{"id":5020,"date":"2026-10-01T05:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/san-diego-weekend-events-october\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T05:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:02:33","slug":"san-diego-weekend-events-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/san-diego-weekend-events-october\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do In San Diego The Weekend Of October 23, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Music Highlights For The Weekend<\/h2> <ul> <li>Saturday, October 24, 2026 is the weekend\u2019s focal point, with Majid Jordan, Wisp, and Malcolm Todd all onstage across San Diego.<\/li> <li>Majid Jordan opens for Bryson Tiller at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, giving early-arriving fans a focused discovery set.<\/li> <li>Wisp supports beabadoobee at Viejas Arena on the SDSU campus, bringing a rising artist into a mid-size arena environment.<\/li> <li>Malcolm Todd headlines Petco Park on the Do That Again Tour, a notable step at one of San Diego\u2019s most visible venues.<\/li> <li>OnesToWatch Live tracks every show on the OnesToWatch roster, built over ten years and more than 850 artists.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">See All OnesToWatch Live Shows<\/a><\/p> <h2>Quick Ticket Links For Saturday\u2019s OnesToWatch Artists<\/h2> <p>Three OnesToWatch artists appear across San Diego on Saturday night. Lock in tickets early for these shows:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Majid Jordan<\/strong> supporting Bryson Tiller \u2014 The Neo Trapsoul Tour<br>Saturday, October 24, 2026 \u00b7 North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre \u00b7 Chula Vista, CA<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbryson-tiller-presents-the-neo-trapsoul-chula-vista-california-10-24-2026%2Fevent%2F0A0064B6BB979FD2&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Majid Jordan Tickets<\/a><\/li> <li><strong>Wisp<\/strong> supporting beabadoobee \u2014 The Powerlines Tour<br>Saturday, October 24, 2026 \u00b7 Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, San Diego State University \u00b7 San Diego, CA<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbeabadoobee-the-powerlines-tour-san-diego-california-10-24-2026%2Fevent%2F0A0064D4B7C08188&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Secure Wisp Tickets<\/a><\/li> <li><strong>Malcolm Todd<\/strong> headlining \u2014 Do That Again Tour<br>Saturday, October 24, 2026 \u00b7 Petco Park \u00b7 San Diego, CA<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fmalcolm-todd-do-that-again-tour-san-diego-california-10-24-2026%2Fevent%2F0A0064C3ACB68843&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Buy Malcolm Todd Tickets<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <figure style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_146_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"artist 146 img tile\" style=\"max-height: 500px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h2>Friday, October 23, 2026<\/h2> <p><strong>1. Madeon Presents \u2018Victory\u2019 Live \u2014 The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park, Embarcadero<\/strong><\/p> <p>French producer and songwriter Madeon brings his multimedia <em>Victory<\/em> show to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on the downtown waterfront. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show at 7:00 PM. The Rady Shell is the San Diego Symphony\u2019s outdoor home on San Diego Bay, with table seating, mid-range rows, and a lawn berm. <em>Victory<\/em> blends punk, indie rock, electro-clash, and sci-fi elements, a clear shift from Madeon\u2019s earlier electronic catalog. Tickets run $63.35\u2013$207.10 via TheShell.org. All ages.<\/p> <p><strong>2. Candlelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening Of Halloween Classics \u2014 Mt. Helix Park And Amphitheatre, La Mesa<\/strong><\/p> <p>The Range Ensemble string quartet performs Halloween-themed arrangements at Candlelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics. The program includes \u201cThriller,\u201d \u201cThis Is Halloween,\u201d \u201cIn the Hall of the Mountain King,\u201d the <em>Ghostbusters<\/em> theme, \u201cDanse Macabre,\u201d and \u201cTubular Bells,\u201d among other pieces, at Mt. Helix Park and Amphitheatre (4905 Mt. Helix Dr., La Mesa, CA 91941). The venue offers one of San Diego County\u2019s most panoramic outdoor views. The concert starts at 8:00 PM. Tickets start from $55.00 via Fever, with a second performance on Saturday, October 24, 2026.