Events in San Diego in May 2027
San Diego has 8 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The San Diego calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Grandma's Boy (1922), Played By Russ PeckMay 3Balboa Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- San Diego Jazz: The Genius of Bird: A Charlie Parker Celebration Featuring Charles McPhersonMay 8Jacobs Music Center · Source: SeatGeek
- Alonzo King Lines Ballet - 45th AnniversaryMay 15San Diego Civic Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- May 16
- May 22
San Diego Symphony: Northern Lights: Sibelius, Grieg and Nielsen
Jacobs Music Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 23
San Diego Symphony: Northern Lights: Sibelius, Grieg and Nielsen
Jacobs Music Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 29
- May 30
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 31
San Diego Museum Month 2027
Participating museums across San Diego offer special exhibitions and discounted admission throughout May.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 5
Cinco de Mayo Festival at Old Town San Diego 2027
A vibrant celebration of Mexican heritage with traditional music, dance, food, and crafts in historic Old Town.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 6 - May 16
San Diego Asian Film Festival 2027
An annual festival showcasing Asian and Asian American films, featuring screenings, panels, and cultural events across San Diego.
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.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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