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Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend (July 30–August 2)
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Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend (July 30–August 2)

Your at-a-glance guide to San Diego this weekend, July 30–August 2 — Zach Bryan, ArtWalk Liberty Station, Uncorked wine fest at Del Mar, the city's oldest race, and a stack of free coastal concerts.

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TGIF Concerts in the Parks 2026: Your Guide to Carlsbad's Free Summer Concerts
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TGIF Concerts in the Parks 2026: Your Guide to Carlsbad's Free Summer Concerts

Your guide to Carlsbad's free TGIF Concerts in the Parks — all nine 2026 Friday-night shows, by park.

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Best Concerts in San Diego This Summer (2026): Your Local's Guide
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Best Concerts in San Diego This Summer (2026): Your Local's Guide

San Diego summers were made for live music. My local's guide to the best concerts this summer — the stadium headliners, the festivals, and the free park series I build half my weekends around.

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Event Calendar

July 2026

The Oceanside Farmers Market: My Favorite Thursday Morning in North County San Diego
Thu, Jul 30

The Oceanside Farmers Market

Corner of Pier View Way and Coast Highway, downtown Oceanside
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Free
Every Thursday
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On The Spot Dating: Sapphic Singles Edition at Gossip Grill, Thursday, July 30
Thu, Jul 30

On The Spot Dating: Sapphic Singles Edition at Gossip Grill

Gossip Grill— 1220 University Ave, Hillcrest
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
From $16
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Point Loma Summer Concerts: July 31, Liquid Blue
Fri, Jul 31

Point Loma Summer Concerts: July 31, Liquid Blue

Point Loma Park
5:30 PM
Free
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TGIF Concerts in the Parks: 90s Rockshow, Friday, July 31
Fri, Jul 31

TGIF Concerts in the Parks: 90s Rockshow

Calavera Hills Community Park — 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Free
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Zach Bryan at Snapdragon Stadium: July 31, 2026 in San Diego
Fri, Jul 31

Zach Bryan at Snapdragon Stadium: July 31, 2026 in San Diego

Snapdragon Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd, San Diego
6:30 PM
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Happy Hour Fridays at Breathe Degrees: A Sober Friday Night Out, Every Week
Fri, Jul 31

Happy Hour Fridays at Breathe Degrees: A Sober Friday Night Ou

Breathe Degrees - 2560 Laning Rd, Suite 103, Liberty Station, Point Loma
6:30 PM
From $29
Every Friday
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August 2026

Little Italy Mercato: A Local's Guide to San Diego's Best Farmers Market
Sat, Aug 1

Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market

Centered around 600 W Date St
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Every Saturday
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Gaslamp Artisan Market: Where San Diego Finds Authentic Handcrafted Treasures
Sat, Aug 1

Gaslamp Artisan Market

Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Free
Every weekend
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Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden: Every Saturday
Sat, Aug 1

Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Starting at $17
Every Saturday
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Inside the Hive: A Hands-On Beekeeping Experience at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas
Sat, Aug 1

Inside the Hive: A Hands-On Beekeeping Experience

Fox Point Farms, Encinitas CA
10:30 AM
From $40
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ArtWalk Liberty Station 2026: San Diego's Biggest Art Festival Returns to Point Loma (Aug 1–2)
Sat, Aug 1 – Aug 2

ArtWalk Liberty Station 2026

Arts District at Liberty Station, Point Loma, San Diego
Free
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Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest at the Racetrack, Saturday, August 1
Sat, Aug 1

Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest at the Racetrack

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club — 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
From $75
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Balboa Park 8 Miler: A Local's Guide to San Diego's Oldest Race
Sat, Aug 1

Balboa Park 8 Mile

Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
7:00 AM
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The La Jolla Open Aire Market: A Coastal Sunday That Gives Back
Sun, Aug 2

The La Jolla Open Aire Market

La Jolla Elementary School — Girard Avenue at Genter Street, La Jolal
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Free
Repeats weekly
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The Hillcrest Farmers Market: San Diego's Biggest (and Best) Sunday Tradition
Sun, Aug 2

The Hillcrest Farmers Market

University Ave between Herbert St and Park Blvd, Hillcrest
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Free
Every Sunday
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RENEW: A Full-Day Beachside Wellness Experience with Big Gigantic, Sunday, August 2
Sun, Aug 2

RENEW: A Full-Day Beachside Wellness Experience with Big Gigantic

FIT Social at Belmont Park — 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, San Diego
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
From $38
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PB Tuesday Farmers' Market: Pacific Beach's Weeknight Market by the Beach
Tue, Aug 4

PB Tuesday Farmers Market

Bayard Street, between Garnet and Hornblend
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free
Every Tuesday
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The Ocean Beach Farmers Market: My Favorite Wednesday Night in San Diego
Wed, Aug 5

The Ocean Beach Farmers Market

The 4900 block of Newport Avenue, between Cable and Bacon Streets, Ocean Beach
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Free
Every Wednesday
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San Diego Magazine's 2026 Best of San Diego Party: Friday, August 7 at Liberty Station
Fri, Aug 7

San Diego Magazine's Best of 2026 Party

Luce Court & Legacy Plaza
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
From $102
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TGIF Concerts in the Parks: B.I.G., Friday, August 7
Fri, Aug 7

TGIF Concerts in the Parks: B.I.G.

