# Festivals in Escondido 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Escondido 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Escondido

- **Event Name**: SDTJ Jazz Festival - Marquee Event
  - **Description**: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 California Center for the Arts, Escondido

The San Diego Tijuana Jazz Festival is a cross-border celebration of jazz, culture, and community, uniting audiences across three cities through world-class performances. Celebrate the
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/sdtj-jazz-festival-marquee-event/200030280191037
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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- **Event Name**: San Diego Donut Dash 5K & Donut Mile
  - **Description**: We are officially back for the most delicious morning of the year! The San Diego Donut Dash 5k & Donut Mile is returning to the beautiful Kit Carson Park on October 3rd, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned sprinter or a professional donut enthusiast, this
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/san-diego-donut-dash-5k-and-donut-mile/200029860344850
  - **Venue**: Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA, United States, California
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- **Event Name**: Grape Day Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Step into Escondido’s oldest tradition at the Grape Day Festival 2026! Join us on September 5th at Grape Day Park for a day filled with grape stomping, live entertainment, local food, family activities, artisan vendors, and community spirit. Celebrate the
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/grape-day-festival-2026/200030238773440
  - **Venue**: 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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- **Event Name**: Sue Foley Live at the Dragonfly Festival, Escondido, CA
  - **Description**: September 10, Sue Foley joins the Dragonfly Music Festival at the fabulous California Center for the Arts Center in Escondido. 

Join the festival Sept. 10-12th for three magical days & nights that will include some of the finest blues, jazz, rock, an
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/sue-foley-live-at-the-dragonfly-festival-escondido-ca/200030343149116
  - **Venue**: Dragonfly Music Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals, music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Hidden City Sounds: Daring Greatly with Special Guests Lonesome Roses
  - **Description**: DARING GREATLY is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Calgary, Alberta, now based in Southern California. Blending classic 70s rock with modern soul, folk, and country influences, the band is known for their powerful three-part vocal harmonies, hea
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/hidden-city-sounds-daring-greatly-with-special-guests-lonesome-roses/200029793956326
  - **Venue**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, wine-tasting
- **Event Name**: 2026 Crusin' Grand Escondido
  - **Description**: Come rock out with us in beautiful downtown Escondido and experience the great collection of classic cars and rods, along with some great retail stores and street vendors!
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
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  - **Venue**: Maple Street Plaza
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- **Event Name**: 2026 San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival - Saturday at California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/2026-san-diego-tijuana-international-jazz-festival-saturday-at-california-center-for-the-arts-concer/2400030362074426
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, jazz, art
- **Event Name**: Music on the Porch Day 2026
  - **Description**: SoloVoce invites you to our 7th “Music on the Porch Day.” An a cappella, outdoor music festival in Harmony Grove, Escondido. Our Barbershop in the Park event is an informal gathering of barbershop quartets and choruses. We’ll be outdoors in the park, sing
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/music-on-the-porch-day-2026/200029806065914
  - **Venue**: 4th of July Park / Harmony Grove, Escondido
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Escondido

- **Event Name**: Joshua Bell
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  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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- **Event Name**: SDTJ Jazz Festival - Marquee Event
  - **Description**: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 California Center for the Arts, Escondido

The San Diego Tijuana Jazz Festival is a cross-border celebration of jazz, culture, and community, uniting audiences across three cities through world-class performances. Celebrate the
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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- **Event Name**: City Ballet of San Diego: The Nutcracker - Escondido
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: California Center for the Arts - Escondido
🏠 Address: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
🌆 City: Escondido
📍 Location: 33.1228, -117.085🌟 Be part of history at City Ballet of San Diego: The Nutcracker - Escondido, an extr
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts - Escondido
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- **Event Name**: Chicano Block Party
  - **Description**: Celebrate California’s Chicano Heritage Month at the Chicano Block Party, a free day-long gathering of art, music, culture, and community at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

The event will feature a lowrider car show, live music, an art mar
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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- **Event Name**: World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra
  - **Description**: The Holiday Magic Begins Here — With a LIVE Orchestra.

This holiday season, experience The Nutcracker like never before.
Featuring a live orchestra, 40 world-class dancers, over 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and lavish hand-crafted sets, World Ballet
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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- **Event Name**: Science & Engineering Night
  - **Description**: Step into a world of hands-on exploration and discovery during a special evening packed with interactive activity booths, live science demos, and fun for the whole family!

Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn
  - **Venue**: Children's Museum of Discovery
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- **Event Name**: Celtic Thunder at California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
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- **Event Name**: Música en la Plaza: Manny Cepeda Orchestra
  - **Description**: Manny Cepeda Orchestra was selected as one of the artists on “Pandora Radio and as a Spotify Artist in 2018!” In 2020, Apple Music and YouTube Music added the Manny Cepeda Orchestra to their catalog. One of the most popular Salsa groups of the Manny Ceped
  - **Venue**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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- **Event Name**: An Evening with Celtic Thunder
  - **Description**: An Evening with Celtic Thunder: A Celebration of Your Greatest Songs

Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a special treat as the group continues and expands on their successful show, An Evening with Celt
  - **Venue**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** SDTJ Jazz Festival - Marquee Event (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at California Center for the Arts, Escondido), San Diego Donut Dash 5K & Donut Mile (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am at Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA, United States, California), Grape Day Festival 2026 (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025), Sue Foley Live at the Dragonfly Festival, Escondido, CA (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm at Dragonfly Music Festival), Hidden City Sounds: Daring Greatly with Special Guests Lonesome Roses (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Escondido on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Escondido include California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA, United States, California, 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Escondido include San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, San Diego Donut Dash, Escondido History Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Escondido.

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