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Things to do in San Diego, September 2026

Browse 36 upcoming events and things to do in San Diego during September 2026. Highlights include The Phantom of the Opera (Touring), William Black, Who Want The Smoke and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Phantom of the Opera (Touring)

The Phantom of the Opera (Touring)

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreThu, Sep 3Music

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Who Want The Smoke

Who Want The Smoke

San Diego · Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySun, Sep 6Music

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Screeching Weasel

Screeching Weasel

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSun, Sep 6Music

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The Holdup - The BUYING TIME Tour

The Holdup - The BUYING TIME Tour

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageSun, Sep 6Music

🎟️ From $34

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Sub Urban - The Bell Tolls

Sub Urban - The Bell Tolls

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageFri, Sep 11Music

🎟️ From $34

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Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoSat, Sep 12Music

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TAJMO: Room on the Porch Tour

TAJMO: Room on the Porch Tour

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySat, Sep 12Music

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The Airborne Toxic Event

The Airborne Toxic Event

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySun, Sep 13Music

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Slayyyter - WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

Slayyyter - WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSun, Sep 13Music

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ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkTue, Sep 15Music

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Masego: Fix Your Face

Masego: Fix Your Face

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageTue, Sep 15Music

🎟️ From $65

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkThu, Sep 17Culture & Art

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Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

San Diego · Petco ParkFri, Sep 18Music

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Elder, Blackwater Holylight

Elder, Blackwater Holylight

San Diego · Music BoxFri, Sep 18Music

🎟️ From $42

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Elder with special guests

Elder with special guests

San Diego · Music BoxFri, Sep 18Music

🎟️ From $44

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The Midnight: Time Machines

The Midnight: Time Machines

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSat, Sep 19Music

🎟️ From $115

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Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - North America 26

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - North America 26

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSun, Sep 20Music

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Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreSun, Sep 20Music

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ROLLING QUARTZ [MY TURN] 2026 TOUR in San Diego

ROLLING QUARTZ [MY TURN] 2026 TOUR

San Diego · Music BoxMon, Sep 21Music

🎟️ From $36

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TRAPT DEBUT ALBUM 25TH ANNIVERSARY 2026 TOUR

TRAPT DEBUT ALBUM 25TH ANNIVERSARY 2026 TOUR

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoMon, Sep 21Music

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The Temptations & The Four Tops

The Temptations & The Four Tops

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BayMon, Sep 21Music

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Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour

Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour

San Diego · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUMon, Sep 21Music

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The Headless Horseman (1922), Played By Ken Double

The Headless Horseman (1922), Played By Ken Double

San Diego · Balboa TheatreTue, Sep 22Culture & Art

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Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour

Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkWed, Sep 23Music

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THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: North America

THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: North America

San Diego · Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversityThu, Sep 24Music

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Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour

Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkFri, Sep 25Music

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San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego · PETCO ParkSat, Sep 26Sport

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Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSat, Sep 26Music

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Collective Soul

Collective Soul

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySat, Sep 26Music

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Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu

San Diego · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUSun, Sep 27Music

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month