September 12 – September 13, 2026 · 78 events
This weekend in San Jose, California brings 78 live events across the city — from community to festivals to music. 17 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.
San Jose is the Bay Area's biggest city and its most underrated events town. SAP Center downtown hosts the arena tours, while the San Jose Civic and the ornate California Theatre — home to Opera San Jose and Symphony San Jose — cover everything from rock shows to classical seasons. The SoFA district along South First Street is the creative heart, with clubs, galleries, and street festivals keeping things lively. San Jose Jazz Summer Fest fills downtown plazas with dozens of acts each August, and Cinequest ranks among the country's notable film festivals. The South Bay's huge, diverse population supports celebrations from Vietnamese Tet festivals to Dia de los Muertos events.
34 events are listed for Sunday, including The Japantown Farmer's Market at Gordon Biersch Brewery, Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market — Sunday at Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market, Blossom Hill Certified Farmers' Market — Sunday at Blossom Hill Certified Farmers' Market, Evergreen Farmers' Market — Sunday at Evergreen Farmers' Market. Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.