Events
Enjoy people + places in San Diego at local events. We've rounded up the best ones.
Photos provided by Chelsea Penyak, Jenna Selby and The San Diego Symphony
The San Diego Symphony
Awaken Presents NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS
Fri, Dec. 1 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. and Sat, Dec. 2 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Featuring classic Christmas carols, this nighttime event includes fireworks and aerialists along with Symphony musicians.
The Airborne Toxic Event
Fri, Dec. 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Rock, electronic and classical music will all blend together for one night at the Rady Shell. The Airborne Toxic Event rose in popularity after their song “Sometime Around Midnight” spent eight weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart.
Disney & Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert
Sat, Dec. 23 at 6:00 p.m.
What’s this? The Symphony and Jack Skellington will fill the San Diego Bay with Danny Elfman’s classic score from the 1993 film.
The Belly Up
A John Waters Christmas
Mon, Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Off-the-wall filmmaker John Waters will feature a medley of Christmas tunes accompanied by celebrity blow-up dolls and irreverent humor. Not for the faint of heart.
Music Box
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra
Wed, Dec. 13 at 8:00 p.m.
A 20-piece musical group featuring horns for that classic Ska sound.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
The Nutcracker - City Ballet of San Diego
Dec. 21 – Dec. 23
This traditional Christmas story is a yearly staple of the Center for the Arts. Featuring the memorable score by Tchaikovsky.
The Old Globe Theatre
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Nov. 8 – Dec. 31
Based on the beloved animated film, this stage adaptation features all the songs you know and love.
Diversionary Theatre
The Glass Menagerie
Nov. 30 – Dec. 23
Tennessee Williams’ memory play will be shown on the Diversionary stage for the very first time. “The mother of queer classics.”
La Jolla Playhouse
Babbit
Nov. 7 – Dec. 10
Matthew Broderick and Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro come together for this adaptation of the Sinclair Lewis novel. The production has been extended due to popular demand.
Cygnet Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 1 – Dec. 30
This holiday classic will see its 8th season. The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his haunting Christmas ghosts is accompanied by an original score by Billy Thompson.
San Diego Civic Theatre
An Evening With Sir Patrick Stewart
Thur, Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m.
The beloved actor will be discussing tales from his career both on screen and on stage. Based on his new memoir, “Making It So.”
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The Wiz
Tues, Jan. 9 through Sun, Jan. 14. See the website for show times.
This new Broadway revival of the Tony Award-nominated show comes to San Diego. Based on “The Wizard of Oz,” this musical adaptation features soul, rock, gospel, and funk.
Pechanga Arena San Diego
Depeche Mode – Memento Mori Tour
Dec. 6 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.
With a sound that defined the 80s and 90s, Depeche Mode continues to play to fans of all ages. The band has sold over 100 million albums over the years.