Print Festivals/Celebrations This Year
Festivals/Celebrations This Year
SCHEDULED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Telephone: (619) 685-1331
Internet: www.sandiego.gov/specialevents
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026, 2 - 10pm | Proper NYE/NYD 2026 Join us for CRSSD's Proper New Year's Eve Music Festival at Petco Park. |
Address: 100 Park Blvd. San Diego, Ca 92101 |
| Saturday, January 10, 2026, 12 - 5pm | San Diego Brew Fest The 14th annual San Diego Brew Festival finally returns! The event will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diegos best food trucks as well as cover bands and lawn games. The 2026 SD Brew Fest will take place at NTC park from noon to 4pm. |
Address: 2640 Cushing Road |
| Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12 - 4pm |
16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration and Sportsfest
Join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at his namesake park in beautiful Southeast San Diego for the 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. Community Celebration and Sportsfest on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. The Community Celebration starts at 11:00am and will feature local politicians, performers, dance groups, food and merchandise vendors, a kids zone, health & wellness pavilion and more! This is a FREE Family friendly event for the whole community. All completed Performer or Vendor applications must be submitted to MLKDay@sandiego.gov by January 10th, 2025. Please email MLKDay@sandiego.gov or call Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center at (619) 527-3415 for more information. |
Address: 6401 Skyline Dr |
| Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3 - 8pm |
Convoy Rising: A Lunar New Year Kickoff Celebration
For the first time in history, San Diegos Convoy District will host a Lunar New Year kickoff celebration and youre invited! Join us on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, as The Doan Foundation, Social Artistry, and Up2You Cafe transform Convoy into a cultural hub filled with sights, sounds, and flavors that honor the Year of the Fire Horse. Experience the excitement of a night market style festival featuring delicious food, unique local vendors, and artisan goods. The evening will come alive with a premier lion dance exhibition, featuring the best lion dance groups in San Diego, along with cultural showcases that highlight the beauty and traditions of the Lunar New Year. Families can gather to enjoy live entertainment, festive decorations, and the vibrant energy of one of San Diegos most dynamic districts. Convoy Rising is a milestone moment for the community as Convoy fully embraces its Cultural District designation by the City of San Diego. Come hungry, bring your loved ones, and be part of history as Convoy steps into a new tradition of cultural pride and unity. |
Address: 7770 Vickers St |
| Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 - 10pm | 2026 SD Lunar New Year Festival Celebrate the Year of the Horse at one of San Diegos most vibrant cultural events! The 2026 San Diego Lunar New Year Festival features three days of lively performances, lion dances, firecrackers, traditional arts, delicious Asian cuisine, and family-friendly activities. Explore the Cultural Village and experience the rich traditions of Southeast Asia. Free and open to the public, this community celebration welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Lunar New Year. |
Address: 4455 Wightman St |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11am - 10pm | 2026 SD Lunar New Year Festival Celebrate the Year of the Horse at one of San Diegos most vibrant cultural events! The 2026 San Diego Lunar New Year Festival features three days of lively performances, lion dances, firecrackers, traditional arts, delicious Asian cuisine, and family-friendly activities. Explore the Cultural Village and experience the rich traditions of Southeast Asia. Free and open to the public, this community celebration welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Lunar New Year. |
Address: 4455 Wightman St |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12 - 5pm | Black Sabbath MC San Diego Annual Picnic Black Sabbach MC San Diego Mother Chapter was established in 1974. Being the first Black motorcycle club established in San Diego we are known across the country. We will be celebrating our 52nd Annual celebration per our tradition during Presidents Day Weekend, which happens to land on February 14th this year. Black Sabbath MC San Diego is know throughout the Motorcycle Community as the Official 1st Run, which begins the MC Set Season. We look forward to celebrating this historical event in February. |
Address: Dennis V. Allen Park Gateway Center Way |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026, 11am - 8pm | 2026 SD Lunar New Year Festival Celebrate the Year of the Horse at one of San Diegos most vibrant cultural events! The 2026 San Diego Lunar New Year Festival features three days of lively performances, lion dances, firecrackers, traditional arts, delicious Asian cuisine, and family-friendly activities. Explore the Cultural Village and experience the rich traditions of Southeast Asia. Free and open to the public, this community celebration welcomes visitors of all ages to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Lunar New Year. |
Address: 4455 Wightman St |
