Live Music in San Diego, CA

Sunday, Dec 13

Mizalino Birthday Celebration / Listening Party

The Holding Company

Celebrate Mizalino's birthday with a listening party at The Holding Company, featuring great music and vibes.

Wednesday, Dec 16

Anthony Cullins

Humphreys Backstage Live

Experience soulful blues with Anthony Cullins at Humphreys Backstage Live in San Diego. A cozy venue for music lovers.

Wednesday, Dec 16

BIRTH OF THE COOL ENSEMBLE & MIDNIGHT BLUE ENSEMBLE

Young Lions Jazz Conservatory

Experience live jazz every Wednesday with the Young Lions Series at Panama 66.

Thursday, Dec 17

Roni Lee Rocks Christmas!

The Holding Company

Enjoy a rock holiday show with Roni Lee at The Holding Company. A festive night for music fans.

Friday, Dec 18

Manzanita Blues Band

Humphreys Backstage Live

Enjoy soulful rockin' blues with the Manzanita Blues Band at Humphreys Backstage Live. A must-see for music fans.

Friday, Dec 18

Funk All-Stars

The Holding Company

Experience the Funk All-Stars live at The Holding Company. Great for fans of funk and live music.

Friday, Dec 18

FMera

Humphreys Backstage Live

Dance the night away at FMera, an 80's dance party at Humphreys. Perfect for fans of the iconic decade and dance music.

Saturday, Dec 19

Mark Farina Mushroom Jazz

Quartyard

Enjoy a night of Mushroom Jazz with Mark Farina at Quartyard. A must for jazz and music lovers.

Saturday, Dec 19

The Reflectors

Humphreys Backstage Live

Enjoy a lively rock performance with The Reflectors at Humphreys Backstage Live. A great night for music fans.

Saturday, Dec 19

Blink18True

The Holding Company

Blink-180TRUE, a blink-182 tribute band, performs at The Holding Company. Perfect for rock music fans.

Saturday, Dec 19

Totally 80’s

Humphreys Backstage Live

Relive the 80's at the Totally 80's dance party at Humphreys Backstage Live. Perfect for nostalgia lovers.

Sunday, Dec 20

Family Night Holiday Special: Dueling Pianos & Santa

The Shout! House

Celebrate the season at The Shout! House on December 20, 2026, with all-ages dueling pianos, holiday sing-alongs and a visit from Santa. Shows at 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Tickets are $17 per guest and include a branded Santa hat; lap children attend free.

Sunday, Dec 20

Authority Zero – Apocalyptour December 2026 with Special Guests Mercy Music

The Holding Company

Catch Authority Zero on their Apocalyptour with special guests at The Holding Company. Perfect for punk and metal fans.

Sunday, Dec 20

Smooth Operator – Tribute to Sade

Humphreys Backstage Live

Enjoy a tribute to Sade with smooth jazz and soulful melodies at Humphreys Backstage Live.

Sunday, Dec 20

Love Actually Live in Concert

Balboa Theatre

Experience Love Actually in Concert with a live orchestra performing the beloved soundtrack. A perfect holiday event for film and music lovers.

Wednesday, Dec 23

DJ John Phillips Annual Christmas Party

Humphreys Backstage Live

Celebrate the season with DJ John Phillips at his Annual Christmas Party in San Diego. Enjoy festive music and dancing.

Thursday, Dec 24

Brass Band Holiday Celebration!

Shakespeare Pub

Enjoy classic holiday songs performed by a brass band at Shakespeare Pub. Great for families and holiday music lovers.

Friday, Dec 25

Christmas Day Brunch Buffet on Mission Bay

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive brunch buffet at Catamaran Resort. Enjoy bay views and live entertainment.

Saturday, Dec 26

Safety Orange

The Holding Company

Catch Safety Orange performing live at The Holding Company. Perfect for rock and indie music fans.

Saturday, Dec 26

Chris James & Patrick Rynn

Humphreys Backstage Live

Enjoy soulful blues with Chris James & Patrick Rynn at Humphreys Backstage Live in San Diego.

Sunday, Dec 27

Home for the Holidays Jazz Jam

Humphreys Backstage Live

Enjoy smooth jazz performances at the Home for the Holidays Jazz Jam in San Diego.

Wednesday, Dec 30

Cadillac Fringe

Humphreys Backstage Live

Join Cadillac Fringe for an evening of blues music at Humphreys Backstage Live in San Diego.

Thursday, Dec 31

Shout in the New Year! 2027

The Shout! House

Ring in the New Year with a dueling piano show and champagne toast. Great for those looking for a lively celebration.

Thursday, Dec 31

New Years Eve with Detroit Underground

Humphreys Backstage Live

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Humphreys Backstage Live with Detroit Underground. Enjoy a vibrant dance party to ring in 2027.

Thursday, Dec 31

Midnight Masquerade New Years Eve Party

FLOAT Rooftop Lounge

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego with music and dancing across three floors.

Thursday, Dec 31

Emo vs. Pop-Punk: Myspace Music Video NYE Party

The Holding Company

<p>Calling all San Diego Myspace kids! Ring in the New Year with the ultimate battle 4 ur Top 8 at The Holding Company! All tickets include complimentary toast at midnight! This Myspace Music Video Party is more than your average “Emo Night”…with music videos live on the big screen, photo ops with Tom, themed drink specials, and […]</p>\n

Saturday, Jan 2

Zavala Sol

Humphreys Backstage Live

Experience soulful blues with Zavala Sol at Humphreys Backstage Live, a perfect way to kick off the new year with great music.

Saturday, Jan 2

Total Distortion (Social Distortion Tribute), Lioneer (SD Emo Cover/Original Band), Morning View (Incubus Tribute)

The Holding Company

Enjoy Nirvanish and Total D tribute bands at The Holding Company. A night for fans of punk and metal music.

Saturday, Jan 2

Summer Breeze

Humphreys Backstage Live

Enjoy a night of smooth Yacht Rock tunes at Humphreys Backstage Live, perfect for relaxing and soaking in the San Diego vibe.

Sunday, Jan 3

San Diego Metal Family Presents New Years Metal Fest

The Holding Company

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