San Diego Festivals 2026 — Complete Calendar of Major Events
San Diego hosts hundreds of festivals throughout the year. Here are the major events you should know about for 2026, organized by season.
Spring (March — May)
- San Diego Crew Classic (March/April) — Rowing regatta on Mission Bay, one of the largest in the US
- Carlsbad Flower Fields (March — May) — 50 acres of blooming ranunculus at The Flower Fields
- San Diego Latino Film Festival (March) — Independent Latin cinema at AMC Fashion Valley
- North Park Festival of Arts (May) — Free outdoor art festival with 100+ artists
- Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo (May) — Largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Diego
Summer (June — August)
- San Diego County Fair (June — July) — Del Mar Fairgrounds, 4-6 weeks of rides, food, concerts
- San Diego Pride (July) — Parade and festival in Hillcrest, one of the largest Pride events in the US
- Comic-Con International (July) — The world's largest pop culture convention at the Convention Center
- Over-the-Line Tournament (July) — Unique San Diego beach softball tournament on Fiesta Island
- CRSSD Festival (multiple dates) — Electronic music festival at Waterfront Park
Fall (September — November)
- MCAS Miramar Air Show (September) — One of the largest military air shows in the US, free admission
- Adams Avenue Street Fair (September) — Two-day music and food festival in Normal Heights, free
- San Diego Film Festival (October) — Independent films at venues across the city
- Día de los Muertos (November) — Celebrations in Old Town, Barrio Logan, and Sherman Heights
Winter (December — February)
- December Nights (December) — Balboa Park's biggest annual event, free food and entertainment
- Holiday Bowl Parade (December) — Downtown parade preceding the college football bowl game
- San Diego Bay Parade of Lights (December) — Decorated boats parade through San Diego Bay
- San Diego Restaurant Week (January) — Fixed-price menus at 100+ restaurants
San Diego's event calendar never slows down. Check back regularly for updates and new event announcements.