San Diego Events in August 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across San Diego, CA.

Updated: August 20, 2026
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Find 120 events in San Diego, CA this August 2026, headlined by August 20, 2026 at Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 20 through August 31, with listings updated as of August 20, 2026.

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Aug 20 · 6:00 PM · San Diego, CA
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Upcoming Events: 120
  • Aug
    20
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Tucker Wetmore
    Gallagher Square at Petco Park
    Gallagher Square at Petco Park
    location92101, 840 K Street  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 840 K Street San Diego, CA, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $238Tickets Available: 122
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Water for Elephants - The Musical
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 400
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Rio Kosta
    Music Box - San Diego • 700 seats
    Music Box - San Diego
    location92101, 1337 India St  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1337 India St San Diego, CA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $23626 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Joe Gatto
    The American Comedy Co.
    The American Comedy Co.
    location92101, 818 B 6th Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 818 B 6th Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $9618 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Once Upon A Mic
    Gold Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    Gold Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    location92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd  San Diego, CAlocation92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Available: 30
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    6:15 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
    San Diego Natural History Museum
    San Diego Natural History Museum
    location92101, 1788 El Prado  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1788 El Prado San Diego, CA, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $1196 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    6:40 PM
    Fri
    Professional (MLB)
    San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins
    Petco Park • 40209 seats
    Petco Park
    location92111, 100 Park Boulevard  San Diego, CAlocation92111, 100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 1029
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    DoKnow
    Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    location92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd  San Diego, CAlocation92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $38624 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Joe Gatto
    The American Comedy Co.
    The American Comedy Co.
    location92101, 818 B 6th Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 818 B 6th Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $8418 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    National Womens Soccer League (NWSL)
    Best Value
    San Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals
    Snapdragon Stadium
    Snapdragon Stadium
    location92108, 9449 Friars Road  San Diego, CAlocation92108, 9449 Friars Road San Diego, CA, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 2607
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    San Diego Symphony: Justin Freer - Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone In Concert
    San Diego Symphony: Justin Freer - Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone In Concert
    The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
    The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
    location92101, 200 Marina Park Way  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 200 Marina Park Way San Diego, CA, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 113
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    The Midnight Pine
    Music Box - San Diego • 700 seats
    Music Box - San Diego
    location92101, 1337 India St  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1337 India St San Diego, CA, US
    From $105Avg. price ~ $1216 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    PawPaw Rod
    Sidestage at SOMA • 500 seats
    Sidestage at SOMA
    location92110, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd  San Diego, CAlocation92110, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego, CA, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $8310 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Ikana
    Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego • 1500 seats
    Voodoo Room at House of Blues - San Diego
    location92101, 1055 5th Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1055 5th Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $406Tickets Available: 30
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Water for Elephants - The Musical
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 498
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
    San Diego Natural History Museum
    San Diego Natural History Museum
    location92101, 1788 El Prado  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1788 El Prado San Diego, CA, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $1184 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Joe Gatto
    The American Comedy Co.
    The American Comedy Co.
    location92101, 818 B 6th Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 818 B 6th Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $8218 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    DoKnow
    Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    location92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd  San Diego, CAlocation92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $49322 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    10:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Two Friends
    Nova SD
    Nova SD
    location92101, 454 Sixth Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 454 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $12019 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Kublaii
    The Holding Company
    The Holding Company
    location92107, 5046 Newport Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92107, 5046 Newport Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $4322 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Water for Elephants - The Musical
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 342
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Once Upon A Mic
    Gold Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    Gold Room at Mic Drop Comedy
    location92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd  San Diego, CAlocation92123, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Available: 30
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Weekend Event
    Seven Lions
    Waterfront Park - San Diego
    Waterfront Park - San Diego
    location92101, 1600 Pacific Hwy  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1600 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $12422 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    5:40 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins
    Petco Park • 40209 seats
    Petco Park
    location92111, 100 Park Boulevard  San Diego, CAlocation92111, 100 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 1216
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August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across San Diego and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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About Events in San Diego During August 2026

August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across San Diego and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in August

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Balboa Theatre - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 27, 2026
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Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 27, 2026
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Gallagher Square at Petco Park
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 20, 2026
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Gold Room at Mic Drop Comedy
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 20, 2026
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House Of Blues - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 22, 2026
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Humphrey's Backstage Live
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 26, 2026
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Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 23, 2026
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Lowell Davies Festival Theatre - The Old Globe
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Aug 23, 2026
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Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: Aug 21, 2026
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Moonshine Beach
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 23, 2026
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Music Box - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Aug 20, 2026
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North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Chula Vista, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 29, 2026
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Nova SD
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Aug 21, 2026
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Petco Park
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 21, 2026
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Quartyard
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Aug 29, 2026
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Event Categories in August

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CONCERTS
97 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
34 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
12 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
10 Upcoming Events

San Diego Events FAQ

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What events are happening in San Diego during August 2026?

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