🇺🇸 United States
Things to Do in San Diego — October 2026
Explore 209 upcoming things to do in San Diego in October 2026, including MISSION BAYFEST 2026 - 3DAY and MISSION BAYFEST 2026 - Friday. Compare dates…
Find your best match
209 matchesChoose the event that fits your plan
Search by artist, event or venue, then narrow the list by place, date, event type or price so you can get to the right plan quickly.
Filter & sort209 results
Explore San Diego
Switch event type without starting over.
Popular ways to explore
Find the plan that fits
Jump to the date or event type you actually have in mind.
San Diego events today & tonightWhat is still happening today →Things to do in San Diego this weekendSaturday, Sunday and weekend plans →San Diego events this monthBrowse the current event calendar →Concerts in San DiegoLive music, artists and tour dates →Comedy shows in San DiegoStand-up, clubs and live comedy →Sports in San DiegoGames, matchups and tickets →Shows in San DiegoTheatre, plays and musicals →Things to do in San DiegoEvents and local plans →
Browse by month
Plan ahead with the San Diego calendar.
209 things to do
Showing 121–144 of 209 · San Diego
Fri, Oct 16, 20263:00 PM
Concert · San Diego
Mission Bayfest Friday 10/16/2026
Check ticketsMission Bayfest
Fri, Oct 16, 20268:00 PM
Concert · San Diego
SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter
$81.5
Fri, Oct 16, 20269:00 PM
Concert · San Diego
Peter Bjorn and John - Writer’s Block 20th Anniversary Tour w/ Josh Rouse
$37.8Peter Bjorn and John
Fri, Oct 16, 2026Time TBA
Event · San Diego
Snapdragon Stadium Tours
Check ticketsSnapdragon Stadium Tours
Sat, Oct 17, 202612:00 PM
Concert · San Diego
Mission Bayfest Saturday 10/17/2026
Check ticketsMission Bayfest
Sat, Oct 17, 20261:00 PM
Sports · San Diego
San Diego Toreros Football vs. Valparaiso Beacons Football
Check ticketsSan Diego Toreros Football
Sat, Oct 17, 20266:00 PM
Nightlife · San Diego
Earlybirds Club - Dance Party: Y2K Night
$34.65 - $40.3Earlybirds Club
Find the right date and venue
Explore 209 upcoming things to do in San Diego in October 2026, including MISSION BAYFEST 2026 - 3DAY and MISSION BAYFEST 2026 - Friday. Compare dates…
If your schedule is flexible in San Diego, try different dates and nearby venues to uncover more things to do.
Check current ticket options
If tickets are available, compare the event date, venue and current purchase details before you commit. Prices and availability can move quickly.
Build the rest of the plan
If Mariner’s Point Park and Mariners Point Park are on your shortlist, compare their locations and travel time before choosing a date.
Artists
All artists →Artists with upcoming dates
Venues
All venues →Venue calendars in San Diego
Plan the day
Make more of San Diego
Compare useful dates and event types, then open an event for venue details, ticket information and nearby places.