Warren Miller Ski Night 2026 at Cinema Under the Stars
The third annual Warren Miller ski film night hits Cinema Under the Stars on December 4 — an outdoor screening, oven-baked pizza from OB Pizza Man, and free beer and wine for the 21+ crowd.
Overview
Ski season in San Diego starts the way it always does: in a courtyard in Mission Hills, under a blanket, watching other people ski. Warren Miller Ski Night is back at Cinema Under the Stars for a third year, and it has become one of the more charming small traditions on the San Diego winter calendar.
Warren Miller Entertainment has put out an annual ski film since 1950, and the tour that follows each release is the unofficial signal that winter has arrived. San Diego's version adds oven-baked pizza, donated beer and wine, cold brew, and prizes to a screening under the open sky — which is a very San Diego way to kick off a season nobody here is technically having.
What You Need to Know
- Event: Warren Miller Ski Night 2026, sponsored by EXCELSA
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Where: Cinema Under The Stars, 4040 Goldfinch Street, San Diego, CA 92103 (Mission Hills)
- Ages: 21+ for beer and wine. Under 21 admitted with a parent or legal guardian
- Tickets: Eventbrite listing
- Hosted by: San Diego Excelsa Coffee Events, with Revolution Snow Sports
- Refunds: Available up to 7 days before the event
What's Happening
- The film: The latest Warren Miller release, screened outdoors. The organizers haven't announced which cut they're showing yet — watch the Eventbrite listing for that detail.
- Pizza by OB Pizza Man: Oven-baked, New York style, from @obpizzaman.
- Free beer and wine: Donated for the 21+ crowd.
- Cold brew by Excelsa: From the coffee company behind the whole thing.
- Prizes: Giveaways from Excelsa and Revolution Snow Sports, with more to be announced.
Insider Tips
- Bring layers. Cinema Under the Stars is an outdoor venue and a December evening in Mission Hills gets cold fast once the sun goes down. A jacket or a blanket is the difference between enjoying the film and counting the minutes.
- It's a small venue. Cinema Under the Stars seats a fraction of what a regular theater does, which is part of its appeal and the reason this night tends to fill up early. Grab tickets well ahead.
- Parking is street parking. Goldfinch Street sits in a residential pocket of Mission Hills. Give yourself extra time, or get dropped off.
- Come hungry. Pizza and drinks are part of the night rather than an afterthought — plan on dinner here.
- Check the start time before you go. The listing shows a 7:00 p.m. start, with one line mentioning a 6:30 p.m. opening. If you want the full pizza-and-beer window, aim for the earlier time.
Looking for more to do around town this winter? Browse our full event calendar or see what's happening this weekend in San Diego.
