The San Diego Night Market returns to Waterfront Park on June 13, 2026 — free entry, hundreds of vendors, street food from across the region, and the energy of a market that doesn't try to be a farmers market.
It runs in the evening on purpose. The light changes. The crowd is different — not the Saturday morning grocery run, but the people who came out because the night is good. Music, local artists, food vendors from restaurants you wouldn't find otherwise.
The Night Market draws San Diego's independent maker and food community — the vendors you don't encounter in the usual places. The street food range covers a wider diversity of cuisine than any single neighborhood market. Come after 7 PM if you want the full atmosphere.
Free to attend. Runs along the waterfront until well past dark. The market floor runs into the evening — arrival after sunset gives you the full atmosphere.
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In 6 days· Jun 11 – Jul 19
3125 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, …
Every four years the entire world watches the same thing at the same time. For two hours a match can stop traffic in Buenos Aires, empty streets in Tokyo, fill every bar in Paris — and whatever bar you're in becomes part of all of it. In 2026 it's coming home: the United States hosting for the first time since 1994, and San Diego watching from the beach.
San Diego FC and Fox 5 have transformed Fit Social at Belmont Park into the city's official World Cup headquarters — every match broadcast on the big screens at 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, from the opening June 11 through the final July 19. The knockout stage is where this watch party becomes something else. Quarterfinals hit July 4-5 (yes, Fourth of July weekend at the beach). Semifinals July 14-15. The final July 19. By then, everyone who has been coming back is there, and the room has the weight of something that only happens every four years.
Fit Social sits right on the boardwalk. You can watch a match, step onto the beach, come back for the second half, and do it all in June sun and July heat. Most group stage matches are free to attend. Knockout round games fill up — arrive 30-45 minutes early for a good spot near the screens. The stadium seating and outdoor setup handles crowds better than a typical sports bar, but the quarterfinals and beyond draw serious crowds.
Check-in is casual. No ticket required for most matches. Parking along Mission Beach fills fast on match days — the Ventura Cove parking lot is your best bet, or arrive by bike. The 2026 World Cup is San Diego's to watch. Belmont Park is where the city does it.
Tomorrow· Jun 6 – Jul 4
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Du…
It's the Del Mar Fair. You already know. Deep-fried everything, Belmont Park-level rides, livestock competitions that somehow slap, and at least one concert you'll pretend you didn't enjoy. Runs from June through July 4th weekend. Go early on a weekday if you don't want to spend 45 minutes looking for parking.
Tomorrow· Jun 6
Free
400-500 5th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter, …
Every Saturday and Sunday, the heart of San Diego historic Gaslamp Quarter transforms into an outdoor open-air artisan market. The Gaslamp Artisan Market -- known as GLAM -- runs the length of 5th Avenue between Market Street and J Street, with 70 local artisans showcasing handmade, one-of-a-kind goods. This is where San Diego independent makers set up shop: handcrafted jewelry, original paintings, ceramics, leather goods, woven textiles, hand-poured candles, botanical skincare, and prints from local artists who live and work in this city every day. The market hosts live music from local musicians throughout the day. GLAM is free to attend and open to all ages. Shaded seating is available. The market runs 10 AM to 4 PM. Getting there: Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, easily accessible by trolley (Gaslamp Quarter station on the Blue and Orange line). Street parking and paid lots available on nearby blocks. No ticket required. This recurring weekend market is one of San Diego most accessible community gathering points for makers and collectors alike.
Tomorrow· Jun 6
Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 333…
One day at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Over a hundred vendors, twenty-plus celebrity guests, an idol performance on the V-Stage, cosplay showcases, LAN Hero gaming tournaments, and a maid cafe. Twenty dollars at the door. Children under 12 free with a paid adult. AniFest is small enough to actually meet people and large enough to fill the day.
Tomorrow· Jun 6
1115 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach…
Chopped and Dropped — Cal Heights Car Show and Neighborhood Block Party
Long Beach Cal Heights neighborhood shuts down Wardlow Road for one of the largest community car shows in the city — custom builds, classics, and kar kulture filling the block from late morning through the evening.
This is not just a car show. Chopped and Dropped is a full neighborhood event: live music, a bar crawl through the Cal Heights business district, boutique vendors, and food along the route.
What to Expect:
Classic customs, lowriders, hot rods, and modern builds all mix on the same block. Owners stay with their cars and talk. The bar crawl makes it an all-day event even if you have seen every car twice.
Location: 1115 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807 in the heart of the Cal Heights commercial strip. Street parking on surrounding residential blocks. June 6, 2026, 10 AM to 6 PM. Free to attend.
Tomorrow· Jun 6
3790 Wilshire Blvd., The Wiltern, …
Rock music in a room the size of The Wiltern operates at a different physics than it does in an arena — you feel the kick drum before you hear it. The HU and Apocalyptica with Special Guest The Ras performs at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026. All Ages. The crowd at a show like this has been waiting for exactly this room — the specific night where the distance between stage and floor is close enough to matter.
Tomorrow· Jun 6
$55-$80
Shoreline Aquatic Park, 400 Aquari…
More than 75 independent craft breweries from across Los Angeles gather at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach on June 6, 2026 for one of the best single-day beer festivals in Southern California. The venue sits next to the Queen Mary — which means you spend the afternoon sampling some of the best small-batch beer in the region with one of the most recognizable ships in the world as your backdrop.
The LA Independent Beer Festival focuses specifically on LA-based independent breweries — not regional chain operations or national brands, but the small-production breweries that make the Los Angeles craft beer scene one of the most interesting in the country. Expect IPAs, lagers, sours, hazy pale ales, and more experimental small-batch releases from breweries that rarely get a San Diego platform. If you know the San Diego craft beer scene well, this is the event where you discover what is happening 100 miles north.
The festival runs from noon to 4pm. General Admission tickets include unlimited 4-ounce pours across the full lineup of participating breweries. VIP tickets include early entry at 11am and access to an exclusive lounge area near the waterfront. Designated drivers and non-drinking guests are welcome at a reduced rate.
Long Beach Shoreline Aquatic Park is located at 400 Aquarium Way, across from the Aquarium of the Pacific and adjacent to Rainbow Harbor. Parking in the downtown Long Beach lots runs $10–$15 for the day. The Metro A Line (Blue) stops at the Transit Gallery two blocks from the park, making this accessible from downtown Los Angeles without driving.
This is not the SD Brew Fest. It is not trying to be. The LA craft beer scene has its own character, and this is where you find it concentrated in one place.
Tomorrow· Jun 6
3503 S. Harbor Blvd., The Observat…
The guitar tone that comes off a stage in a room like The Observatory doesn't survive a recording — aurorawave in Santa Ana on June 6, 2026 is the version that only exists if you're in the room. aurorawave performs at The Observatory in Santa Ana on June 6, 2026. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm, All Ages. The people who were there will describe it differently than anyone who heard about it later — that difference is what the ticket buys.