San Diego Events in October 2026

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

Updated: July 28, 2026
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Find 350 events in San Diego, CA this October 2026, headlined by October 1, 2026 at The Holding Company in San Diego, CA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Oct 1 through October 31, with listings updated as of July 28, 2026.

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Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · San Diego, CA
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Upcoming Events: 350
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Molly Hatchet
    The Holding Company
    The Holding Company
    location92107, 5046 Newport Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92107, 5046 Newport Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $8018 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Geordie Greep
    The Observatory - North Park • 1100 seats
    The Observatory - North Park
    location92104, 2891 University Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92104, 2891 University Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $5320 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    NEW AGE
    Matthew West
    Faith Chapel
    Faith Chapel
    location91977, 9400 Campa Road  Spring Valley, CAlocation91977, 9400 Campa Road Spring Valley, CA, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Available: 1093
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    The Number Twelve Looks Like You
    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 $50Avg. price ~ $6212 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dear Evan Hansen
    Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre
    Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre
    location92106, 2880 Roosevelt Rd  San Diego, CAlocation92106, 2880 Roosevelt Rd San Diego, CA, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $254Tickets Available: 37
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Chanel Beads
    Soda Bar
    Soda Bar
    location92104, 3615 El Cajon Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92104, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $117Avg. price ~ $14810 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Scene Queen
    House Of Blues - San Diego • 1100 seats
    House Of Blues - San Diego
    location92101, 1055 5th Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1055 5th Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 89
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Jutes
    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 $42Avg. price ~ $4916 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    OGeez: A Comedy Variety Show
    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 $58Avg. price ~ $9824 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Oh, Mary!
    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 $57Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 448
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Death Lens
    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 $28Avg. price ~ $3216 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Sunset Strip Takeover
    The Comedy Store - La Jolla
    The Comedy Store - La Jolla
    location92037, 916 Pearl St.  La Jolla, CAlocation92037, 916 Pearl St. La Jolla, CA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $5222 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Armando Anto
    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 $61Avg. price ~ $7922 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Russell Peters
    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 $93Avg. price ~ $10925 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Author and Punisher
    The Casbah - CA • 75 seats
    The Casbah - CA
    location92101, 2501 Kettner Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 2501 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $5018 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Tokyo Tea Room
    Quartyard
    Quartyard
    location92101, 1102 Market Street  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1102 Market Street San Diego, CA, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $4919 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Russell Peters
    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 $98Avg. price ~ $11310 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dear Evan Hansen
    Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre
    Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre
    location92106, 2880 Roosevelt Rd  San Diego, CAlocation92106, 2880 Roosevelt Rd San Diego, CA, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $269Tickets Available: 35
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Annie Lederman
    The Comedy Store - La Jolla
    The Comedy Store - La Jolla
    location92037, 916 Pearl St.  La Jolla, CAlocation92037, 916 Pearl St. La Jolla, CA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $5818 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Jay Roxxx
    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 $53Avg. price ~ $6621 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Chris Kattan
    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 $61Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 34
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Bow Wow Wow
    The Holding Company
    The Holding Company
    location92107, 5046 Newport Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92107, 5046 Newport Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $4016 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Bo Johnson
    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 $59Avg. price ~ $8314 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    In Her Own Words, Every Avenue & Felicity
    In Her Own Words, Every Avenue & Felicity
    The Casbah - CA • 75 seats
    The Casbah - CA
    location92101, 2501 Kettner Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 2501 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $4420 tickets remaining!
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October 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 October 2026

October 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 October

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Balboa Theatre - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 48
Next Event: Aug 06, 2026
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Boulevard Hall
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Aug 28, 2026
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Brick By Brick
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 27, 2026
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Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 15
Next Event: Aug 08, 2026
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Chapel - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Corazon Del Barrio
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 18
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Epstein Family Amphitheater
La Jolla, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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EQ Nightclub
San Diego, CA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 06, 2026
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Faith Chapel
Spring Valley, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Fit Social Club
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Fleet Science Center
San Diego, CA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Gallagher Square at Petco Park
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 20
Next Event: Aug 04, 2026
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Gold Room at Mic Drop Comedy
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 85
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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Handlery Hotel - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Nov 13, 2026
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House Of Blues - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 46
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 25
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Jenny Craig Pavilion
San Diego, CA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 26, 2026
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Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
San Diego, CA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 15
Next Event: Sep 26, 2026
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Joan B. Kroc Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 11, 2026
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Event Categories in October

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CONCERTS
305 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
109 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
19 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
19 Upcoming Events

San Diego Events FAQ

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What events are happening in San Diego during October 2026?

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How can I find events by date?

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What event categories are available?

Event listings may include concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family events, and community activities.

Which venues host events in San Diego?

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Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

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January
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March
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April
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39 Upcoming Events
May
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17 Upcoming Events
June
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July
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August
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September
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November
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December
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