Events in San Diego — October 2026 (1,498 Things to Do)

October 2026 in San Diego, California brings 1,498 live events across the city, led by music (474), community (216), art (148). 104 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in San Diego in October 2026?

There are 1,498 events in San Diego, California in October 2026, including Coffee Pod at Communal Coffee (11:11 AM), DRESSCODE at EQ San Diego, The Coco Variety Show at AIR CONDITIONED Lounge (8:00 PM), Kids Free October at The New Children's Museum. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in San Diego in October 2026?

Yes — 104 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in San Diego. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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

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

Events in San Diego — October 2026

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Events in San Diego — October 2026

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Coffee Pod

Dresscode

The Coco Variety Show

Kids Free October

Acid Mothers Temple, Magick Potion, Sen K

Dueling Pianos San Diego Thursday Night | Live Music at The Shout! House | Piano Players: Zoey Courtney, Dave

An Evening With Geordie Greep

Scene Queen: METALICIOUS

Author & Punisher - 21+

Tommy Pope LIVE!

LeverageCon 9 - San Diego

SDTJ Jazz Festival: Opening Jazz Party

Chris James & Patrick Rynn

Tim Burton Trivia

Molly Hatchet (rescheduled from April 25th)

JUTES - Smile You're on Tour w/ Mothica & Wilt

Death Lens

Oh, Mary! (Touring)

The Techno Jungle

Toddlers & Tunes!

Linda Vista Certified Farmers Market — Thursday

North Park Thursday Certified Farmers' Market — Thursday

Tikka Thursday!

The Mad House Favorites Show!

Materials Lab: Paper

Free English Courses at Connect English

Storytime Studio

Pen Turning - Slimline

Best of the Bay Harbor Tour

WRISE San Diego Sips for Sustainability

Release

Education in Action (EIA) Tutoring

*Downtown Restaurant* (FREE! SDTJ Jazz Festival )

Wild Ambition

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Mixer @ University Club -Thursday, Oct 1st

Hi-Res Edition 008

Exhibition Reception "Off-Screen Space"

Patchwork Presents Fall Candle Making Workshop

Weekly Yoga at Anastasi Wellness

Jazz Night In The Cellar

Wargasm [VIP Upgrade]

Peacock feather Paint and Sip

Deft-Brained Trivia on the Patio

San Diego Signature Dinner Cruise

Dinner with Entrepreneurs: San Diego (Giving Back Edition)

KSDS Jazz Studio Sessions: Sean Hicke Trio

Energetically Thriving: A sacred circle for sensitive souls with Brittany

Liberty Station Stand-Up Comedy Night

Begin Again

Long Story Short - “Hell Bent”

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres: NL Wild Card (Home Game 3, If Necessary)

Casmir/ Sugar Fix/ Galaxy Wolf

Club América vs. Cruz Azul

Expose comedy Oct 1st

CatHaus Burlesque & Pole Dance Revue

The Traitors: New Blood Watch Party

Blarney Stone Comedy Show

Savage Men Male Revue - San Diego, CA

Armando Anto

San Diego INDUSTRY THURSDAY | 50% Off First Bottle

Coffee Pod

Coffee Pod

Dresscode

Dresscode

The Coco Variety Show

The Coco Variety Show

Kids Free October

Kids Free October

Acid Mothers Temple, Magick Potion, Sen K

Acid Mothers Temple, Magick Potion, Sen K

Dueling Pianos San Diego Thursday Night | Live Music at The Shout! House | Piano Players: Zoey Courtney, Dave

Dueling Pianos San Diego Thursday Night | Live Music at The Shout! House | Piano Players: Zoey Courtney, Dave

An Evening With Geordie Greep

Downtown Restaurant (FREE! SDTJ Jazz Festival )

Downtown Restaurant (FREE! SDTJ Jazz Festival )

Downtown Restaurant (FREE! SDTJ Jazz Festival )