New Central Library
San Diego, San Diego County
The New Central Library in San Diego has an online presence at sandiego.gov/public-library. Upcoming events include the 2026 Cannon Biennial Exhibition, a swing dance under the dome, courtyard live music, and several music and creative programs through late November.
Getting there & nearby
Reviews & write-ups
- Voice of San Diego ↗ — “The new San Diego Central Library is slated to host a sneak‑peek opening on Saturday and today, they offered media a sneak peek of the sneak peek.”
- Architectural Digest ↗ — “The centerpiece of the New Central Library is its steel‑mesh dome, which, Quigley explained, is actually a composite of eight three‑point arches ...”
- San Diego Troubadour ↗ — “Formerly called the Central Library Chamber Music Series, this Concert Series began around the time of the “new” Central Library's opening (meaning the old 820 ...”
Upcoming events
- 2026 Cannon Biennial ExhibitionNew Central LibraryCarlsbadArt / gallery
- Saturdays in the Courtyard - Left Coast QuintetNew Central LibraryCarlsbadLive music
- Creative CollectiveNew Central LibrarySan DiegoArt / gallery
- Midday MusicNew Central LibrarySan DiegoClassical
- Swing Dance Under the DomeNew Central LibrarySan Diego
- Front Row Saturday - Paul Sage CannonNew Central LibraryCarlsbadLive music
- Indio International Tamale FestivalNew Central LibrarySan DiegoFestival / fair
- Grammy AwardsNew Central LibrarySan DiegoLive music
