Events in San Diego in December 2026

The best things to do in San Diego this December — 124 events across Concerts, Comedy, Performing Arts and Art & Culture.

Highlighted in December

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight: Queen & ABBA

3 December at 18:15 San Diego Natural History Museum

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Elf the Musical (Touring)

29–31 December San Diego Civic Theatre

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Dutch Painting: Special Loans from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

24 Sep 2025 – 21 Mar 2027 San Diego Museum of Art

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San Diego Outdoor Murder Mystery 2: Crime on Date Night!

1 December 1160 Coast Blvd

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Performing Arts

17 December at 19:30 +5 more San Diego Civic Theatre

Candlelight: Lo Mejor de Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

6 December at 20:30 San Diego Natural History Museum

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SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl

23 December at 16:30 SnapDragon Stadium

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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

6 December at 18:15 San Diego Natural History Museum

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The Heeters, Hailey Marea

14 December at 19:00 Soda Bar

Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica

Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica

3 December at 20:30 San Diego Natural History Museum

Most popular in December

1 Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer San Diego Natural History Museum 6 Dec at 20:30 6 Dec at 20:30
2 Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons San Diego Natural History Museum 6 Dec at 18:15 6 Dec at 18:15
3 Candlelight: Queen & ABBA San Diego Natural History Museum 3 Dec at 18:15 3 Dec at 18:15
4 Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica San Diego Natural History Museum 3 Dec at 20:30 3 Dec at 20:30
5 Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings San Diego Natural History Museum 13 & 20 Dec 13 & 20 Dec

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Cover image for Elf the Musical (Touring)

Elf the Musical (Touring)

29–31 December San Diego Civic Theatre

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SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl

23 December at 16:30 SnapDragon Stadium

DJ John Annual Christmas Party

23 December at 18:00 Humphreys Backstage Live

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KUMO 99 - CALI ‘26

3 December at 19:00 Soda Bar

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Weatherbox, Townies, WEAREOKAY, Collars

5 December at 19:00 Soda Bar

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Fraxiom, Saint Misty

6 December at 19:00 Soda Bar

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The Heeters, Hailey Marea

14 December at 19:00 Soda Bar

3 December at 19:00 Mic Drop Comedy

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17 December at 19:00 House of Blues San Diego

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Love Actually Live in Concert

20 December at 19:00 Balboa Theatre

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TYLA - THE A*POP WORLD TOUR

15 December at 20:00 Viejas Arena

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Touring)

4–6 December Balboa Theatre

Formidable - The Aznavour Tribute

2 December at 20:00 Balboa Theatre

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Performing Arts

17 December at 19:30 +5 more San Diego Civic Theatre

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

15 December at 19:00 Jacobs Music Center (formerly Copley Symphony Hall)

6 December at 18:00 Humphreys Backstage Live

13 December at 18:00 Humphreys Backstage Live

Formidable! Aznavour

2 December at 20:00 Balboa Theatre

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