Nov012026
Día de los Muertos in Old Town
Altars, candlelit procession and folk art for the Day of the Dead in San Diego's historic core.
23 events
Festivals in San Diego.
The festival calendar San Diego is built on: Comic-Con season, the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, Pride, December Nights in Balboa Park and the neighbourhood street fairs in between.
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1 eventsNovember 2026
4 eventsNov062026
Fleet Week San Diego
America's original fleet week. Free ship tours at Broadway Pier Nov 13-15 plus concerts and tributes.
Nov142026
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
Over a million lights and the SkyTower Tree of Lights on select nights.
Nov202026
Hotel del Coronado Skating by the Sea
Oceanfront outdoor ice rink at the historic hotel.
Nov272026
LEGOLAND California Holidays
World's largest LEGO Christmas tree and holiday fireworks on select nights.
December 2026
4 eventsDec042026
Balboa Park December Nights
San Diego's biggest holiday festival: 350,000+ visitors, free museums at night, stages and global food.
Dec132026
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
About 80 lit boats on Dec 13 and Dec 20, 5:30 pm. 2026 theme: Liberty Lights the Bay - Cheers to 250 Years.
Dec182026
San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells
Evening light trails and holiday programming (closed Dec 24).
Dec282026
Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Bayside parade with bands and floats tied to bowl week. Date follows the game; verify.
February 2027
2 eventsFeb062027
Lunar New Year
Year of the Goat. Specials along Convoy St and Asian Pacific Historic District.
Feb202027
San Diego Chinese New Year Food & Cultural Fair
Lion dances, martial arts and food in old Chinatown, run since 1983. Date TBA.
March 2027
1 eventsMar132027
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Festival
One of the largest St. Patrick's parades in the West, plus an Irish festival in Balboa Park.
April 2027
1 eventsApr182027
EarthFair
Huge free environmental fair around Earth Day.
May 2027
2 eventsMay012027
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
Mariachi, folklórico and food for Cinco de Mayo weekend.
May312027
Memorial Day Ceremony, Fort Rosecrans
Military tribute with flyovers above the Pacific.
June 2027
2 eventsJun092027
San Diego County Fair
County's biggest annual event, 1.5M visitors. 2027 theme is chocolate; runs through Jul 5. Opening date TBA.
Jun262027
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Beachfront chili cook-off, two music stages and a beer garden for 50,000+.
July 2027
4 eventsJul042027
Big Bay Boom
Southern California's largest fireworks show.
Jul042027
Coronado Fourth of July Parade
Classic small-town Independence Day parade.
Jul122027
San Diego Pride
Pride week ending with the parade (Sat Jul 17, 250,000+ spectators) and two-day festival.
Jul212027
Comic-Con International
World's biggest pop-culture convention. Preview Night Jul 21, show Jul 22-25, plus free off-site activations.
September 2027
1 eventsSep242027
MCAS Miramar Air Show
One of the nation's largest military air shows, usually with the Blue Angels.
October 2027
1 eventsOct102027
Little Italy Festa
Italian street festival with Gesso chalk art and food.