The 12 best things to do in San Diego County this weekend

This weekend brings Halloween spirit and live music to the forefront, with a major three-day festival at the waterfront and comedy shows across the county's best venues.

MPMISSION BAYFEST 2026 - 3DAYFriday · 2:00 PM · Mariner's Point Park · San DiegoMission Bayfest returns for three days of music and good vibes at Mariner's Point Park, featuring The Offspring, Rebelution, and more across multiple stages. It's San Diego's marquee outdoor festival of the season.ACBen Bankas LIVE! [FRI]Friday · 7:00 PM · American Comedy Co. · San DiegoBen Bankas is one of the year's breakout comedians, with over 100 million viral views across social platforms. Catch him at American Comedy Co. on Friday with shows at 7 and 9 p.m.NLMAX MEISEL: THE L.A. SOBER TOUR - LIVEFriday · 7:00 PM · National Lampoon The Yellow Door · San DiegoMax Meisel brings his high-energy L.A. Sober Tour to National Lampoon: The Yellow Door for a night of stand-up comedy on Friday.BTDusty Slay: The Neighborhood GuySaturday · 7:00 PM · Balboa Theatre · San DiegoDusty Slay, the self-described neighborhood guy from an Alabama trailer park, performs at the historic Balboa Theatre on Saturday with sharp storytelling rooted in his distinctive background.JMSpain Through French Glasses: Ravel and DebussyFriday · 11:00 AM · Jacobs Music Center · San DiegoThe San Diego Symphony performs a program of French and Spanish impressionist works on Friday at Jacobs Music Center, featuring conductor Ludovic Morlot and trombonist Jörgen van Rijen.TBGaby AparicioFriday · 5:00 PM · Tommy Bahama Store · San DiegoGaby Aparicio brings her coastal, sun-soaked songwriting to Tommy Bahama Store on Friday night, blending Uruguayan, Italian, and diverse cultural influences into laid-back folk-pop.GBGalbani Bella Vita FestSaturday · 11:00 AM · San DiegoGalbani Bella Vita Fest takes over Little Italy on Saturday and Sunday with live chalk art, Italian food, wine, and music celebrating Italian heritage in the heart of San Diego.MIUncensoredFriday · 9:45 PM · Mockingbird Improv · San DiegoUncensored is a high-energy, adult improv game show powered by audience suggestions at Mockingbird Improv on Friday night—rated R and built for laughs.RSMUNA: Gets So Hot TourFriday · 7:00 PM · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San DiegoMUNA's Gets So Hot Tour brings all-ages indie pop to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Friday, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Ally Coalition and LGBTQ youth support.CSMichael YoSaturday · 7:00 PM · The Comedy Store - La Jolla · La JollaMichael Yo returns to The Comedy Store in La Jolla on Saturday, performing in the venue's signature phone-free environment created with Yondr bags.H8Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Del MarFriday · 12:00 AM · Hangar 858 · San DiegoThe Harvest Festival moves to a fresh new home at Hangar 858 in San Diego, showcasing 53 years of tradition with hundreds of talented artisans and makers selling handcrafted goods.DHComedy Show benefitting Impact Coastal AllianceSunday · 5:30 PM · Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center · CarlsbadA comedy show benefiting the Impact Coastal Alliance brings Jesse Egan (1st place San Diego's Funniest Person) and La Jolla Comedy Store regular Bob Hansen to Carlsbad on Sunday, with appetizers provided and a cash bar.

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