<\/p> <p><strong>3. San Diego Opera: Rigoletto (Opening Night) \u2014 San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown<\/strong><\/p> <p>Verdi\u2019s <em>Rigoletto<\/em>, part of the 2026\u20132027 season, opens at the San Diego Civic Theatre (1100 Third Ave.) at 7:30 PM. Baritone Michael Chioldi sings the title role, with soprano Madison Leonard and tenor Jos\u00e9 Simerilla Romero making company debuts as Gilda and the Duke. Yves Abel, San Diego Opera Principal Conductor, leads the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. The production runs about 2 hours and 35 minutes including one intermission and is sung in Italian with English and Spanish translations projected above the stage. A free 25-minute pre-performance talk begins 50 minutes before curtain. An Opening Night Party follows, with separate tickets. Single tickets run $51\u2013$363.<\/p> <p><strong>4. Dueling Pianos \u2014 The Shout! House, Gaslamp Quarter<\/strong><\/p> <p>The Shout! House (655 4th Ave.) hosts its weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/theshouthouse.com\/event\/dueling-pianos-san-diego-fridays-11\/2026-10-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Friday Dueling Pianos<\/a> show with doors at 6:00 PM and music from 6:30 PM. The format is request-driven, with audience participation across classic rock and current hits. The show is 21+. Table reservations for October 23, 2026 run from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM with a $10 per-guest reservation fee for guaranteed seating; walk-ins are welcome. Guests with a college or military ID receive free cover with a state-issued ID.<\/p> <p><strong>5. The Nightmare Before Christmas Free Movie Night \u2014 Carnitas\u2019 Snack Shack, Embarcadero<\/strong><\/p> <p>A free outdoor screening of <em>The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/em> takes place on the patio at Carnitas\u2019 Snack Shack \u2014 Embarcadero (1004 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101). Bar specials start at 5:00 PM, and the movie begins at dusk, around 6:00 PM. Admission is free with a food or drink purchase. All ages. Guests are encouraged to bring low chairs or blankets.<\/p> <p><strong>6. Halloween Aglow \u2014 Birch Aquarium, La Jolla<\/strong><\/p> <p>Birch Aquarium at UC San Diego (2300 Expedition Way) hosts Halloween Aglow on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Programming includes trick-or-treating in costume, underwater pumpkin carving by Birch divers, the Boo and Goo Lab slime science experience, and after-dark access to the Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery. Tickets are $59.95 for adults and $49.95 for children ages 3\u201312, with a 20% discount for members.<\/p> <p><strong>7. San Diego Zombie Crawl \u2014 Gaslamp Quarter<\/strong><\/p> <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gaslamp.org\/news\/events\/2026-san-diego-zombie-crawl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">2026 San Diego Zombie Crawl<\/a> begins its first weekend run on Friday, October 23, starting at 6:00 PM at American Junkie (628 5th Ave.) and extending across Gaslamp Quarter bars and clubs. The event is 21+ only. Promo code GQA10 offers 10% off tickets.<\/p> \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Majid Jordan - My Love (feat. Drake) [Official Video]\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eqJ-Shv3kEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eqJ-Shv3kEw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Saturday, October 24, 2026 \u2014 OnesToWatch Artists And More<\/h2> <p>While Friday mixes concerts and Halloween openings, Saturday functions as the weekend\u2019s music centerpiece with three OnesToWatch artists on major stages.<\/p> <p><strong>1. Majid Jordan Supporting Bryson Tiller \u2014 The Neo Trapsoul Tour<\/strong><br>North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre \u00b7 Chula Vista, CA<\/p> <p>Majid Jordan, a Canadian-Bahraini R&amp;B duo from Toronto, opens for Bryson Tiller on The Neo Trapsoul Tour. The show takes place at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, a large outdoor shed venue south of downtown suited to atmospheric production. This support slot offers a defined window to see Majid Jordan in a large room at this price point.