The 8 best things to do in San Diego County this weekend

October 23–25, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across San Diego County.

This weekend leans into Halloween season, with a strong run of comedy from Mic Drop, the National Comedy Theatre, and the Comedy Store in La Jolla, alongside live music at breweries, a waterfront festival, and a handful of autumn family events. Expect a full calendar that runs from Friday dueling pianos to Sunday improv battles.

ASHLEY GAVINFriday · 7:00 PM · Mic Drop Comedy · San DiegoAshley Gavin brings a New York stand-up set known for her viral crowd work, and her Netflix and Comedy Central credits make this a strong Friday night laugh at Mic Drop Comedy.PRIDE & SEEK: THE QUEER COMEDY SHOWFriday · 7:30 PM · Mic Drop Comedy · San DiegoPride & Seek pulls together a lineup of Southern California LGBT comics for a fun, queer-focused comedy night at Mic Drop on Friday.Steve FureyFriday · 7:00 PM · The Comedy Store - La Jolla · La JollaSteve Furey performs at The Comedy Store in La Jolla, a phone-free room that keeps the focus on the stage.Dueling Pianos San Diego Friday Night | Live Music at The Shout! HouseFriday · 6:00 PM · The Shout! House · San DiegoDueling Pianos at The Shout! House in the Gaslamp is an interactive, sing-along Friday night for a crowd that wants to get loud.Madeon presents Victory LiveFriday · 7:00 PM · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San DiegoMadeon's Victory Live at the Rady Shell is a big all-ages electronic show under the open Jacobs Park sky, standing room only.Dia de Los GargoylesFriday · 11:00 AM · Stone Brewing Tap Room - Oceanside · OceansideStone Brewing Tap Room in Oceanside runs a three-day Dia de los Gargoyles with live music each night, making it an easy weekend beer-and-music stop.San Diego Opera Presents: RIGOLETTOFriday · 7:30 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre · San DiegoSan Diego Opera's Rigoletto at the Civic Theatre is a classic night out, with a jester-driven story that keeps the drama and humor moving.NIP San Diego 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2026Friday · 7:30 AM · Admiral Baker Golf Course · San DiegoHmm

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