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Things to do in San Diego, September 2026

Browse 136 upcoming events and things to do in San Diego during September 2026. Venues include The Observatory North Park, Music Box, SOMA - Mainstage. Highlights include Club 90's Presents Ariana Grande Night (18+ W/ ID), Tijuana No, Marujah , Giga Rat, Los Hijos Del Santo, El Funeral, William Black and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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A.CHAL - CHOLOGANTE

A.CHAL - CHOLOGANTE

San Diego · Music BoxThu, Sep 17Music

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🎟️ From $33

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

San Diego · Petco ParkFri, Sep 18Music

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ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR

ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkFri, Sep 18Music

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ill peach

ill peach

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoFri, Sep 18Music

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Elder, Blackwater Holylight

Elder, Blackwater Holylight

San Diego · Music BoxFri, Sep 18Music

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🎟️ From $42

Zach Top w/ Wyatt McCubbin

Zach Top w/ Wyatt McCubbin

San Diego · Pechanga Arena San DiegoFri, Sep 18Music

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Elder with special guests

Elder with special guests

San Diego · Music BoxFri, Sep 18Music

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🎟️ From $44

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins · Sep 19

San Diego · PETCO ParkSat, Sep 19Sport

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Bop to the Top (18+ W/ Valid ID)

Bop to the Top (18+ W/ Valid ID)

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSat, Sep 19Music

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Killers of Kill Tony

Killers of Kill Tony

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreSat, Sep 19Culture & Art

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The Midnight: Time Machines

The Midnight: Time Machines

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSat, Sep 19Music

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🎟️ From $115

Satin Jackets, Beard & Stache

Satin Jackets, Beard & Stache

San Diego · Music BoxSat, Sep 19Music

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🎟️ From $26

Flux Pavilion

Flux Pavilion

San Diego · Nova SDSat, Sep 19Music

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🎟️ From $20

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins · Sep 20

San Diego · PETCO ParkSun, Sep 20Sport

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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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AJ. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

AJ. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySun, Sep 20Music

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CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR

CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR

San Diego · Balboa TheatreSun, Sep 20Culture & Art

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Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreSun, Sep 20Music

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The Emo Night Tour

The Emo Night Tour

San Diego · Music BoxSun, Sep 20Music

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🎟️ From $23

Slaughter To Prevail: North America 2026 Leg 2

Slaughter To Prevail: North America 2026 Leg 2

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSun, Sep 20Music

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🎟️ Free entry

Friko (21 and Over)

Friko (21 and Over)

San Diego · Casbah-San DiegoSun, Sep 20Music

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Time Machine: 90s - 2000s Throwback Dance Party

Time Machine: 90s - 2000s Throwback Dance Party

San Diego · Nova SDSun, Sep 20Music

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🎟️ Free entry

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour · Sep 20

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSun, Sep 20Music

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Bottomless Popcorn + Soda - John Cameron Mitchell - Not a Ticket

Bottomless Popcorn + Soda - John Cameron Mitchell - Not a Ticket

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSun, Sep 20Music

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San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins · Sep 20

San Diego · PETCO ParkSun, Sep 20Sport

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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour · Sep 21

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkMon, Sep 21Music

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Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

San Diego · Petco ParkMon, Sep 21Music

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MILLIONAIRE$ - My Sweet 16

MILLIONAIRE$ - My Sweet 16

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageMon, Sep 21Music

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🎟️ From $67

ROLLING QUARTZ [MY TURN] 2026 TOUR in San Diego

ROLLING QUARTZ [MY TURN] 2026 TOUR

San Diego · Music BoxMon, Sep 21Music

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🎟️ From $36

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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Temples (21 and Over)

Temples (21 and Over)

San Diego · Casbah-San DiegoMon, 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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Theo Kandel

Theo Kandel

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoTue, Sep 22Music

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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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Bassvictim

Bassvictim

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkWed, Sep 23Music

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RUSSELL!

RUSSELL!

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoWed, Sep 23Music

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LUCKI

LUCKI

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageWed, Sep 23Music

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🎟️ Free entry

Lucki

Lucki

San Diego · SomaWed, 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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Kelela: new avatar live

Kelela: new avatar live

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkThu, Sep 24Music

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Rome Streetz - "Sock It To My Pocket Tour"

Rescheduled

Rome Streetz - "Sock It To My Pocket Tour"

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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Allison - Euforia USA Tour with special guests

Allison - Euforia USA Tour with special guests

San Diego · Soda BarThu, Sep 24Music

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🎟️ From $37

Jeff Bernat - Luv Language Tour w/ ELHAE

Jeff Bernat - Luv Language Tour w/ ELHAE

San Diego · Music BoxThu, Sep 24Music

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🎟️ From $38

Max Fry

Max Fry

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoFri, Sep 25Music

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Carin Leon

Carin Leon

San Diego · Pechanga Arena San DiegoFri, Sep 25Music

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West 22nd: Places To Be

West 22nd: Places To Be

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageFri, Sep 25Music

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🎟️ From $36

Slow Magic (21 and Over)

Slow Magic (21 and Over)

San Diego · Casbah-San DiegoFri, 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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Jesse Baez

Jesse Baez

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSat, Sep 26Music

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Melanie C World Tour

Melanie C World Tour

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoSat, Sep 26Music

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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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Sonic Live in Concert

Sonic Live in Concert

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreSat, Sep 26Music

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Collective Soul

Collective Soul

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

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CODICIADO - Así Es La Vida Tour

Rescheduled

CODICIADO - Así Es La Vida Tour

San Diego · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSURescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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SIN BANDERA - ESCENAS US TOUR

SIN BANDERA - ESCENAS US TOUR

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkSat, Sep 26Music

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Fu Manchu

Fu Manchu

San Diego · Music BoxSat, Sep 26Music

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🎟️ From $40

Level Up

Level Up

San Diego · Nova SDSat, Sep 26Music

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🎟️ From $30

MARIACHI USA!

MARIACHI USA!

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkSun, 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