<\/p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_146_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"Majid Jordan\" \/> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbryson-tiller-presents-the-neo-trapsoul-chula-vista-california-10-24-2026%2Fevent%2F0A0064B6BB979FD2&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Tickets For Majid Jordan<\/a><\/p> <p><strong>2. Wisp Supporting Beabadoobee \u2014 The Powerlines Tour<\/strong><br>Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, San Diego State University \u00b7 San Diego, CA<\/p> <p>Wisp opens for beabadoobee on The Powerlines Tour at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl on the SDSU campus. The mid-size arena places this support slot in a larger room than many OnesToWatch calendar dates. Wisp\u2019s current trajectory makes this opener a strong reason to arrive early.<\/p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/screenshot2024-04-17_at4.56.28_p_m-1713398352.png\" alt=\"Wisp\" \/> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbeabadoobee-the-powerlines-tour-san-diego-california-10-24-2026%2Fevent%2F0A0064D4B7C08188&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Secure Tickets For Wisp<\/a><\/p> <p><strong>3. Malcolm Todd \u2014 Do That Again Tour (Headline)<\/strong><br>Petco Park \u00b7 San Diego, CA<\/p> <p>Malcolm Todd headlines Petco Park on the Do That Again Tour, using Gallagher Square as a full-scale concert setting. The show places him in a venue that signals a clear upward move in room size and visibility.<\/p>  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fmalcolm-todd-do-that-again-tour-san-diego-california-10-24-2026%2Fevent%2F0A0064C3ACB68843&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Buy Malcolm Todd Tour Tickets<\/a><\/p> <p><strong>4. San Diego Opera: Rigoletto \u2014 San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown<\/strong><\/p> <p>The second performance of <a href=\"https:\/\/sdopera.org\/shows\/rigoletto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">San Diego Opera\u2019s Rigoletto<\/a> runs at 7:30 PM at the Civic Theatre. A free pre-performance talk begins 50 minutes before curtain. Tickets are $51\u2013$363.<\/p> <p><strong>5. City Ballet Of San Diego: American Icons \u2014 Balboa Theatre, Downtown<\/strong><\/p> <p>City Ballet of San Diego\u2019s \u201cAmerican Icons\u201d marks America\u2019s 250th anniversary with George Balanchine\u2019s \u201cConcerto Barocco,\u201d Peter Martins\u2019 \u201cAsh,\u201d and the premiere of Gerald Arpino\u2019s \u201cLight Rain.\u201d The program starts at 7:30 PM at the Balboa Theatre (868 Fourth Ave.). Tickets run $39\u2013$99.<\/p> <p><strong>6. Oingo Boingo Former Members \u2014 Music Box, Downtown<\/strong><\/p> <p>Oingo Boingo Former Members play <a href=\"https:\/\/sdconcerts.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Music Box<\/a> at 8:30 PM. The club-scale downtown room suits the band\u2019s catalog and Halloween-adjacent energy.<\/p> <p><strong>7. Games &amp; Music Collide: Orchestral Soundtracks (OST) Fall Festival \u2014 Torrey Pines High School, Carmel Valley<\/strong><\/p> <p>The OST Fall Festival at Torrey Pines High School (3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.) opens at 4:00 PM, with the orchestra on the main stage at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and all ages. The program features arrangements from <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 3<\/em>, <em>Genshin Impact<\/em>, <em>Made In Abyss<\/em>, and <em>One Piece<\/em>.<\/p> <p><strong>8. San Diego Zombie Crawl \u2014 Gaslamp Quarter<\/strong><\/p> <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gaslamp.org\/news\/events\/2026-san-diego-zombie-crawl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Zombie Crawl<\/a> continues its second night, starting at 6:00 PM at American Junkie (628 5th Ave.). The event is 21+.<\/p> <p><strong>9. Halloween Aglow \u2014 Birch Aquarium, La Jolla<\/strong><\/p> <p>The second night of Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium starts at 6:00 PM. Programming matches Friday\u2019s family-focused format. Tickets are $59.95 for adults and $49.95 for children.<\/p> <p><strong>10. Ghostbusters Movie Night Under The Stars \u2014 Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter<\/strong><\/p> <p>A free outdoor screening of the 1984 <em>Ghostbusters<\/em> runs at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter\u2019s Starlight Terrace (401 K Street) from 8:00\u201310:00 PM. All ages. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Reservations are handled via Eventbrite.<\/p> <p><strong>11. Once Upon A Hallowe\u2019en \u2014 Old Poway Park, Poway<\/strong><\/p> <p>Old Poway Park (14134 Midland Road, Poway) hosts a free family Halloween event from 4:30\u20138:30 PM. Programming includes rides on the Poway Midland Railroad, a haunted house, and carnival games. The event is not recommended for children under 5.