Events in Riverside — October 2026 (62 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Riverside, California brings 62 live events across the city, led by music (44), nightlife (14), art (10). 5 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Riverside in October 2026?

There are 62 events in Riverside, California in October 2026, including JPEGMAFIA: the Experimental Rap Tour at Riverside Municipal Auditorium (7:00 PM), Sagradx – Opening Reception at Riverside Art Museum, Thirsty Thursday at Packinghouse Brewing Company, College Night at California Museum of Photography and the Barbara & Art Culver Center of the Arts. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Riverside in October 2026?

Yes — 5 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Riverside. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Riverside for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Riverside, California with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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JPEGMAFIA: the Experimental Rap Tour

Sagradx – Opening Reception

Thirsty Thursday

College Night

Mocedades Us Tour 2026

The Emo Night Tour (18+)

Blur Friday

Live Music Friday feat. Angela Sofia Band

Pint Night

SKALLOWEEN! w/ Raskahuele, Matamoska, Enjoiska. & Raztecalii

Mario Aguilar - "Diezmadre"

French Police

Live on the Backdoor Stage

Latin Saturday

IE Zine Fest '26

RESCHEDULED: Las Alucines - Tu Nuevo Estilo de Vida US Tour

Sounds of Freedom: Music & Art Class

Folds of Indentity

Community Day – California Collectives: Asian American Moderns 1924-1965

Sunday Afternoon Market

Panel Discussion with Dr. Tracy Fisher & Curators Dr. Shannon Vittoria & Dr. Shipu Wang

Insane Clown Posse

Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder - Wrath Across North America 2026

Twin Shadow

Killer Queen - A Tribute to Queen

RESCHEDULED: Fey - Forever 17 Tour

Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg

Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell

Blur Friday

Live Music Friday feat. Ojie and Songbyrd

Fall 2026 Reception

EZ Band

Latin Saturdays

Latin Saturday

Dead Kennedys with Special Guests

2nd Sunday Sessions

The Rush Tribute Project

Noche De Exitos #2

Blur Friday

NO DOUBT & The Offspring Tributes! (Just a Girl & Self Esteem)

Benise - 25 Years of Passion!

Latin Saturdays

Spooky Music Organ Concert

Battle of the Bands

Chan Halloween Rave

Latin Saturday

Dispatches from the Field: A Conversation on Douglas McCulloh and the Art of Chance

Darkwave Records Presents: Riverside After Dark - Garden Room @ RMA

Bingo Loco: Halloween (21+)

Blur Friday

Tradición, Arte y Pasión: Mariachi Los Camperos

Latin Saturdays

Latin Saturday

Spooky Spider Web Art Workshop with Won Ju Lim

Mom Jeans

The Used

Lenny Pearce - Toddler Rave World Tour

Blur Friday

Foliage - Garden Room @ RMA

Wage War - Emergency Broadcast Tour

JPEGMAFIA: the Experimental Rap Tour

JPEGMAFIA: the Experimental Rap Tour

Sagradx – Opening Reception

Sagradx – Opening Reception

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

College Night

College Night

Mocedades Us Tour 2026

Mocedades Us Tour 2026

The Emo Night Tour (18+)

The Emo Night Tour (18+)

Blur Friday