good Mourning Sunshine Tour
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| Who / What | Foster The People — Good Mourning Sunshine Tour, with Goth Babe |
| When (Date) | October 21, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Petco Park / Gallagher Square, San Diego, CA |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Price | From about $74.35 on current listings; prices vary |
| Website | Petco Park |
SOMBR — You Are The Reason Tour
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| Who / What | SOMBR — You Are The Reason Tour, with The Hellp and Tom Odell |
| When (Date) | October 13, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 13, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 13, 2026 |
| Price | Varies; official AXS ticket inventory includes standard, premium and VIP options |
| Website | Pechanga Arena San Diego |
Julieta Venegas — Norteña Tour 2026
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| Who / What | Julieta Venegas — Norteña Tour 2026, with Dámaris Bójor |
| When (Date) | October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU, San Diego, CA |
| Start Time | 8:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| Price | From about $55 on current concert listings; ticket prices vary |
| Website | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre |
The Growlers — Live at Gallagher Square
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| Who / What | The Growlers at Gallagher Square at Petco Park — The Growlers live in concert |
| When (Date) | October 2, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Gallagher Square at Petco Park, 840 K St, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 8:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| Price | From about $68.20 on current listings; prices vary |
| Website | The Growlers official site |
Food & Drink in San Diego
Taste of North Park 2026
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| Who / What | Taste of North Park — neighborhood culinary tasting featuring 50+ food tastes, 15 beverage sips, live music and local art |
| When (Date) | October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | North Park neighborhood, San Diego, CA 92104 |
| Start Time | 11:00 AM |
| Duration | Approx. 5 hours; food tasting runs to 3:30 PM and sips extend to 4:00 PM |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| Price | Food Only $50; Food & Drink $65; Shareable Food & Drink $85 |
| Website | Taste of North Park |
San Diego Coffee Festival
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| Who / What | Taste of North Park — neighborhood culinary tasting featuring 50+ food tastes, 15 beverage sips, live music and local art |
| When (Date) | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | North Park neighborhood, San Diego, CA 92104 |
| Start Time | 11:00 AM |
| Duration | Approx. 5 hours; food tasting runs to 3:30 PM and sips extend to 4:00 PM |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 3, 2026 |
| Price | Food Only $50; Food & Drink $65; Shareable Food & Drink $85 |
| Website | Taste of North Park |
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest 2026
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| Who / What | OB Oktoberfest 2026 — 21+ beachfront Oktoberfest with German beer, food vendors, live music, DJs, contests and VIP experiences |
| When (Date) | October 9–10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | OB Pier Parking Lot, 5099 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 |
| Start Time | 4:00 PM Friday; Saturday programming begins earlier, including the 12 PM beach party |
| Duration | Multi-session; Friday/Saturday festival programming runs into the evening |
| How Many Days | 2 days |
| From | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 10, 2026 |
| Price | Current Eventbrite listing: about $81.88; VIP options also available |
| Website | OB Oktoberfest official website |
Bikes & Beers San Diego
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| Who / What | Bikes & Beers San Diego — 15-, 30- and 45-mile cycling rides followed by a craft-beer/food festival |
| When (Date) | October 10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126 |
| Start Time | 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, depending on ride distance |
| Duration | Ride + post-ride festival; event ends around 2:00 PM |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 10, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 10, 2026 |
| Price | 15-mile $59; 30-mile $64; 45-mile $74; post-ride entry $24 (current listed prices, fees included) |
| Website | Bikes & Beers San Diego |
San Diego Food + Wine Festival
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| Who / What | Bikes & Beers San Diego — 15-, 30- and 45-mile cycling rides followed by a craft-beer/food festival |
| When (Date) | October 10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126 |
| Start Time | 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, depending on ride distance |
| Duration | Ride + post-ride festival; event ends around 2:00 PM |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | Oct. 10, 2026 |
| To | Oct. 10, 2026 |
| Price | 15-mile $59; 30-mile $64; 45-mile $74; post-ride entry $24 (current listed prices, fees included) |