<\/p> \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Malcolm Todd - Chest Pain (I Love) (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dTS_aNfpbIM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dTS_aNfpbIM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Sunday, October 25, 2026<\/h2> <p>After Saturday\u2019s dense schedule, Sunday shifts toward arena rock, matinee performing arts, and family festivals.<\/p> <p><strong>1. Gorillaz \u2014 The Mountain Tour 2026 \u2014 Pechanga Arena, Linda Vista<\/strong><\/p> <p>Gorillaz bring The Mountain Tour 2026 to <a href=\"https:\/\/sdconcerts.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Pechanga Arena<\/a> at 7:30 PM. The mid-size indoor arena serves as a standard San Diego stop for major touring acts.<\/p> <p><strong>2. Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years \u2014 Harrah\u2019s Resort SoCal Events Center, Valley Center<\/strong><\/p> <p>Foreigner presents its <a href=\"https:\/\/sdconcerts.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Celebrating Fifty Years<\/a> show at Harrah\u2019s Resort SoCal Events Center at 8:00 PM. The venue sits in Valley Center in northern San Diego County.<\/p> <p><strong>3. San Diego Opera: Rigoletto (Matinee) \u2014 San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown<\/strong><\/p> <p>The final performance of <a href=\"https:\/\/sdopera.org\/shows\/rigoletto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">San Diego Opera\u2019s Rigoletto<\/a> is a 2:00 PM matinee at the Civic Theatre. A free pre-performance talk begins 50 minutes before curtain. Opera Caravan round-trip transportation from North County is available for $50. Tickets are $51\u2013$363.<\/p> <p><strong>4. City Ballet Of San Diego: American Icons \u2014 Balboa Theatre, Downtown<\/strong><\/p> <p>City Ballet\u2019s second \u201cAmerican Icons\u201d performance runs at 2:00 PM at the Balboa Theatre. Tickets cost $39\u2013$99.<\/p> <p><strong>5. 25th Annual Oceanside D\u00eda De Los Muertos Festival \u2014 Downtown Oceanside<\/strong><\/p> <p>Downtown Oceanside hosts a free, all-ages D\u00eda de los Muertos festival from 10:00 AM\u20134:00 PM. Programming includes altars, a chalk cemetery, the Por Siempre Car Club decorative trunk show, arts and crafts, and live entertainment.<\/p> <p><strong>6. Trick-Or-Treat On India Street \u2014 Little Italy<\/strong><\/p> <p>Families can trick-or-treat along India Street in Little Italy from 3:30\u20137:30 PM. The event features a kids\u2019 coloring zone, live music, and merchandise.<\/p> <p><strong>7. Halloween At The Station \u2014 Liberty Station, Point Loma<\/strong><\/p> <p>Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station (2751 Dewey Road, San Diego) hosts a free all-ages Halloween at the Station event on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The afternoon includes a costume contest, bounce houses, a Hollywood car show, and trick-or-treating throughout the plaza. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for Feeding San Diego.<\/p> <figure style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/screenshot2024-04-17_at4.56.28_p_m-1713398352.png\" alt=\"screenshot2024 04 17 at4.56.28 p m 1713398352\" style=\"max-height: 500px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h2>Additional Mentions By Category<\/h2> <h3>Halloween Attractions<\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>Haunted Trail Of Balboa Park<\/strong> \u2014 Runs September 30 to November 1, 2026, 7:00\u201310:00 PM, at Balboa Drive &amp; Juniper Road, San Diego, CA. This mile-long outdoor walk-through features fog-filled woods, live actors, and sets including a haunted school bus, a zombie barn, and the \u201cHELLno Kitty\u201d attraction. Timed general admission from $34.99.<\/li> <li><strong>San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen<\/strong> \u2014 Runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from October 3 through October 31, 2026, with the Zoo open until 9:00 PM. The format is family-friendly with no frights. The event is free with paid admission or membership. Throughout October 2026, children 11 and under receive free Zoo admission with a ticketed adult, up to six children per adult.<\/li> <li><strong>Boo Bash Escondido<\/strong> \u2014 A ticketed outdoor pumpkin patch and family fall festival at Mershops North County Mall in Escondido, California, running September 30 through November 1, 2026. The site spans more than 100,000 square feet. Admission is $5 and family-friendly.