Legend
- Free + Ticketed
+ San Diego Botanic Garden Lightscape
Illuminated night-time trail in the San Diego Botanic Garden.
+ The Nutcracker
Golden State Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the Civic Theatre with Raúl Salamanca’s exquisite choreography, stunning sets, and a live performance by the San Diego Symphony—San Diego’s most enchanting holiday tradition.
+ The Nutcracker | City Ballet
Awarded San Diego’s Best Nutcracker, City Ballet of San Diego performs the traditional full-length holiday classic with live orchestra.
+ Noel Noel at the Rady Shell
San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
+ Solara: A Winter Solstice Celebration
Join us for an evening of local DJs, artists, vendors, and wellness experiences to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
+ The SD County Creative Showcase
Join us for an evening of art, heart, and everything in between.
+ A Night of Sade & Erykah
A tribute night to the powerful and timeless queens, Sade and Erykah Badu.
+ Countdown on Grand at the Historic Ritz Theater
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at Escondido’s beautifully restored Ritz Theater!
+ A Magical Cirque Christmas
A captivating performance of agility, each high-flying spectacle is set to Christmas classics.
+ Mocktails Before Midnight
Ring in the New Year at the Walter Redondo Gallery, blending art, connection, and mindful celebration for a night to remember.
+ Gatsby's Yacht, New Year's Eve Party Cruise
Experience the ultimate Great Gatsby-inspired party on the water and welcome 2025 aboard San Diego's most luxurious yacht, the Inspiration Hornblower.
+ Un-Gypsied: Rewriting the Story of the Romani People
Join us for an evening of insight, conversation, and community.
+ Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favorite melodies from Shondaland's ‘Bridgerton’ series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble.
+ Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan
Experience J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan reimagined in a one-of-a-kind ballet show.
+ Silent Movie Mondays: Wings (1927)
Wings combines two then-emerging, innovative technologies – the airplane and the moving picture – into one cinematic experience!
- "A Letter to My Younger Self" Curated by Christian Arreguin
A collective exhibition centered around the theme of inner child healing.
+ Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series: National Symphony
Experience the emotion of classical music through taste as world-class sommelier and concertmaster duos collaborate to pair the perfect glass of wine with the music being performed.
+ Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series: National Symphony
Experience the emotion of classical music through taste as world-class sommelier and concertmaster duos collaborate to pair the perfect glas of wine with the music being performed.
+ Louisa Gillis | A Play by Joanna McClelland Glass
Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama weaves a sophisticated psychological thriller about family bonds, betrayal, and the possibility of healing.
+ Acousmonium by Sam Dunscombe
Composer and sound artist Samantha Dunscombe surrounds audiences in an acousmonium–an immersive “loudspeaker orchestra” of more than two dozen custom-positioned speakers.
- New Year in the Alley
Join us as we kickoff the New Year with a New Year Artist Market.
+ Write Out Loud: “Wonder Women” Story Concert
Join us for the signature event of Write Out Loud, a curated selection of short stories, poetry, and sometimes music all read by professional actors.
+ Girl Dinner & A Movie: Mamma Mia!
Grab your girls and join us for a night out with a film viewing and the ultimate Girl Dinner.
+ Art in the Evening: Sofonisba Anguissola, Portraiture, and the Art of the Gesture
Step into the world of sixteenth-century portraiture, and discover how women artists turned the human body into a powerful language.
+ Spamilton: An American Parody
A crash course of everyone's favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires, pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano!
+ All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me
Patrick Bingley discusses his New York Times-bestselling memoir.
- My Bloody Valentine Artist Market
Join us for an artist market with vendors, music, live mural art, polaroids, and a poetry station.
+ Right in the Eye: Live Movie-Concert of Georges Melies' Films
A creation by Jean-François Alcoléa based on Georges Méliès’ Films.
+ Write Out Loud: “An Enchanted Evening” Story Concert
Join us for the signature event of Write Out Loud, a curated selection of short stories, poetry, and sometimes music all read by professional actors.
+ Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
A unique reimagination in a ballet show of Sleeping Beauty.
+ SD Opera: The Barber of Seville
Join us for an operatic performance of The Barber of Seville.
+ Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundacion, Opening Exhibition
An opening exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art, featuring the works of Graciela Iturbide.
+ Samy Wats X 1Leak | The Silo Room | Trip 14
Samy Wats and 1Leak performing inside of a 100+ year old bread factory in San Diego, CA.