| Friday, February 20, 2026, 4 - 10pm | San Diego Tet Festival The San Diego Tet Festival, a Vietnamese New Year celebration, is the largest Lunar New Year event in San Diego County. The three-day event features live music, food, cultural performances, lion dances, A-list Vietnamese artists and the Miss Vietnam San Diego pageant. There's also a Cultural Village where you can immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture. |
Address: 2640 Cushing Rd |
| Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11am - 5pm |
Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair
Join the House of China at Balboa Park for the Annual Chinese New Year Festival! Enjoy a vibrant and culturally enriching event that celebrates the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese music, dance, and culinary delights. Family-friendly and free to attend, all visitors can experience the rich heritage of Chinese culture through various performances, including dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and classical Chinese music. The festival also features an array of food stalls offering authentic Chinese cuisine, arts and crafts booths, and educational exhibits that highlight the history and significance of the Chinese New Year. |
Address: 2217 Pan American Plaza |
| Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11am - 10pm | San Diego Tet Festival The San Diego Tet Festival, a Vietnamese New Year celebration, is the largest Lunar New Year event in San Diego County. The three-day event features live music, food, cultural performances, lion dances, A-list Vietnamese artists and the Miss Vietnam San Diego pageant. There's also a Cultural Village where you can immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture. |
Address: 2640 Cushing Rd |
| Sunday, February 22, 2026, 11am - 5pm |
Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair
Join the House of China at Balboa Park for the Annual Chinese New Year Festival! Enjoy a vibrant and culturally enriching event that celebrates the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese music, dance, and culinary delights. Family-friendly and free to attend, all visitors can experience the rich heritage of Chinese culture through various performances, including dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and classical Chinese music. The festival also features an array of food stalls offering authentic Chinese cuisine, arts and crafts booths, and educational exhibits that highlight the history and significance of the Chinese New Year. |
Address: 2217 Pan American Plaza |
| Sunday, February 22, 2026, 11am - 9pm | San Diego Tet Festival The San Diego Tet Festival, a Vietnamese New Year celebration, is the largest Lunar New Year event in San Diego County. The three-day event features live music, food, cultural performances, lion dances, A-list Vietnamese artists and the Miss Vietnam San Diego pageant. There's also a Cultural Village where you can immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture. |
Address: 2640 Cushing Rd |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4 - 8pm | San Diego Wave FC Kit Launch Discover the new San Diego Wave FC jersey at our free, family-friendly Kit Launch in Balboa Park. Experience an interactive journey inspired by the kit celebrating San Diegos culture and community. Plus music, shopping, photo ops, food, drinks, and activities for all ages! |
Address: Balboa Park, El Prado |
| Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10am - 5pm |
43rd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair (Downtown)
The 43rd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair returns on Saturday and Sunday, February 28 - March 1, 2026! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with old and new friends on the corner of 3rd Avenue and J Street in downtown San Diego! Enjoy delicious food, crafts for kids, dragon dance, vendors, family-friendly traditional and cultural entertainment all day long on both days: Lion dances, kung fu, traditional instrumentals, classical dance troupes, and so much more! This event is FREE to the public and welcome everyone to celebrate! |
Address: 428 3Rd Avenue |
| Sunday, March 1, 2026, 10am - 5pm |
43rd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair (Downtown)
The 43rd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair returns on Saturday and Sunday, February 28 - March 1, 2026! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with old and new friends on the corner of 3rd Avenue and J Street in downtown San Diego! Enjoy delicious food, crafts for kids, dragon dance, vendors, family-friendly traditional and cultural entertainment all day long on both days: Lion dances, kung fu, traditional instrumentals, classical dance troupes, and so much more! This event is FREE to the public and welcome everyone to celebrate! |
Address: 428 3Rd Avenue |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026, 10am - 3:30pm |
1619NCBW Marie Widman Park Celebration
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, celebrate International Women's Day by joining the 1619 National Celebration of Black Women's community Celebration in the Encanto Black Arts Culture District of San Diego. Honoring the legacy of District 4 Civic Leader, Marie C. Widman, as well as the more than 400-year history of Black women and girls contributions to the United States since 1619, the 1619NCBW park celebration will include entertainment, vendors, and more. For more information, please visit 1619NCBW.COM. |
Address: The March Will Began At 61St And Imperial Avenue And Concluded At 449 Ritchey Street, Sd. Ca, 92214 |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 5 - 8pm | San Diego Wave FC Kick Off Join the San Diego Wave for the Season Kick Off at a free, family-friendly event at Balboa Park. Experience an interactive event celebrating San Diego's culture and community. Plus music, photo ops and activities for all ages! |