| Website | Bikes & Beers San Diego |
San Diego Ramen Festival 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 |
Festivals & Cultural Events in San Diego
Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest
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| Who / What | Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum’s Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest — Japanese street food, sweets, sake, tastings and garden experience. |
| When (Date) | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Where (Venue/Location) | 2215 Pan American Road E., San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 12:00 PM |
| Duration | 5 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 4, 2026 |
| To | October 4, 2026 |
| Price | $60 General Admission; $45 JFGM Member. Ticket includes 5 food/beverage tastings and garden admission. |
| Website | Japanese Friendship Garden – Oishii Festival |
Niteharts — Electronic Music Festival
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| Who / What | Three-day electronic music festival presented by San Diego artists ISOxo and Knock2, featuring electronic, bass and immersive performances. |
| When (Date) | October 9–11, 2026 |
| Where (Venue/Location) | 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | Fri 4:00 PM; Sat 3:00 PM; Sun 2:00 PM |
| Duration | 3 days |
| How Many Days | 3 |
| From | October 9, 2026 |
| To | October 11, 2026 |
| Price | 1-Day GA, 3-Day GA and 3-Day VIP; current availability/pricing is shown by the official ticketing page. |
| Website | Niteharts Official Website |
Mission Bayfest — Reggae / Rock / Beach Music Festival
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| Who / What | Large three-day waterfront music festival at Mission Beach, with reggae, rock and related live music. The 2026 lineup includes Rebelution, Kolohe Kai, The Offspring, Steel Pulse, Goldfinger and others. (Bayfest) |
| When (Date) | October 16–18, 2026 |
| Where (Venue/Location) | Mariner’s Point Park, Mission Beach |
| Start Time | Fri 3:00 PM; Sat & Sun 12:00 PM |
| Duration | 3 days |
| How Many Days | 3 |
| From | October 16, 2026 |
| To | October 18, 2026 |
| Price | Tier 3 currently on sale; 3-day and single-day passes available. Current price is displayed at checkout. |
| Website | Mission Bayfest Official Website |
Celebrate the Craft
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| Who / What | The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ 23rd annual culinary festival featuring chefs, farmers, ranchers, vintners, brewers and artisans, with tastings and demonstrations. |
| When (Date) | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Where (Venue/Location) | 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 |
| Start Time | 11:30 AM |
| Duration | 3.5 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 18, 2026 |
| To | October 18, 2026 |
| Price | $375 + tax/fees General Admission; optional VIP Enhancement +$100. 21+ event. |
| Website | The Lodge at Torrey Pines – Celebrate the Craft |
San Diego Italian Film Festival
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| Who / What | 20th San Diego Italian Film Festival, celebrating Italian cinema, culture and community through feature films, shorts, filmmaker discussions and food/cultural events. |
| When (Date) | September 30–October 10, 2026 — multiple ticketed programs occur after Oct. 1, including Oct. 2–10. |
| Where (Venue/Location) | Primarily MOPA at the San Diego Museum of Art and Digital Gym Cinema; individual screenings have specific venues. |
| Start Time | Varies by screening; examples include 7:00 PM screenings. |
| Duration | Individual films generally vary; festival runs across multiple days |
| How Many Days | 11 calendar days total |
| From | September 30, 2026 |
| To | October 10, 2026 |
| Price | Example ticket: $25 General Admission / $20 SDIFF Members / $15 Students & Military, plus Eventive fees. |
| Website | San Diego Italian Film Festival – 2026 Festival |
San Diego Food + Wine Festival
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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 |
Arts, Exhibitions & Shows in San Diego
Air Supply — A Matter of Time Tour
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| Who / What | Air Supply — A Matter of Time Tour |
| When (Date) | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Where | Humphreys Concerts By The Bay |
| Venue Address | 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 3, 2026 |
| To | October 3, 2026 |
| Price | $96 + fees |
| Website | Humphreys Concerts by the Bay |
Charli xcx — Music, Fashion, Film Tour
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| Who / What | Charli xcx — Music, Fashion, Film Tour with underscores |
| When (Date) | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
| Where | Viejas Arena |
| Venue Address | 5500 Canyon Crest Dr, San Diego, CA 92182 |
| Start Time | 8:00 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 2–2½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 14, 2026 |
| To | October 14, 2026 |
| Price | Approximately $103.45–$348+ depending on seating/listing |
| Website | Viejas Arena event page |
MUNA — Gets So Hot Tour
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| Who / What | MUNA — Gets So Hot Tour |