+ SD Opera: The Barber of Seville
Join us for an operatic performance of The Barber of Seville.
+ Poetry + Sound in 2 Acts: Fabiola Carranza + Wilfrido Terrazas
This two-part program brings together music, poetry, and performance for an evening of boundary-crossing storytelling.
+ Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series: Boston Symphony
Experience the emotion of classical music through taste as world-class sommelier and concertmaster duos collaborate to pair the perfect glass of wine with what’s being performed.
+ Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series: Boston Symphony
Experience the emotion of classical music through taste as world-class sommelier and concertmaster duos collaborate to pair the perfect wine glass with what’s being performed.
- Creative Conversations 2026: The Arts in Rural and Unincorporated San Diego County
A conversation to explore the unique opportunities and needs of rural and unincorporated communities across San Diego.
+ SDMA | The Cake Party
Join us for an indulgent event of boundary-pushing confections, sugar-fueled creativity, and bites almost too beautiful to eat.
+ The Maltese Falcon | A Play
An adaption by Matthew Salazar-Thompson based on Dashiel Hammet’s book.
+ Art Auction 2026
Live and silent auction at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego.
+ Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan
Experience J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan reimagined in a one-of-a-kind ballet show.
+ Rhapsody in Blue | City Ballet
A ballet performance with choreography by Geoffrey Gonzalez and music by George Gershwin.
2025-26 Artist Alliance Biennial Closing Day
Join OMA in the closing of their exhibition, the 2025-26 Art Alliance Biennial.
+ Rhapsody in Blue | City Ballet
A ballet performance with choreography by Geoffrey Gonzalez and music by George Gershwin.
+ Rhapsody in Blue | City Ballet
A ballet performance with choreography by Geoffrey Gonzalez and music by George Gershwin.
+ An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco
Experience the next chapter of An Artist @ the Table, Vanguard Culture’s signature dinner series pairing visionary chefs with boundary-pushing artists.
+ An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco
Experience the next chapter of An Artist @ the Table, Vanguard Culture’s signature dinner series pairing visionary chefs with boundary-pushing artists.
+ To Live a Loving Life by Patrick Michael Ballard
Los Angeles-based artist Patrick Michael Ballard invites audiences into a surreal, participatory world where performance unfolds in response to those present.
+ Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favorite melodies from Shondaland's ‘Bridgerton’ series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble.
- Creative Maker's Market
Join us for an artist market featuring vendors, music, collective canvas art, and local shop discounts.
+ An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco
Experience the next chapter of An Artist @ the Table, Vanguard Culture’s signature dinner series pairing visionary chefs with boundary-pushing artists.
+ An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco
Experience the next chapter of An Artist @ the Table, Vanguard Culture’s signature dinner series pairing visionary chefs with boundary-pushing artists.
+ The Collector's Table
An unforgettable night supporting Africa New Life - art, auction, and stories of hope.
- Poetic Portraits: Allegory and Identity in Sixteenth-Century Europe (Copy)
This closing exhibition at the Timken Museum explores the rich interplay of art, literature, and identity during the Renaissance.
+ Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
A unique reimagination in a ballet show of Sleeping Beauty.
+ Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series: New York Philharmonic
Experience the emotion of classical music through taste as world-class sommelier and concertmaster duos collaborate to pair the perfect wine glass with what’s being performed.
+ Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series: New York Philharmonic
Experience the emotion of classical music through taste as world-class sommelier and concertmaster duos collaborate to pair the perfect wine glass with performance.
+ Celestial Bodies: Moons + Marguerite Brown
Sound artist Marguerite Brown opens the evening with an exploration of the electric guitar as a celestial body, using planetary tuning forks, custom hardware, and extended performance techniques to reveal new resonances and cosmic frequencies.
+ Write Out Loud: “The Soaring Crane” Story Concert
Join us for the signature event of Write Out Loud, a curated selection of short stories, poetry, and sometimes music all read by professional actors.
+ Beau Jest | A Play
A Jewish-American story by James Sherman, directed by Omri Schein.
+ Ichiko Aoba: Across the Oceans Tour
Japanese singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist celebrates the release of her eighth album.
+ The Firebird | City Ballet
An original retelling of The Firebird, a feature in Russian fairytales, with choreography by Elizabeth Wistrich and score by Igor Stravinsky.
