30 Things to Do in San Diego This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

San Diego Comic-Con 2026

The annual pop culture mega-convention returns to the San Diego Convention Center with celebrity panels, previews, and activations including John Cena, Michelle Yeoh, and Green Day among confirmed guests.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 · San Diego Convention Center

SD Networking Events – July Business Mixer (North County Edition)

San Diego's largest business networking mixer series heads to North County for an evening of connections, partnerships, and professional growth.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 5:00 PM · San Diego (North County)

Sports

San Diego Strike Force vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls

The San Diego Strike Force host the Tucson Sugar Skulls at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside for indoor football action.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside

Oasis 7s Rugby Tournament

The San Diego Surfers host the Oasis 7s Rugby Tournament in San Diego for a full day of competitive women's sevens rugby.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · San Diego

San Diego Wave FC vs. Seattle (Pride Match)

The Wave FC host Seattle at Snapdragon Stadium for their annual Pride Match home game.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 2:00 PM · Snapdragon Stadium

Giants at Padres

The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park for the start of a home series.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Petco Park, San Diego

Music & Nightlife

Monophonics at Belly Up Tavern

Soul-funk outfit Monophonics with Kendra Morris takes the Belly Up Tavern stage for an intimate show.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Reverb: Detroit Techno Edition at EQ

EQ spotlights the roots of Detroit techno — pioneered by Black youth and queer artists in the 1980s — for a special themed night.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 9:00 PM · EQ San Diego

Jazz Is Dead with Marcos Valle

The acclaimed Jazz Is Dead series featuring Brazilian bossa nova legend Marcos Valle comes to Belly Up Tavern.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

House Music Fridays at AC Lounge

Weekly deep house night at the Air Conditioned Lounge featuring DJs Matthew Brian and weekly guest for just $5 cover.

Friday, July 24, 2026 9:00 PM · Air Conditioned Lounge, 4673 30th Street, San Diego

DILLSTRADAMUS at Fit Social (Bass on the Beach)

Dillon Francis x Flosstradamus reunite as DILLSTRADAMUS for a rare back-to-back set at the beachfront Fit Social venue in Mission Beach.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Fit Social, Mission Beach

Date Night

Rooftop Movie Night at Little Italy

Catch iconic films on a rooftop under the Little Italy skyline with wireless headphones, rooftop drinks, cozy seating, and sunset views — dog-friendly on select nights.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Little Italy, San Diego

Salsa & Bachata Fridays at Tango Del Rey

Majesty in Motion hosts a weekly salsa and bachata night with an 8:30 PM lesson, DJ Molyon, and no partner or experience required — $15 cover.

Friday, July 24, 2026 8:30 PM · Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St, San Diego

Food & Drink

Vino Carta Pie Night

Every Friday, Vino Carta partners with Bella's Pizzeria for hot pizza and cold wine at this cozy North Park wine shop — first pies out early.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Vino Carta, San Diego

High Tide at Kiku Room with Chef Ivanhoe Fair

The Blank Table's intimate small-bite conservas dinner series returns featuring Chef Ivanhoe Fair of Fort Oak, whose bold live-fire cooking is rooted in his Mexicali upbringing.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Kiku Room, San Diego

Arts & Culture

SDMA 100 Years – Final Weekend

The San Diego Museum of Art's centennial exhibition closes Sunday, July 26 — a rare chance to celebrate 100 years of the city's first art museum.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 · San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park

Motor City at Digital Gym Cinema

Potsy Ponciroli's gritty 1970s Detroit crime drama Motor City opens at Digital Gym Cinema — a working class romantic is framed by a ruthless gangster in this indie thriller.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Digital Gym Cinema, San Diego

Hip Hop and Comics: Cultures Combining at Mixed Grounds

Mixed Grounds in North Park hosts a Comic-Con-timed pop-up with panel Q&As and special guest artist signings celebrating the intersection of hip-hop and comic book culture.

Friday, July 24, 2026 11:00 AM · Mixed Grounds, North Park

MCASD x ArtLeadHER: Creating with Care

An intimate artist talk at MCASD where women creators discuss how they integrate personal wellness into their artistic practice for sustainable creativity.

Friday, July 24, 2026 5:00 PM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

Mad House Comedy – 8 Comedian Showcase

The World Famous Mad House Comedy Club presents its 8 Comedian Showcase Special with back-to-back shows Friday and Saturday nights in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.

Friday, July 24, 2026 8:00 PM · Mad House Comedy Club, 801 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter

Free Events

Jazz Night at MCASD (Free)

Jazz House presents a free live jazz night at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego with galleries open until 8 PM — RSVP requested for headcount.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

Isla Monstro Comic-Con After Party at Mad House

Free Comic-Con after party at Mad House Comedy Club hosted by Isla Monstro — first come, first served, ages 21+ with VIP access available via their Comic-Con booth.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 9:00 PM · Mad House Comedy Club, 801 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter

Daygo Night Market Summer Night

Daygo Night Market hosts an outdoor community night market in National City with local food vendors, live music, and a gathering celebrating local small businesses.

Friday, July 24, 2026 6:00 PM · 2468 Van Ness Ave, National City

Reflections 2026 Showcase Public Opening at MCASD (Free)

Free public opening reception for the third MCASD Reflections Showcase featuring works by lifelong learners inspired by the museum's permanent collection.

Friday, July 31, 2026 4:00 PM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

Outdoors & Active

Del Mar Racing Season

The iconic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing season is underway — dress up, enjoy seaside style, and catch thrilling races at one of Southern California's most beloved summer traditions.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar

Hella Plants Market San Diego

A curated plant market in San Diego featuring local plant vendors, rare finds, and botanical goods for plant lovers.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM · San Diego

Family-Friendly

Harney Street Market at Old Town San Diego

Every Saturday and Sunday, the Harney Street Artisan Market brings jewelry, photography, hand-blown glass, pottery, and clothing to Old Town San Diego.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 AM · Harney Street, Old Town San Diego

You Should Read Box 1-Year Anniversary

The indie bookshop and gifts boutique inside Liberty Public Market celebrates its first anniversary with an all-day event — the shop specializes in transformative nonfiction and curated fiction.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 11:00 AM · Liberty Public Market, San Diego

Truecare Summer Series: Summer Concert & Movie Night

Frontwave Arena's Truecare Summer Series hosts an outdoor summer concert and movie night in Oceanside.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

The Greatest Show on Earth returns to Pechanga Arena San Diego for a multi-day run of circus spectacle for all ages.

Friday, September 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 13, 2026 7:00 PM · Pechanga Arena San Diego