<\/li> <li><strong>Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld<\/strong> \u2014 Runs on select nights from September 11 through October 31, 2026. Programming focuses on adults, with scare zones, live performances, and themed bars.<\/li> <\/ul> \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Wisp - Pandora (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gBjbNkGAESk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gBjbNkGAESk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Theater And Dance<\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>The Rosin Box Project: Ghost Light Masquerade<\/strong> \u2014 Dance performance running 7:30 PM October 22\u201325 and October 28\u201330, 2026, at The Nocturne Theatre, 3246 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102. Single tickets cost $50\u2013$75, with season packages available. Guests under 16 must attend with a ticketed parent or guardian.<\/li> <li><strong>Cygnet Theatre: Job<\/strong> \u2014 Max Wolf Friedlich\u2019s two-character psychological thriller runs October 7\u201331, 2026 at the Dottie Studio Theatre (2880 Roosevelt Drive, San Diego). Tickets are available at cygnettheatre.org.<\/li> <li><strong>The Roustabouts Theatre: Ripcord<\/strong> \u2014 David Lindsay-Abaire\u2019s comedy runs October 8 through November 1, 2026 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9873 Avenue of Nations, San Diego, CA 92131. Tickets are available at theroustabouts.org\/ripcordtickets.<\/li> <li><strong>Trinity Theatre: Dead Man\u2019s Cell Phone<\/strong> \u2014 Sarah Ruhl\u2019s comedy runs October 16\u201325, 2026 at Trinity Theatre Company, 1640 Camino Del Rio N, Suite 129, San Diego, CA 92108. The weekend of October 23\u201325 marks the final performances.<\/li> <li><strong>Casa Del Prado Theatre: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory<\/strong> \u2014 Opens October 23 and runs through November 8, 2026 at 1600 Village Place, Balboa Park. The production is family-friendly.<\/li> <\/ul> <h3>Sports And Outdoor Events<\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>Bike The Coast<\/strong> \u2014 The 2026 Bike the Coast ride takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at the Oceanside Pier, CA 92054. Riders can choose routes of 7, 15, 25, 50, and 100 miles. The 25, 50, and 100-mile routes follow historic Highway 101, while the 7 and 15-mile family rides use the San Luis Rey River Trail.<\/li> <li><strong>USA Ultimate National Championships<\/strong> \u2014 Runs October 22\u201325 at Surf Cup Sports Park, Del Mar. The event features the top 16 teams in men\u2019s, mixed, and women\u2019s divisions competing for national titles.<\/li> <\/ul> <h3>Additional Music Picks<\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>Gregory Porter \u2014 Music Box, Little Italy<\/strong> \u2014 Performs Saturday, October 24, with tickets priced $55\u2013$95.<\/li> <li><strong>Colin Hay \u2014 Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach<\/strong> \u2014 Plays Belly Up Tavern at 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075, at 9:00 PM.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2>Practical Reader Guidance<\/h2> <p><strong>Booking Order:<\/strong> The three OnesToWatch shows on Saturday merit early purchase. Majid Jordan at North Island and Wisp at Viejas Arena are support slots tied to headliner demand, while Malcolm Todd at Petco Park follows a separate headline curve.<\/p> <p><strong>Rideshare:<\/strong> Saturday night places major shows in Chula Vista, SDSU, and downtown San Diego at the same time. Surge pricing after 10:00 PM downtown is common. Plan rideshare or parking near your chosen venue in advance.<\/p> <p><strong>Family Vs. Adults Split:<\/strong> Friday and Saturday evenings skew adult, with Zombie Crawl and Shout! House at 21+ and most concerts running late even when all-ages. Sunday afternoon favors families, with Trick-or-Treat on India Street, Halloween at the Station, and the <em>Rigoletto<\/em> matinee.<\/p> <p><strong>Free Options:<\/strong> Free events include The Nightmare Before Christmas screening at Carnitas\u2019 Snack Shack (Friday), the OST Fall Festival at Torrey Pines High School (Saturday), Trick-or-Treat on India Street (Sunday), Halloween at the Station (Sunday), and the Oceanside D\u00eda de los Muertos Festival (Sunday).<\/p> <p><strong>Non-Music Defaults:<\/strong> Birch Aquarium\u2019s Halloween Aglow runs Friday and Saturday evenings for families seeking a structured ticketed outing. The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park operates all three nights for those prioritizing a dedicated Halloween attraction.