Events

December 2025

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dec 26 — Dec 29
WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 44th Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Featuring ceremonial candle lighting, live drumming, poetry reading, and a traditional feast.
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Wild Horses Festival featuring Mumford & Sons

4:00pm — 11:00pm
Ring in the holidays with Mumford & Sons at Wild Horses Festival at Petco Park, featuring Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, and Lily Meola.

Six the Musical

Dec 30 — Dec 31
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!

CRSSD Proper NYE / NYD

Dec 31 — Jan 1
Ring in 2026 with a New Year’s concert event at Petco Park in San Diego. The 2-day FNGRS CRSSD lineup is stacked with house, melodic, and techno DJs on multiple stages.

New Year's Eve

Dec 31 — Jan 1
Happy New Year! MTS is offering free rides on all MTS Bus and Trolley routes after 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve thanks to BriceHouse Inc.! Trolley will operate extra late-night service past 2 a.m. Passengers will not need a fare when boarding MTS after 6 p.m.

January 2026

San Diego Auto Show

Jan 1 — Jan 4
The San Diego International Auto Show features a wide variety of the latest new vehicles and more. Catch a ride on the Trolley to the Convention Center and attend the show!
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CRSSD Proper NYE / NYD

3:00pm — 10:00pm
Ring in 2026 with a New Year’s concert event at Petco Park in San Diego. The 2-day FNGRS CRSSD lineup is stacked with house, melodic, and techno DJs on multiple stages.

Six the Musical

Jan 1 — Jan 4
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!
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Holiday Bowl Parade

10:00am — 1:00pm
Free family-friendly parade featuring huge balloons, dramatic floats, marching bands, and drill teams.
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Holiday Bowl Game

5:00pm — 11:00pm
It's Wildcats vs. Mustangs at Snapdragon Stadium – the Holiday Bowl is set to deliver some serious bowl season action!
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SDSU Basketball vs Boise St

7:00pm — 9:00pm
Cheer on the Aztecs as they go head-to-head with Boise St!
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Duran Duran

7:30pm — 11:00pm
Catch the legendary British new wave band Duran Duran at Viejas Arena!
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Morrissey

8:00pm — 11:00pm
The iconic former frontman of The Smiths brings his distinctive voice and songwriting for an unforgettable evening of timeless alternative rock classics.

Monster Jam

Jan 10 — Jan 11
The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to San Diego with the Monster Jam events at Snapdragon Stadium for two adrenaline-charged weekends!
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David Spade

8:00pm — 10:00pm
The comedian and former Saturday Night Live star brings his signature sarcastic wit and masterful putdowns to the stage.
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SDSU Basketball vs Fresno State

8:00pm — 10:00pm
Come out and watch as the SDSU Aztecs take on Fresno St!

San Diego Rodeo

Jan 16 — Jan 18
The San Diego Rodeo returns to Petco Park, celebrating the spirit and history of California’s Western culture in the heart of downtown San Diego.
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SDSU Basketball vs New Mexico

5:00pm — 8:00pm
Support SDSU basketball when they host New Mexico for their next game!
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San Diego MLK Festival

9:00am — 3:00pm
The Harmony Health Fest incorporates harmony, health, and wellness alongside the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
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44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

11:00am — 1:00pm
Join us on Harbor Drive for the 44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade! The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal high school bands, drill teams, organizations and more.

Monster Jam

Jan 24 — Jan 25
The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to San Diego with the Monster Jam events at Snapdragon Stadium for two adrenaline-charged weekends!
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SDSU Basketball vs Colorado St.

7:30pm — 10:00pm
Don't miss the action when SDSU faces off against Colorado St.!