In this article, you’ll find some featured events taking place in San Diego.
FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival
- September 8-11.
- Balboa Park.
- Tickets:
- Festival All-Access Pass: $150 USD.
- Opening Night Show: $50 USD.
- Closing Night Show: $25 USD.
- Individual Shows: $12 USD.
- FilmOut San Diego is one of the longest-running film festivals in Southern California and the only LGBTQ film festival in the San Diego area. Bringing the best in LGBTQ+ and cult genre films to the area!
- September 10.
- 1985 National Ave Ste 1115 – Box 6, San Diego, CA, 92123, US.
- $45 USD.
- Come and experience the culture of Barrio Logan on food, spirits, and beer crawl with an amazing fun mixer after party event at the amazing venue Re-Bru. Get sample dishes and libations from participating venues while you see the culture which is Barrio Logan.
- September 10.
- 8085 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942-5548, United States
- Free Entry.
- Mark your calendars! We hope you will join the La Mesa Police Department and Heartland Fire and Rescue Department for the 2022 La Mesa Safety Fair, at the Police Department parking lot.
- September 10.
- Encanto Park.
- This is an ALL-FREE family fun event with free food, carnival games & prizes, live music, bike giveaways, jumpers, a rock climbing wall, dunk tank, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, haircuts, face painting, low riders, and more!
- September 10-11.
- Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
- Adults $2 USD, children under 12 free.
- Cardiff Greek Festival is back after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. Be sure to save the date and enjoy Greek culture in Cardiff this Sept 10 and 11.
San Diego Festival of the Arts
- September 10-11.
- Tickets:
- Single day
- Presale $13 USD.
- Day of the event is $15 USD.
- Two-day.
- Presale $17 USD.
- Days of the event $20 USD.
- Free for active military.
- Single day
- Interact with 150+ critically acclaimed fine artists from around the country while enjoying live music, the gentle ocean breeze and the scenic landscape. Guests will appreciate an array of palate-pleasing cuisine from San Diego’s favorite restaurants while sipping local craft beer, fine wine and spirits throughout the venue.
Imagine Dragons: Mercury World Tour.
- September 13.
- North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.
- Tickets from $39.50 USD.
- September 15.
- Downtown Encinitas.
- Free entry.
- The streets of Downtown Encinitas will be rockin’ and rollin’ when Encinitas Classic Car Nights rolls back into town! The third Thursday of each summer month, from May through September, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, hot rods, foreign automobiles, classic cars and Woodies will line S. Coast Highway 101 from D Street to K Street. Classic cars will be parked along the Hwy 101 and on side streets.
Morgan Wallen – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- September 15.
- North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.
- Tickets from $250 USD.
- September 16-18.
- Oceanside Pier.
- Free.
- Visit the only large-scale all-women’s action sports, e-sports and lifestyle series in the world. This festival celebrates female strength and empowerment and is sure to be a great event.
California Dreamin’ – San Diego Coed 4s
- September 17.
- Baja Beach Cafe.
- $160 for each team.
- Join the Funkalicious Beach Ball for this once-a-year very special Funk players’ get-together on the actual California beach! The Pacific Ocean waves breaking on one side, breeze and surf bliss, the buzz of The Strand on the other.
San Diego Zoo Food, Wine and Brew Celebration 2022
- September 17.
- San Diego Zoo.
- Tickets start at $100 USD per person.
- The party is wild, the bites and sips are delicious! At this one-of-a-kind tasting event, Southern California’s best food, wine, and beer are mixed with live entertainment and dancing, all served at the World-Famous San Diego Zoo.
Christian Nodal en San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
- September 17.
- Pechanga Arena.
- Tickets from $59 USD.
- September 17-18.
- Oceanside Harbor (beach side).
- Free entry.
- Enjoy two days filled with sun and sand, with activities that include Arts, Crafts, Food booths, live music, and a beer garden.
Bad Bunny World’s Hottest Tour at Petco Park
- September 17 & 18.
- Petco Park.
- Join us for the World’s Hottest Tour as Bad Bunny brings his blend of trap and reggaeton to downtown San Diego, for two nights in a row.
- September 18.
- San Diego County Waterfront Park
- Free entry.
- Live Well San Diego 5K will be a fun, family-friendly event for all ages, including a kid’s fun zone all while supporting a great charity. Register today.
- September 21.
- North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.
- Tickets range from $30 USD to $500 USD.
Taste of IB Imperial Beach 2022.
- September 22.
- 24 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach, 91932, US.
- Tickets $30 USD.
- IB Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Taste IB. Restaurants, stores, businesses, and the beautiful beach and sunset await you.
Little Italy’s State of the Neighborhood
- September 22.
- Piazza Della Famiglia.
- Free entry.
- VIP ticket for $50 USD.
- Includes one entrée from the Little Italy Food Hall, a glass of wine, pre-selected dessert, and reserved seating for the presentation.
- The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood will take place in Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia. The State of the Neighborhood provides the community an opportunity to learn about Little Italy’s history, current happenings, upcoming projects and new initiatives as presented by the Chief Executive Administration of the Little Italy Association, Marco Li Mandri.
Joe Santriani: Earth Tour 2022-2023
- September 22.
- Balboa Theatre.
- Tickets from $36 USD to $500 USD.
- September 23-25.
- MCAS Miramar.
- Online Pricing
- Friday $263 USD.
- Saturday $331 USD.
- Sunday $263 USD.
- Box Office:
- Friday $284 USD.
- Saturday $351 USD.
- Sunday $284 USD.
- Military Discount for Friday Show: $236 USD.
28th Annual Pacific Islander Festival
- September 24-25.
- Mission Bay’s Ski Beach.
- Free entry.
- PIFA is proud to announce its 28th annual festival this year at Ski Beach to celebrate the culture and tradition of the Melanesian, Micronesian & Pacific Islander people. There will be entertainment groups from local and other cities, States and overseas. Enjoy the food from the islands and view the cultural village, arts & craft booths and so much more!
- September 24-25.
- The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla.
- Tickets range from $75 USD to $95 USD.
- The two-day Signature Event is set to delight everyone’s palate and promises to be a feast for ALL your senses, with a weekend of unlimited tantalizing sips as you reconnect with brands you know, and discover new ones from over 65 brands from High end Spirits to ready to drink cocktails and seltzers.
- September 24.
- Meet up in front of McDonald’s on the San Ysidro Border.
- Join the Baja Adventure Club for a trip to Valle de Guadalupe, for a unique wine tasting experience.
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast World Tour 2022.
- September 25.
- North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.
- Tickets from $35 USD.
- September 25-October 2.
- Citywide.
- Tickets from $20 USD.
- Travel & Leisure magazine has called San Diego one of “America’s best cities for foodies” and it is time to experience the culinary magic firsthand. San Diego Restaurant Week, hosted by the California Restaurant Association, returns with over 100 restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods for eight days of dining.
