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Things to do in San Diego, September 2026

Browse 113 upcoming events and things to do in San Diego during September 2026. Highlights include Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026, The Phantom of the Opera (Touring), San Diego Padres vs New York Yankees: Party in the Park and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026

Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026

San Diego · Snapdragon StadiumThu, Sep 3Music
The Phantom of the Opera (Touring)

The Phantom of the Opera (Touring)

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreThu, Sep 3Music
San Diego Padres vs New York Yankees: Party in the Park

San Diego Padres vs New York Yankees: Party in the Park

San Diego · PETCO ParkSat, Sep 5Sport
Tijuana No, Marujah , Giga Rat, Los Hijos Del Santo, El Funeral

Tijuana No, Marujah , Giga Rat, Los Hijos Del Santo, El Funeral

San Diego · Music BoxSat, Sep 5Music

🎟️ From $14

William Black

William Black

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSat, Sep 5Music

🎟️ From $53

It's a 2000's Party - Latin Edition

It's a 2000's Party - Latin Edition

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoSat, Sep 5Music
San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees

San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees

San Diego · PETCO ParkSun, Sep 6Sport
Screeching Weasel

Screeching Weasel

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSun, Sep 6Music
Who Want The Smoke

Who Want The Smoke

San Diego · Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySun, Sep 6Music
The Holdup - The BUYING TIME Tour

The Holdup - The BUYING TIME Tour

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageSun, Sep 6Music

🎟️ From $34

Jerry's Middle Finger

Jerry's Middle Finger

San Diego · Music BoxSun, Sep 6Music

🎟️ From $33

San Diego Padres vs New York Yankees: KidsFest

San Diego Padres vs New York Yankees: KidsFest

San Diego · PETCO ParkSun, Sep 6Sport
Chase & Status (18+ Event)

Chase & Status (18+ Event)

San Diego · PETCO ParkMon, Sep 7Music
NITZER EBB USA 2026

NITZER EBB USA 2026

San Diego · Music BoxMon, Sep 7Music

🎟️ From $45

Reggaeton Rave

Reggaeton Rave

San Diego · Nova SDMon, Sep 7Music

🎟️ Free entry

San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals

San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals · Sep 7

San Diego · PETCO ParkTue, Sep 8Sport
Your Arms are my Cocoon, flyingfish, Arranged in April, imagine we had antlers

Your Arms are my Cocoon, flyingfish, Arranged in April, imagine we had antlers

San Diego · Music BoxTue, Sep 8Music

🎟️ From $23

San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals: Tatis City Connect Bobblehead

San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals: Tatis City Connect Bobblehead

San Diego · PETCO ParkWed, Sep 9Sport
Sleep: North America 2026

Sleep: North America 2026

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkWed, Sep 9Music
Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour

Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour

San Diego · Balboa TheatreWed, Sep 9Culture & Art
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals

San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals · Sep 9

San Diego · PETCO ParkWed, Sep 9Sport
Manchester Orchestra-I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child 20th Anniv Tour

Manchester Orchestra-I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child 20th Anniv Tour

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkThu, Sep 10Music
San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

San Diego · Snapdragon StadiumThu, Sep 10Sport
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

San Diego · Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversityThu, Sep 10Music
Bikini Trill

Bikini Trill

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoFri, Sep 11Music
Led Zeppelin 2

Led Zeppelin 2

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoFri, Sep 11Music
Sub Urban - The Bell Tolls

Sub Urban - The Bell Tolls

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageFri, Sep 11Music

🎟️ From $34

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoSat, Sep 12Music
The Frights

The Frights

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSat, Sep 12Music
TAJMO: Room on the Porch Tour

TAJMO: Room on the Porch Tour

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySat, Sep 12Music
Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkSat, Sep 12Music
Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington · Sep 12

San Diego · Music BoxSat, Sep 12Music

🎟️ From $68

Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington · Sep 12

San Diego · Music Box - San DiegoSat, Sep 12Music
Pierce The Veil - I Can't Hear You World Tour Finale

Pierce The Veil - I Can't Hear You World Tour Finale

San Diego · Petco ParkSun, Sep 13Music
Pluko: EDM TOUR

Pluko: EDM TOUR

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSun, Sep 13Music
Noise Pollution - The AC/DC Experience

Noise Pollution - The AC/DC Experience

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoSun, Sep 13Music
The Airborne Toxic Event

The Airborne Toxic Event

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySun, Sep 13Music
Slayyyter

Slayyyter

San Diego · SomaSun, Sep 13Music
Slayyyter - WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

Slayyyter - WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSun, Sep 13Music

🎟️ Free entry

The Bye Habibi Tour

The Bye Habibi Tour

San Diego · Music BoxMon, Sep 14Music

🎟️ From $51

San Diego FC vs Philadelphia Union

San Diego FC vs Philadelphia Union

San Diego · Snapdragon StadiumMon, Sep 14Sport
Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage

Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkMon, Sep 14Culture & Art
Chris Tomlin: Worship Under The Stars

Chris Tomlin: Worship Under The Stars

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkMon, Sep 14Music
Luke Bower - It's The Wind Tour

Luke Bower - It's The Wind Tour

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoMon, Sep 14Music
Sophie Truax - Can't Split a Worm Tour

Sophie Truax - Can't Split a Worm Tour

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoTue, Sep 15Music
ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkTue, Sep 15Music
Journey

Journey

San Diego · Pechanga Arena San DiegoTue, Sep 15Music
Masego: Fix Your Face

Masego: Fix Your Face

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageTue, Sep 15Music

🎟️ From $65

The Exploited

The Exploited

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoWed, Sep 16Music
The Red Clay Strays

