Here are the top free Festivals in San Diego:
- San Diego EarthFest is happening on Sat 25 Apr 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn, San Diego
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2026 | Amelie Lens in San Diego | CRSSD Fest, San Diego |
| 07 Mar 2026 | San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering 2026 to be Held at Petco Park-Rain or Shine March 7 | Petco Park, San Diego |
| 10 Mar 2026 | CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 - San Diego FC vs. Deportivo Toluca FC | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego |
| 04 Apr 2026 | 16th annual North Park Festival of Beers | in front of the Lafayette Hotel, San Diego |
| 13 Jun 2026 | LN x SMKFLWR Presents Field of Dreamz | Petco Park, San Diego |
| 25 Apr 2026 | 41st Annual Linda Vista Multicultural Fair & Parade | Linda Vista Library, San Diego |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Into The Horizon Music Festival - 2 Day Pass | Waterfront Park - San Diego |
| 12 Nov 2026 | Bachata Sensual Festival SoCal 2026 | Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, San Diego |
| 15 Jan 2027 | BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego 2027 | Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego |
| 09 May 2026 | North Park Plant Sale | North Park Mini Park, San Diego |
San Diego’s festivals are a year-round party with everything you could want! Imagine top artists rocking out with the bay and skyline as a backdrop, plus awesome art, food, and fun. Celebrate at the Pride Parade in Balboa Park, groove to Pacific Islander dances, or enjoy Lunar New Year festivities. Beer lovers can toast at craft beer festivals, pop culture fans can geek out at conventions, and neighborhood events offer music, rides, and tasty treats. San Diego’s festivals turn up the excitement and celebrate life in the coolest ways! Here is a list of most amazing festivals happening in San Diego.
This festival is free, family-friendly that have live music, action sports demos starting and a fish taco contest where you can sample and vote for your favorite tacos. Pacific Beachfest is San Diego's top beach festival will be happening in October this year, along the Boardwalk from Felspar to Thomas St. in Pacific Beach. Here you can enjoy food from various vendors and explore arts and crafts booths. Streets west of Mission Blvd will be closed for the festival, so parking is limited.
The festival features over 65 brands offering unlimited tastings of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, and more. That was enough exciting things to join the fest. But the details state that The San Diego Spirits Festival showcases talented mixologists, live entertainment from samba dancers and musicians, and delicious bites from local restaurants. Now this makes the fest a must-attend event for cocktail lovers and spirits enthusiasts in San Diego! For this year's tickets, check out the event details.
This free festival will be havving over 170 artists from the U.S. and Mexico offering paintings, sculptures, jewelry, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media and photography. There will be the Wine & Beer Garden, where you can enjoy tastings from over 35 wineries, local breweries, and distilleries. The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) will be happening this September in downtown La Jolla, CA from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. So make this your plan with your group to make memories.
Recognized as one of the top wine and food festivals in the country, it draws over 10,000 attendees. Spread across multiple venues including Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival showcases over 300 chefs, wineries, farmers and artisans. You can have fun in tastings from hundreds of domestic and international wineries and gourmet food vendors. With its mix of food, wine and community spirit this festival is a highlight of San Diego's culture.
Customize your experience; only see the events that click with you!
Tune my vibeNever miss a single fun event; let us keep you updated!