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San Diego Festivals 2026 & 2027

San Diego has 8 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Festival calendar

September 2026

October 2026

  • Oct 9 - Oct 11

    Niteharts 2026

    music festival. 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.

  • Oct 14 - Oct 18

    San Diego Film Festival

    film festival. International Film Festival.

  • Oct 16 - Oct 18

    Mission Bayfest 2026

    music festival. With an abundance of green areas and stunning 360 views of the beautiful Mission Bay, the scenery enhances the festival experience.

November 2026

  • Nov 7

    Dia De Los Deftones 2026

    music festival. Deftones will headline this 1-day fest in San Diego, CA for its sixth year!

March 2027

  • Mar 27

    Mustache Bash 2027

    music festival. The Mustache Bash has grown into SoCal's definitive funk-fest, a special day each year when friends get together to set their dancin' spirits asail and fly their funk flags undeniably high.

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