+ The Firebird | City Ballet
An original retelling of The Firebird, a feature in Russian fairytales, with choreography by Elizabeth Wistrich and score by Igor Stravinsky.
+ Puscifer: The Normal Isn't Tour
A band of 3 creative confidants perform visually and sonically.
+ Algorithmic Rave
Get ready for a full-throttle dance party where human creativity and machine intelligence collide.
+ The Most Happy Fella | A Play
A lush, romantic musical masterpiece by Pulitzer-prize winning Frank Loesser.
+ Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundacion, Closing Exhibition
An opening exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art, featuring the works of Graciela Iturbide.
+ Write Out Loud: “We the People” Story Concert
Join us for the signature event of Write Out Loud, a curated selection of short stories, poetry, and sometimes music all read by professional actors.
+ Nascar San Diego
Feel the adrenaline of NASCAR like never before at the first-ever coastal race weekend—where high-octane excitement meets breathtaking oceanfront views along the stunning San Diego shoreline.
+ Fashion Week San Diego 2026
The longest-running fashion week of the region, Fashion Week San Diego, is in its 19th annual year for showcasing global and local design talent.
+ Fashion Week San Diego 2026
The longest-running fashion week of the region, Fashion Week San Diego, is in its 19th annual year for showcasing global and local design talent.
- Grand Posada
Celebrate the holiday season with the community: enjoy free toys, art installations, festive workshops, live performances, an artisan market, family-friendly activities, and more.
+ An Irish Christmas
Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS, with all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best.
+ Coronado Playhouse Holiday Cabaret
An annual tradition and sing-along at the Coronado Playhouse.
+ La Jolla Playhouse | Burnout Paradise, Closing Night
Treadmills, chaos, and comedy fuel this theatrical spectacle.
- Female Maker Market in Little Italy
Hosted at the picturesque Piazza della Famiglia, this monthly marketplace brings together a dynamic mix of women-owned businesses, local artisans, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
+ Tony Hawk Live in The Nutcracker
See renowned San Diego skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk, live at a viewing of The Nutcracker.
+ Coronado Playhouse Holiday Cabaret
An annual tradition and sing-along at the Coronado Playhouse.
+ Noir Nights: An R&B Experience by Markus Rivey
Join us for Noir Nights at Liberty Station, with R&B set from Markus Rivey and special guest DJ Neak.
+ Noel Noel at the Rady Shell
San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
- Balboa Park Women's History Tour
Discover Balboa Park’s rich history through a walking tour celebrating influential women, including Kate Sessions, the Mother of Balboa Park.
+ Noel Noel at the Rady Shell
San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
+ Coronado Playhouse Holiday Cabaret
An annual tradition and sing-along at the Coronado Playhouse.
+ "Impressions" Live at Meraki Spaces
An improvisational movement in a multi-medium art gallery.
+ Sounding Piñatas: A Creative Workshop for Families
Join us for a creative and imaginative bilingual workshop centered around the pinata.
+ Triumph Motorcycles at OMA
Oceanside Museum of Art invites you to experience the iconic engineering and timeless craftsmanship of Triumph Motorcycles in a first-of-its-kind pop-up display.
- Casual Market
Join us for Studio Casually’s final market of the year, with local vendors, great finds, good vibes, and an easy way to check off some holiday shopping while supporting small businesses!
- "Yan Pei-Ming: Face to Face" Film Screening
An exclusive screening of a feature length film documentary.
+ La Jolla Playhouse | Burnout Paradise, Opening Night
Treadmills, chaos, and comedy fuel this theatrical spectacle.
+ Crowd Magic: An Interactive Performance
Join us for an interactive performance, featuring Kaipora and Honeycomb.
+ White Elephant Holiday Party
Join us for a White Elephant Party hosted by Sassy Stiletto
+ Silent Movie Mondays: Double Feature: Old Scrooge (1926) & A Dog’s Life (1918)
Celebrate the season at Silent Movie Mondays with a special double feature!
+ Write Out Loud: “Giving Season” Story Concert
Join us for the signature event of Write Out Loud, a curated selection of short stories, poetry, and sometimes music all read by professional actors.
- Winter MKT After Party
Winter market at the MCASD followed by an after-party at Part Time Lover (21+).
- I'm Still Developing 2025 Holiday Party
A gallery that focuses on the theme “The photo you’re most proud of in 2025.”