25 Things to Do in San Diego This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Phantom of the Opera

The iconic nationwide touring production of The Phantom of the Opera begins its two-week stay at San Diego Civic Theatre.

Friday, September 11, 2026 8:00 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre

Mad House Weekend Showcase Special

Live stand-up comedy showcasing the best comedians at The World Famous Mad House Comedy Club in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Friday, September 11, 2026 8:00 PM · Mad House Comedy Club, 801 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter

Chikle Mural Community Celebration

A free community celebration of a new mural at Liberty Station, bringing neighbors together for an afternoon of art and community.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00 PM · Liberty Station, San Diego

I Shot Andy Warhol (4K Restoration) at Digital Gym Cinema

Mary Harron's acclaimed 1996 debut feature screens in a new 4K restoration as part of the DGC Video series at Digital Gym Cinema.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Digital Gym Cinema, San Diego

Sports

ProBox Presents: Santillan vs. Baraou

A professional boxing card comes to Frontwave Arena in Oceanside with Santillan vs. Baraou as the main event.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside

San Diego Wave FC vs. North Carolina (Noche Latina)

San Diego Wave FC hosts North Carolina at Snapdragon Stadium for Noche Latina, featuring a Wave x SDFC Pack offer.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 3:30 PM · Snapdragon Stadium

SDFC vs. Philadelphia Union (Hispanic Heritage Night)

San Diego FC hosts the Philadelphia Union for the first time on Hispanic Heritage Night, with the first 25K fans receiving an exclusive SDFC Cowboy Hat.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 6:00 PM · Snapdragon Stadium

Music & Nightlife

Thievery Corporation at The Sound

Thievery Corporation brings their globally influenced electronic and dub sounds to The Sound in San Diego.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:00 PM · The Sound, San Diego

José González | Against The Dying Of The Light Tour

Swedish indie-folk singer-songwriter José González returns to San Diego with music from his new album, presented by ArtPower at UC San Diego.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · ArtPower at UC San Diego

Pacific Soul Jazz Festival

A two-day jazz festival headlined by Robert Glasper and Kenny Lattimore comes to San Diego.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · San Diego

Weird Al Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

Weird Al Yankovic returns to The Rady Shell with a super-sized multimedia comedy rock show featuring his full band plus additional players.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Free Events

REVERB: Detroit Techno Edition at EQ

EQ San Diego highlights the original birthplace of techno with a Detroit Techno Edition night, free RSVP before 11PM.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:00 PM · EQ San Diego

Free Public Opening: Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art

The public opening of MCASD's new exhibition exploring queer nightlife through contemporary art is free to attend.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00 AM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

Food & Drink

Stone Brewing 30th Anniversary Celebration

Stone Brewing marks three decades with a full-day anniversary celebration at their Liberty Station World Bistro & Gardens.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

Outdoors & Active

Groundswell Community Project 10th Anniversary

Groundswell Community Project celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free community day at Mission Bay designed for first-timers, families, and ocean lovers.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Mission Bay, San Diego

Festivals & Special Events

SOL: Rise Social Wellness Festival

San Diego's premier social wellness festival at Fit Social on Mission Beach, featuring workouts, community, and good vibes.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM · FIT Social, Mission Beach

Bayside Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld

Savor smoky BBQ, sample craft brews, and enjoy live performances at SeaWorld San Diego's waterfront end-of-summer festival.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · SeaWorld San Diego

Fiestas Patrias at Old Town San Diego

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Old Town San Diego with traditional crafts, living history demonstrations, and a rich celebration of Mexican and California culture.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

10th Annual East Village Oktoberfest

East Village's beloved annual Oktoberfest celebration returns for its 10th year with beer, food, and German-themed festivities.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 3:00 PM · East Village, San Diego

Date Night

Girl Dinner & a Movie: Barbie at THE LOT

A themed ladies' night out at THE LOT Liberty Station combining dinner and a screening of Barbie.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 PM · THE LOT, Liberty Station

Sunset Painting Night at The Oasis

Grab a glass of wine and create art on the patio at The Oasis in Pacific Beach—ticket includes all materials and a glass of wine.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · The Oasis, Pacific Beach

Nat at Night (Nat After Dark)

The San Diego Natural History Museum stays open late every Friday with five floors of exhibits, rooftop drinks, small bites, and admission drops to half price after 5PM.

Friday, September 11, 2026 5:00 PM · San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park

Salsa & Bachata Night at Feast & Fareway, Coronado

Majesty in Motion hosts a salsa and bachata social with a beginner lesson included, no partner or experience required.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 5:00 PM · Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado

Ghostbusters in Concert

Experience the beloved 1984 classic Ghostbusters on screen with Elmer Bernstein's Oscar-winning score performed live by a full orchestra.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · San Diego

Family-Friendly

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure IMAX at Fleet Science Center

Follow an irresistible otter pup named Finn on the wild coast of Vancouver Island in this IMAX film on San Diego's only IMAX Giant Dome Theater, through September 30.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park