The Red Clay Strays

San Diego · Pechanga Arena San DiegoThu, Sep 17Music
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkThu, Sep 17Culture & Art
Solya

Solya

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageThu, Sep 17Music

🎟️ From $34

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

San Diego · Petco ParkFri, Sep 18Music
FOOS GONE WILD: The FOOS GONE WILD Tour 2026

FOOS GONE WILD: The FOOS GONE WILD Tour 2026

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoFri, Sep 18Culture & Art
ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR

ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkFri, Sep 18Music
Elder, Blackwater Holylight

Elder, Blackwater Holylight

San Diego · Music BoxFri, Sep 18Music

🎟️ From $42

Elder with special guests

Elder with special guests

San Diego · Music BoxFri, Sep 18Music

🎟️ From $44

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins · Sep 19

San Diego · PETCO ParkSat, Sep 19Sport
Killers of Kill Tony

Killers of Kill Tony

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreSat, Sep 19Culture & Art
The Midnight: Time Machines

The Midnight: Time Machines

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSat, Sep 19Music

🎟️ From $115

Satin Jackets, Beard & Stache

Satin Jackets, Beard & Stache

San Diego · Music BoxSat, Sep 19Music

🎟️ From $26

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins · Sep 20

San Diego · PETCO ParkSun, Sep 20Sport
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - North America 26

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - North America 26

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSun, Sep 20Music
AJ. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

AJ. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySun, Sep 20Music
CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR

CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR

San Diego · Balboa TheatreSun, Sep 20Culture & Art
The Emo Night Tour

The Emo Night Tour

San Diego · Music BoxSun, Sep 20Music

🎟️ From $23

Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreSun, Sep 20Music
Slaughter To Prevail: North America 2026 Leg 2

Slaughter To Prevail: North America 2026 Leg 2

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageSun, Sep 20Music

🎟️ 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
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
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins · Sep 20

San Diego · PETCO ParkSun, Sep 20Sport
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
ROLLING QUARTZ [MY TURN] 2026 TOUR in San Diego

ROLLING QUARTZ [MY TURN] 2026 TOUR

San Diego · Music BoxMon, Sep 21Music

🎟️ From $36

Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

San Diego · Petco ParkMon, Sep 21Music
MILLIONAIRE$ - My Sweet 16

MILLIONAIRE$ - My Sweet 16

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageMon, Sep 21Music

🎟️ From $67

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
The Temptations & The Four Tops

The Temptations & The Four Tops

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BayMon, Sep 21Music
Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour

Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour

San Diego · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUMon, Sep 21Music
Theo Kandel

Theo Kandel

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoTue, Sep 22Music
The Headless Horseman (1922), Played By Ken Double

The Headless Horseman (1922), Played By Ken Double

San Diego · Balboa TheatreTue, Sep 22Culture & Art
Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour

Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkWed, Sep 23Music
LUCKI

LUCKI

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageWed, Sep 23Music

🎟️ Free entry

Lucki

Lucki

San Diego · SomaWed, Sep 23Music
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
Kelela: new avatar live

Kelela: new avatar live

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkThu, Sep 24Music
Jeff Bernat - Luv Language Tour

Jeff Bernat - Luv Language Tour

San Diego · Music BoxThu, Sep 24Music

🎟️ From $38

Max Fry

Max Fry

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoFri, Sep 25Music
Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour

Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkFri, Sep 25Music
West 22nd: Places To Be

West 22nd: Places To Be

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageFri, Sep 25Music

🎟️ From $36

Carin Leon

Carin Leon

San Diego · Pechanga Arena San DiegoFri, Sep 25Music
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego · PETCO ParkSat, Sep 26Sport
Jesse Baez

Jesse Baez

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSat, Sep 26Music
Melanie C World Tour

Melanie C World Tour

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoSat, Sep 26Music
Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSat, Sep 26Music
Sonic Live in Concert

Sonic Live in Concert

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreSat, Sep 26Music
Collective Soul

Collective Soul

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySat, Sep 26Music
CODICIADO - Así Es La Vida Tour

CODICIADO - Así Es La Vida Tour

San Diego · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUSat, Sep 26Music
SIN BANDERA - ESCENAS US TOUR

SIN BANDERA - ESCENAS US TOUR

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

Fu Manchu

San Diego · Music BoxSat, Sep 26Music

🎟️ From $40

Level Up

Level Up

San Diego · Nova SDSat, Sep 26Music

🎟️ From $25

MARIACHI USA!

MARIACHI USA!

San Diego · The Rady Shell at Jacobs ParkSun, Sep 27Music
The Panturas

The Panturas

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSun, Sep 27Music
Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu

San Diego · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUSun, Sep 27Music
Porch Light - Hush Tour

Porch Light - Hush Tour

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoMon, Sep 28Music
Geoff Tate Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter

Geoff Tate Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkMon, Sep 28Music
Brincos Dieras - El Desmadre Continua Tour

Brincos Dieras - El Desmadre Continua Tour

San Diego · Balboa TheatreMon, Sep 28Culture & Art
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA

The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BayMon, Sep 28Music
Cardinals

Cardinals

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoTue, Sep 29Music
Billy Strings

Billy Strings

San Diego · Pechanga Arena San DiegoTue, Sep 29Music
Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian w/spcl guest Rosie Flores

Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian w/spcl guest Rosie Flores

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BayTue, Sep 29Music
CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II

CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkWed, Sep 30Music
Oh, Mary! (Touring)

Oh, Mary! (Touring)

San Diego · San Diego Civic TheatreWed, Sep 30Culture & Art
Elizabeth Nichols: I Don't Kiss & Tell, I Kiss & Tour

Elizabeth Nichols: I Don't Kiss & Tell, I Kiss & Tour

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoWed, Sep 30Music

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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