Events in San Diego in October 2027
San Diego event dates for October 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to October.
San Diego's October 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated October 29, 2026
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Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 8 - Oct 10
San Diego. Curated by local electronic music superstars ISOxo and Knock2, this two-day event promises a dynamic blend of high-energy performances and exclusive back-to-back (B2B) sets.
Planning lead · projected date · Source: festival calendar
- Oct 13 - Oct 17
San Diego. International Film Festival.
Planning lead · projected date · Source: festival calendar
- Oct 15 - Oct 17
San Diego. With an abundance of green areas and stunning 360 views of the beautiful Mission Bay, the scenery enhances the festival experience.
Planning lead · projected date · Source: festival calendar
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 11
- Long weekendOct 9–Oct 11
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these October events into a full San Diego plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.