<\/p> <h2>FAQ<\/h2> <h3>What Is The Biggest Music Story In San Diego That Weekend?<\/h3> <p>The standout story is the cluster of three OnesToWatch artists on Saturday, October 24, 2026: Majid Jordan supporting Bryson Tiller at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, Wisp supporting beabadoobee at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University, and Malcolm Todd headlining Petco Park on the Do That Again Tour. This pattern emerges only when you filter the weekend by roster rather than by venue or genre.<\/p> <h3>Can I Realistically Attend More Than One Saturday Show?<\/h3> <p>All three OnesToWatch shows fall on Saturday, October 24, 2026, across Chula Vista, the SDSU campus, and downtown San Diego. Travel time and set schedules make attending more than one in full difficult. Listeners who want to sample multiple artists should check set times and prioritize the earliest support slot.<\/p> <h3>Which Free Events Stand Out During October 23\u201325, 2026?<\/h3> <p>Several free options anchor each day. Friday features an outdoor screening of <em>The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/em> at Carnitas\u2019 Snack Shack on the Embarcadero. Saturday offers the OST Fall Festival at Torrey Pines High School, a free all-ages orchestral program. Sunday adds Trick-or-Treat on India Street in Little Italy, Halloween at the Station at Liberty Station, and the 25th Annual Oceanside D\u00eda de los Muertos Festival in downtown Oceanside.<\/p> <h3>What Family-Friendly Halloween Events Are Available?<\/h3> <p>Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium runs Friday and Saturday at 6:00 PM with trick-or-treating, underwater pumpkin carving, and after-dark aquarium access. San Diego Zoo\u2019s HalGLOWeen runs Friday through Sunday with extended hours to 9:00 PM, and kids 11 and under receive free admission in October with a ticketed adult. On Sunday, families can choose Trick-or-Treat on India Street in Little Italy and Halloween at the Station in Liberty Station. The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park runs all three nights for older children and adults.<\/p> <h3>Which Performing Arts Shows Run October 23\u201325, 2026?<\/h3> <p>San Diego Opera\u2019s <em>Rigoletto<\/em> runs Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM at the San Diego Civic Theatre, with tickets from $51 to $363. City Ballet of San Diego presents \u201cAmerican Icons\u201d at the Balboa Theatre on Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM, with tickets $39 to $99. The Rosin Box Project\u2019s Ghost Light Masquerade runs October 22\u201325 and October 28\u201330, 2026 at The Nocturne Theatre. Cygnet Theatre\u2019s <em>Job<\/em> and The Roustabouts\u2019 <em>Ripcord<\/em> continue through late October and early November, and Trinity Theatre closes <em>Dead Man\u2019s Cell Phone<\/em> on October 25.<\/p> <h2>Conclusion<\/h2> <p>The weekend of October 23\u201325, 2026 offers a dense mix of music, opera, dance, theater, and Halloween programming, with Saturday standing out for its OnesToWatch presence. Majid Jordan at North Island, Wisp at Viejas Arena, and Malcolm Todd at Petco Park illustrate how a roster-based view of the calendar surfaces a distinct narrative for San Diego\u2019s live music weekend.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Explore OnesToWatch Live Tickets<\/a><\/p><section data-read-next=\"true\"><h2>Read Next<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/san-diego-october-weekend-events\/\" target=\"_blank\">What To Do In San Diego The Weekend Of October 16, 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/los-angeles-october-weekend-events\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do This Weekend: Oct 16\u201318, 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/dc-weekend-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do the Weekend of October 9\u201311, 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/los-angeles-weekend-music-events\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Concerts in Los Angeles This Weekend: Oct 9\u201311<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/san-francisco-bay-area-events\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Bay Area Concerts This Weekend: Oct 16\u201318, 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your music-first guide to San Diego, Oct 23\u201325, 2026. 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