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.
The San Diego festival calendar leads with these:
- San Diego Film FestivalOct 14 - Oct 18film festival
- Annual San Diego Restaurant WeekSep 13 - Sep 20food festival
- 17th Annual San Diego Spirits FestivalSep 26 - Sep 27food festival
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Festival calendar
September 2026
- Sep 13 - Sep 20
Annual San Diego Restaurant Week
food festival
- Sep 26 - Sep 27
17th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival
food festival
- Sep 26 - Sep 27
music festival. CRSSD Festival returns to Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego with this now annual springtime event.
October 2026
- Oct 9 - Oct 11
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
film festival. International Film Festival.
- Oct 16 - Oct 18
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
music festival. Deftones will headline this 1-day fest in San Diego, CA for its sixth year!
March 2027
- Mar 27
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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Dates to verify
These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.
San Diego Comic Con
Jul 23 - Jul 26 · Planning lead · verify date and source
Mar 21 - Mar 22 · Planning lead · exact date needs evidence
46th Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Jun 26 · Planning lead · projected date
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