Address: 2125 Pan American E Rd |
| Friday, March 13, 2026, 11am - 2pm | Lowrider Stamp Event Forever Lowrider Stamp Unveiling in partnership with the United States Postal Service and the San Diego Public Library. Join us on Friday, March 13th, at 11:00am at the Logan Heights Branch Library to celebrate the unveiling of the latest Forever Stamp featuring lowriders. There will be an unveiling ceremony, stamp panels for purchase, live music, and of course, lowriders! |
Address: 567 S. 28Th St. San Diego, Ca 92113 |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9am - 6pm |
44th Saint Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
44th Annual St. Patricks Day Parade & Festival Saturday, March 14, 2026 San Diego, CA Presented by the Irish Congress of Southern California Slainte and cead mile failte a hundred thousand welcomes to one of San Diegos most beloved traditions! The 44th Annual St. Patricks Day Parade & Festival is back and greener than ever. This years theme, Here, There, Irish Culture Everywhere!, celebrates the global spirit of the Irish from Dublin to San Diego and beyond. Kick off your day with the lively parade through the heart of the city, featuring dazzling floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, bagpipers, and community groups decked out in their finest green. Keep your eyes peeled for local dignitaries and maybe even a mischievous leprechaun or two! After the parade, the celebration continues at Balboa Park with a family-friendly festival. Enjoy toe-tapping live music, traditional Irish dance performances, and cultural exhibits that bring the Emerald Isle to life. Savor delicious food and of course, a pint of something perfectly Irish (for those over 21!). Kids will love the play zone, craft booths, and storytelling sessions, while adults can relax, dance, and soak up the festive atmosphere. Whether youre Irish by heritage or simply Irish for the day, come join the craic the fun, friendship, and magic that make this event truly unforgettable. Parade starts at 10:30 AM, Festival 9am-6 PM. *BALBOA PARK. BETWEEN 6TH AVE AND BALBOA DR. Admission: $10 for ages 21 and older. Ages 20 and younger and active military with ID are free. |
Address: 2598-2554 Balboa Drive |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026, 2 - 10pm |
Mustache Bash
Welcome one and all to an immersive '70s experience like nothing else on earth. Some call it a music festival. Others call it a costume party. Many call it a family, and anyone who's ever been calls it the best day of the year. Truth be told, Stache Bash is all those things and more. Its the funkiest disco day on earth, ya dig? It started as a house party in 2008. Now, damn near 2 decades later, its the definitive funk fest of the 21st century. Every March for the last 18, a community of like-minded funky spirits gravitate from the farthest reaches of the funkosphere. They gather together dripping in discomen in mustaches, babes in bellbottoms, boas, platforms and polyesterto pay homage to that beautiful bygone era when funk reigned supreme. Together they boogie down in front of 4 stages and 16 world-class acts, serenaded by superstar stewards of live funk and spinning disco, names like Marc Rebillet, Ghost-Note, Armand Van Helden and Danilo Plessow/MCDE legends. Its Studio 54 in the sand, baby, an opportunity to be yo bad self and fly your inner funk flag sky-high. Theres even a disco roller rink thats free for all comers. Its coming to Mission Beach Saturday, March 21, 2026that boogy by the bay, baby, stachin in the sand. So come one, come all, come altogether if ya dig. The Bash is your day to be YOU, welcome to the family! |
Address: 3119 Mariners Way San Diego, Ca 92109 |
| Sunday, March 22, 2026, 11:30am - 2:30pm | Museum School Spring Block Party Explore and discover Museum School! Each grade will have a booth set up representing different themes/activities. Food, games, music and more! Come support our eclectic little school! |
Address: 211 Maple St. San Diego, Ca 92103 |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11am - 4:30pm |
East Village Opening Weekend Block Party
Its time to play ball! Grab your family and friends and join the East Village Association for this years East Village Block Party. Taking place on J Street from 6th to 10th Avenues in front of Petco Park, this event brings all that there is in East Village to the Block Party including local small businesses, live music and entertainment, tasty bites, local retail vendors, photo opportunities, a variety of fun family-friendly activities, and of course a celebration of East Villages very own San Diego Padres. All ages are welcome to this free festivity, making it the ideal way to celebrate both the community and our beloved team. The Block Party will feature numerous local San Diego vendors, whose offerings will be unveiled soon, amidst the live music and entertainment packed streets. So bring all the baseball lovers in your life down to East Village for a fun-filled day you will never forget! |
Address: 900 J Street |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026, 5:30 - 11:30pm | Diversionary Theatre's 40th Anniversary Gala On March 28th, Diversionary Theatre, the nation's third-oldest LGBTQ+ theatre, celebrates 40 years of providing high-quality theatre to the San Diego community with a gala fundraiser block party! |
Address: Park Blvd |