San Diego Festivals 2026 & 2027
San Diego has 4 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
- Mission Bayfest 2026Oct 16 - Oct 18music festival
- Dia De Los Deftones 2026Nov 7music festival
By TripSapien · Updated October 14, 2026
Festival calendar
October 2026
- 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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Planning leads
Early leads on festivals still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
Mar 21 - Mar 22 · Planning lead · dates set closer in
46th Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Jun 26 · Planning lead · projected date
Into The Horizon Festival 2026
Jun 26 - Jun 27 · Planning lead · projected date
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