Calavera Hills Community Park — 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Free
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Point Loma Summer Concerts 2026 Finale: Swift Nation & The Sabrina Show, August 7
Fri, Aug 7

Point Loma Summer Concerts: Swift Nation & The Sabrina Show

Point Loma Park
5:30 PM
Free
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North Park Vegan Food Pop-Up: 2nd Saturday of Every Month
Sat, Aug 8

North Park Vegan Food Pop-Up: 2nd Saturday of Every Month

North Park Way between 30th and Granada
Every Second Saturday
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2026 San Diego Brew Fest: Saturday, August 8 at Liberty Station
Sat, Aug 8

2026 San Diego Brew Fest

Liberty Station NTC Park
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Toro Nagashi Festival: Floating Lanterns and Remembrance at San Diego's Japanese Friendship Garden
Sat, Aug 8

Toro Nagashi Festival: Floating Lanterns and Remembrance

Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park — 2215 Pan American Rd. E, San Diego, CA 92101
2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Included with garden admission
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Hillcrest CityFest: San Diego's Biggest Art & Music Street Festival, Sunday, August 9
Sun, Aug 9

Hillcrest CityFest: San Diego's Biggest Art & Music Street Festival

Along Fifth Avenue (plus Robinson and University), Hillcrest
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Free
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Santana & The Doobie Brothers: The Oneness Tour at North Island, Tuesday, August 11
Tue, Aug 11

Santana & The Doobie Brothers: The Oneness Tour

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre - Chula Vista
7:00 PM
Varies by seat
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TGIF Concerts in the Parks: FlashPants, Friday, August 14
Fri, Aug 14

TGIF Concerts in the Parks: FlashPants

Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Free
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America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K: A Local's Race Guide
Sun, Aug 16

America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

Half starts at Cabrillo National Monument (Point Loma); both races finish in Balboa Park
6:10 AM
Prices Vary
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Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan at Petco Park: Double Down Tour, August 16, 2026
Sun, Aug 16

Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Double Down Tour

Petco Park, San Diego
4:00 PM
From $124
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San Diego Resident Free Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tue, Aug 18

Japanese Friendship Garden: Resident Free Day

Japanese Friendship Gardens, Balboa Park
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free
Third Tuesday of Every Month
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TGIF Concerts in the Parks: Daring Greatly, Friday, August 21
Fri, Aug 21

TGIF Concerts in the Parks: Daring Greatly

Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Free
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Bike the Bay: The One Day a Year You Can Ride Across the Coronado Bridge
Sun, Aug 23

Bike the Bay

Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA
6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM
From $97
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September 2026

Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium, Wednesday, September 2
Wed, Sep 2

Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026

Snapdragon Stadium - 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego (SDSU campus)
6:25 PM – 9:25 PM
Varies widely by section
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Journey: Final Frontier Tour at Pechanga Arena, Monday, September 14
Mon, Sep 14

Journey: Final Frontier Tour

Pechanga Arena, San Diego
7:30 PM
From $143
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October 2026

Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K: A Local's Race-Weekend Guide
Sat, Oct 3 – Oct 4

Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K

Pacific Beach, San Diego
Times Vary Based on Race
Prices Vary
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November 2026

Lizzo Live at Viejas Arena, Sunday, November 1
Sun, Nov 1

Lizzo Live at Viejas Arena

Viejas Arena - 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego
7:30 PM
Prices Vary
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Silver Strand Half Marathon: Ocean on One Side, Bay on the Other, Sunday, November 8
Sun, Nov 8

Silver Strand Half Marathon: Ocean on One Side, Bay on the Other

Silver Strand State Beach — Parking Lot 3, 5000 CA-75, Coronado
7:00 AM
From $136
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December 2026

Balboa Park December Nights: A Local's Guide to San Diego's Biggest Holiday Festival
Fri, Dec 4 – Dec 5

Balboa Park December Nights

Throughout Balboa Park, San Diego
Times Vary
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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: A Local's Guide to the Holiday Boat Parade
Sun, Dec 13

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Along San Diego Bay, from Shelter Island to the Coronado Ferry Landing
5:30 PM
Free to view
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March 2027

San Diego Half Marathon & 5K: A Local's Race Guide
Sun, Mar 21

San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Start on the downtown waterfront near the San Diego Convention Center (100 N Harbor Dr)
From 6:30 AM
From $62.15
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April 2027

San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: A Local's Race Guide
Sat, Apr 10

San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Tecolote Shores Park, East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego 92109
From 6:30 AM
Prices Vary
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