Events in San Diego in October 2026
San Diego has 12 sourced events in October 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 October 2026 leads with these:
- Death Lens with ChicoOct 1Voodoo Room at the House of Blues - San Diego · Source: SeatGeek
- Jutes with MothicaOct 1Music Box - San Diego · Source: SeatGeek
- All Shall Perish with CarnifexOct 2House of Blues - San Diego · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Oct 3
- Oct 3
- Oct 4
- Oct 4
San Diego Symphony: Payare Leads Strauss’ A Hero’s Life
Jacobs Music Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- Oct 5
- Oct 5
- Oct 6
Plini - An Unnameable Desire North American Tour w/ Night Verses & Portraits
Music Box. Music · Rock.
From $41
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 6
- Oct 7
Empire of the Sun - Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour
Petco Park. 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.
- Oct 2 - Oct 4
San Diego Oktoberfest 2026
A lively celebration of German culture with authentic food, beer, music, and dancing held at a local venue in San Diego.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 15 - Oct 18
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival 2026
A premier culinary event showcasing local and international wines, craft beers, and gourmet food tastings across multiple venues in San Diego.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 31
Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Traditional Day of the Dead festivities including altars, live music, folkloric dance, and cultural exhibits.
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.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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