24 Things to Do in San Diego This Week · September 3–6, 2026
Festivals & Special Events
Barona Powwow
The annual Barona Powwow on the Barona Reservation celebrates Native American culture with traditional dance, music, and community gathering over the Labor Day weekend.
Friday, September 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Barona Reservation, Lakeside
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Little Saigon Night Market
The first-ever Little Saigon Night Market on El Cajon Boulevard brings Vietnamese street food, live music, and neighborhood culture to San Diego for a brand-new tradition.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 · El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego
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SD Networking Events September 2026 Business Networking Mixer
San Diego's professional networking community gathers for a September business mixer — a chance to connect, grow, and build meaningful partnerships.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00 PM · San Diego
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Free Events
First Friday Open Studios at Liberty Station Arts District
Explore open artist studios, galleries, and creative workshops throughout the Liberty Station Arts District on the first Friday of the month.
Friday, September 4, 2026 4:00 PM · Liberty Station Arts District, San Diego
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LeucadiART Walk
The 20th annual LeucadiART Walk returns as a free outdoor celebration of creativity, with artists and makers lining the streets of Leucadia.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Leucadia, Encinitas
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Sports
New York Yankees at San Diego Padres
The Padres host the New York Yankees at Petco Park for a Friday night home game.
Friday, September 4, 2026 6:40 PM · Petco Park, San Diego
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San Diego FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
SDFC hosts the San Jose Earthquakes at Snapdragon Stadium in the Clash of California, presented by Palomar.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
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ProBox Promotions Presents: Santillan vs. Baraou
A professional boxing event at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside featuring a marquee bout between Santillan and Baraou.
Friday, September 11, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside
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San Diego Wave FC vs. North Carolina
San Diego Wave FC hosts North Carolina at Snapdragon Stadium for a Noche Latina themed NWSL home match.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 3:30 PM · Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
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Music & Nightlife
The Famous Mad House Weekend Showcase Special
Live stand-up comedy at the world-famous Mad House Comedy Club in the Gaslamp Quarter — two shows Friday night at 8 PM and 10 PM.
Friday, September 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Mad House Comedy Club, 801 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
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Chase & Status
UK drum-and-bass icons Chase & Status play Gallagher Square at Petco Park for an outdoor concert experience on the bay.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Gallagher Square at Petco Park, San Diego
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Masego: Fix Your Face
Multi-genre innovator Masego brings his Fix Your Face tour to SOMA Mainstage, blending jazz, trap, and R&B in an intimate San Diego setting.
Monday, September 14, 2026 8:00 PM · SOMA Mainstage, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego
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Arts & Culture
Changing Terrain Exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art
More than 60 artists from Southern California and Baja explore how the coastline has transformed over 13 years in this compelling group exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art.
Friday, September 4, 2026 · Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside
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Reflections: Changing Landscapes | 55+ Art Workshops at MCASD
An 8-week mixed-media art workshop series at MCASD for adults 55+, exploring identity, community, and changing landscapes — beginning Friday, September 4.
Friday, September 4, 2026 10:00 AM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla
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Music and Threads: Sound Healing at Visions Museum of Textile Art
A sound healing experience inside the Visions Museum of Textile Art at Liberty Station, combining immersive textile art with restorative sonic performance.
Friday, September 4, 2026 5:30 PM · Visions Museum of Textile Art, Liberty Station, San Diego
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The Phantom of the Opera at San Diego Civic Theatre
The legendary musical The Phantom of the Opera plays at San Diego Civic Theatre through September 13 — a Broadway touring production not to miss.
Friday, September 4, 2026 7:00 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego
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Family-Friendly
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
The Greatest Show on Earth returns to Pechanga Arena San Diego September 11–13, with multiple performances including a Friday evening show and Saturday matinees.
Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM · Pechanga Arena San Diego, San Diego
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Date Night
Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert at The Rady Shell
The San Diego Symphony performs Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer's iconic Pirates of the Caribbean score live while the film plays on the big screen at The Rady Shell on the bay.
Friday, September 4, 2026 · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego
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Parrotdise on the Bay | Jimmy Buffett Tribute Night
A Jimmy Buffett tribute night on Mission Bay at San Diego Mission Bay Resort — a laid-back waterfront evening of margarita-fueled nostalgia.
Friday, September 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Mission Bay Resort, San Diego
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Food & Drink
Julian Grape Stomp Festa at Menghini Winery
Celebrate harvest season at Menghini Winery in Julian with the annual Grape Stomp Festa — stomp grapes, taste wine, and enjoy the mountain air.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Menghini Winery, Julian
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