Events in San Diego in December 2026
San Diego has 12 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The San Diego calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Babe Haven with SpacedDec 2Voodoo Room at the House of Blues - San Diego · Source: SeatGeek
- Formidable! Aznavour (FR)Dec 2Balboa Theatre - San Diego · Source: SeatGeek
- Mariachi Sol de Mexico: Mariachi Sol De Mexico Presents: Jose Hernandez Merry-Achi Christmas!Dec 3Balboa Theatre - San Diego · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 3
- Dec 4
San Diego Symphony: Youthful Visions: Carreno, Prokofiev & Sibelius
Jacobs Music Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- Dec 4 - Dec 5
- Dec 5
San Diego Symphony: Youthful Visions: Carreno, Prokofiev & Sibelius
Jacobs Music Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- Dec 6
- Dec 6
- Dec 7
- Dec 7
Laurel & Hardy Triple Feature with Russ Peck
Balboa Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 8
Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells
A month-long holiday event at the San Diego Zoo with festive lights, themed animal exhibits, and seasonal entertainment.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
San Diego Botanic Garden Garden of Lights
A dazzling holiday light display throughout the San Diego Botanic Garden with themed areas and seasonal activities.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 5 - Dec 31
Old Town San Diego Holiday in the Park
Holiday-themed events and decorations in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, including live music, traditional crafts, and festive food.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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