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Things to do in San Diego, October 2026

Browse 28 upcoming events and things to do in San Diego during October 2026. Highlights include Aaron Lee Tasjan with Madeleine Kelson (21+ Event), JUTES - Smile You're on Tour w/ Mothica & Wilt, The Number 12 Looks Like You and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Aaron Lee Tasjan with Madeleine Kelson (21+ Event)

Aaron Lee Tasjan with Madeleine Kelson (21+ Event)

San Diego · Casbah-San DiegoThu, Oct 1Music
JUTES - Smile You're on Tour w/ Mothica & Wilt

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

San Diego · Music BoxFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From $36

The Number 12 Looks Like You

The Number 12 Looks Like You

San Diego · SOMA - SidestageFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ Free entry

Death Lens

Death Lens

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoFri, Oct 2Music
Scene Queen: METALICIOUS

Scene Queen: METALICIOUS

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoFri, Oct 2Music
Jutes w/ Mothica

Jutes w/ Mothica

San Diego · Music Box - San DiegoFri, Oct 2Music
Jay Roxxx

Jay Roxxx

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSat, Oct 3Music
All Shall Perish - The Price Of Existence: 20-Year Anniversary

All Shall Perish - The Price Of Existence: 20-Year Anniversary

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoSat, Oct 3Music
Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour Fall 2026

Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour Fall 2026

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSat, Oct 3Music
The Growlers

The Growlers

San Diego · Petco ParkSat, Oct 3Music
LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour

LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour

San Diego · Music BoxSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From $33

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers

San Diego · Casbah-San DiegoSun, Oct 4Music
Jessica Kirson

Jessica Kirson

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkSun, Oct 4Culture & Art
Anna Graves

Anna Graves

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSun, Oct 4Music
Chat Pile w/ Soul Glo

Chat Pile w/ Soul Glo

San Diego · Music Box - San DiegoSun, Oct 4Music
Chat Pile - Who Loves The Sun Tour 2026 w/ Soul Glo & Virga

Chat Pile - Who Loves The Sun Tour 2026 w/ Soul Glo & Virga

San Diego · Music BoxSun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ From $38

Air Supply - A Matter of Time Tour

Air Supply - A Matter of Time Tour

San Diego · Humphreys Concerts By the BaySun, Oct 4Music
Social Distortion

Social Distortion

San Diego · Petco ParkSun, Oct 4Music
Julieta Venegas: Norteña Tour 2026

Julieta Venegas: Norteña Tour 2026

San Diego · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUSun, Oct 4Music
Spite

Spite

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoMon, Oct 5Music
The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour

The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour

San Diego · The Observatory North ParkMon, Oct 5Music
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - 20 Year Anniversary of Don't You Fake It

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - 20 Year Anniversary of Don't You Fake It

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoMon, Oct 5Music
Mari Froes

Mari Froes

San Diego · Music BoxMon, Oct 5Music

🎟️ From $40

Chad Gray - 30 Years of Madnesss

Chad Gray - 30 Years of Madnesss

San Diego · House of Blues San DiegoTue, Oct 6Music
Rum Jungle

Rum Jungle

San Diego · Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoWed, Oct 7Music
Plini - An Unnameable Desire North American Tour w/ Night Verses & Portraits

Plini - An Unnameable Desire North American Tour w/ Night Verses & Portraits

San Diego · Music BoxWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From $41

Cameron Whitcomb

Cameron Whitcomb

San Diego · SomaWed, Oct 7Music
Cameron Whitcomb – Kingdom of Fear Tour

Cameron Whitcomb – Kingdom of Fear Tour

San Diego · SOMA - MainstageWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From $48

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