The 10 best things to do in San Diego County this weekend

September 4–6, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across San Diego County.

Labor Day weekend closes out with a jazz-soaked amphitheater show in La Jolla, a 54-year-old powwow tradition, and enough comedy stages to fill a whole night out — plus rock, reggae, and cumbia legends scattered across the county.

Pacific Soul Jazz FestivalSunday · 12:00 PM · Epstein Family Amphitheater · La JollaTwo-day Labor Day weekend celebration at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, led by Robert Glasper and Kenny Lattimore — a big, festive way to send off summer under the stars in La Jolla.*Low Ticket Warning* Erik GriffinSunday · 7:00 PM · The Comedy Store - La Jolla · La JollaErik Griffin headlines the Comedy Store's La Jolla room this weekend in a phone-free show, and tickets are already running low, so it's worth locking in a seat.ZACH MILLERSunday · 6:00 PM · Mic Drop Comedy · San DiegoOG Zach Miller headlines a hand-picked Sunday Funday lineup of Southern California comics in Mic Drop's Gold Room — a solid way to close the weekend with laughs.Barona Band of Mission Indians to Celebrate 54th Annual Barona PowwowSunday · 1:00 PM · Barona Sports Complex · LakesideThe Barona Band of Mission Indians marks 54 years of their annual powwow this Labor Day weekend, with gourd dancing, food, and community celebration at the Barona Sports Complex.Fiesta de Reyes Dia de los Muertos -- La ExperienciaSunday · 10:00 AM · Fiesta de Reyes · San DiegoOld Town's Fiesta de Reyes kicks off its free, family-friendly Día de los Muertos experience a month early this year, transforming the plaza well ahead of the holiday itself.The WailersSunday · 7:30 PM · Belly Up Tavern · Solana BeachThe Wailers bring 50 years of reggae history to Belly Up Tavern, a fitting soundtrack for the last stretch of summer in Solana Beach.Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney: The Flannel and The Fury 2026Sunday · 5:30 PM · The Magnolia · El CajonTwo indie-rock icons share a bill at The Magnolia — Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney bring their 'Flannel and The Fury' tour to El Cajon.The Phantom of the Opera (Touring)Sunday · 1:00 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre · San DiegoAndrew Lloyd Webber's enduring spectacle returns to the Civic Theatre for a touring run, still one of the most produced and beloved shows in musical theater history.Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: THE NEW CATILLACS - WEEKEND CONCERT SERIESSunday · 2:00 PM · Coronado Coffee Company · CoronadoFree live music at the Ferry Landing with The New Catillacs — an easy, family-friendly way to catch a Sunday afternoon show by the water in Coronado.Los Angeles Azules - Cumbia Sin Fronteras US TourSunday · 8:00 PM · Harrah's Resort SoCal - The Events Center · Valley CenterCumbia legends Los Angeles Azules bring their 'Cumbia Sin Fronteras' US tour to Harrah's Resort in Valley Center, a big draw for genre fans willing to head inland.

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