| When (Date) | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Where | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park |
| Venue Address | 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 2–2½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 16, 2026 |
| To | October 16, 2026 |
| Price | $81.30 currently listed |
| Website | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park |
Foster The People — Good Mourning Sunshine Tour
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| Who / What | Foster The People — Good Mourning Sunshine Tour |
| When (Date) | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Where | Petco Park |
| Venue Address | 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 2–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 21, 2026 |
| To | October 21, 2026 |
| Price | From approximately $74.35 |
| Website | Petco Park |
Madeon — Victory Live
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| Who / What | Madeon — Victory Live |
| When (Date) | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Where | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park |
| Venue Address | 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM PT |
| Doors | 6:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 2–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 23, 2026 |
| To | October 23, 2026 |
| Price | $63.35–$207.10 |
| Website | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park |
Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto
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| Who / What | Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World Tour, with Latto |
| When (Date) | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
| Where | Viejas Arena |
| Venue Address | 5500 Canyon Crest Dr, San Diego, CA 92182 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM PT |
| Doors | 6:30 PM |
| Duration | Approximately 2½–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 27, 2026 |
| To | October 27, 2026 |
| Price | Current resale listings from approximately $94–$125+; official prices/availability vary |
| Website | Viejas Arena — Doja Cat |
Sports in San Diego
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Texas State Bobcats
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| Who / What | 🏈 NCAA College Football — San Diego State Aztecs vs. Texas State Bobcats |
| When (Date) | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Where | Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 3–3½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 3, 2026 |
| To | October 3, 2026 |
| Price | From approximately $34/ticket; prices vary |
| Website | Snapdragon Stadium / SDSU Football |
San Diego FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC
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| Who / What | ⚽ MLS Soccer — San Diego FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC |
| When (Date) | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
| Where | Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 14, 2026 |
| To | October 14, 2026 |
| Price | Current secondary-market listings from about $19–$23+; final price varies |
| Website | San Diego FC |
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
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| Who / What | 🏈 NCAA College Football — San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs |
| When (Date) | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Where | Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 3–3½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 17, 2026 |
| To | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Price | From approximately $21–$24+, depending on marketplace/seat |
| Website | Snapdragon Stadium / SDSU Football |
San Diego FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC
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| Who / What | ⚽ MLS Soccer — San Diego FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC |
| When (Date) | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Where | Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 24, 2026 |
| To | October 24, 2026 |
| Price | Current listings from approximately $25+ |
| Website | San Diego FC |
San Diego Wave FC vs. Boston Legacy FC
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| Who / What | ⚽ NWSL Soccer — San Diego Wave FC vs. Boston Legacy FC |
| When (Date) | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Where | Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 4:00 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 25, 2026 |
| To | October 25, 2026 |
| Price | From approximately $20–$26.55 |
| Website | San Diego Wave FC event information |
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Washington State Cougars
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| Who / What | 🏈 NCAA College Football — San Diego State Aztecs vs. Washington State Cougars |
| When (Date) | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Where | Snapdragon Stadium — 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Start Time | 4:00 PM PT |
| Duration | Approximately 3–3½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 31, 2026 |
| To | October 31, 2026 |
| Price | From approximately $29+ |
| Website | Snapdragon Stadium / SDSU Football |