Past events – archived week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
8 events from that week’s verified list.
Past events – archived week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026. These events have already happened. The listings are kept exactly as published (last verified Sep 27, 2026); times are Pacific Time (PT). For upcoming events, see this week’s events.
Concerts/Music
7:30 PMGallagher Square at Petco Park - East Village (Downtown)General admission $79.25
Orange County punk legends Social Distortion, with special guests Descendents, take over Gallagher Square at Petco Park.
Festivals/Music
2:00 PM-9:30 PMCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondido - Escondido (North County)$54-$90 including fees
Paid mainstage day of the binational jazz festival featuring Danilo Pérez with SDSU Jazz Ensembles, Mingus Dynasty, and Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band.
Concerts/Music
8:00 PMThe Sound - Del Mar$39.50 advance / $45 day of show (all ages)
Sammy Rae & The Friends bring their soulful, feel-good live show to The Sound with special guests Melt; doors at 7 PM.
Concerts/Music
8:00 PMBelly Up - Solana Beach$25 advance / $28 day of show (21+)
California rock veterans The Mother Hips return to Belly Up with Billy Shaddox Band.
Festivals/Community
4:30 PM-10:00 PMSpreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
Diwali Deepotsav at the Organ Pavilion with cultural performances, food, vendors and festivities, jointly hosted by local Indian American organizations.
Community
10:00 AM-6:00 PMUniversity of San Diego - Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies - Linda Vista$65
Voice of San Diego's Politifest: Elections Showdown brings local candidates together for head-to-head conversations on the biggest issues facing the region.
Arts/Outdoor
10:00 AMRuns through Sun, Oct 4UTC Transit Center (tours depart) - University CityAbout $47 (kids 8 and under free with paying adult)
San Diego Dance Theater's 28th annual site-specific dance tour along the MTS Blue Line; hourly tours 10 AM-3 PM both days. Ticket doubles as an MTS day pass.
Concerts/Music
7:30 PMJacobs Music Center - Downtown
Season-opening Masterworks with Rafael Payare conducting Gubaidulina, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 with Yefim Bronfman, and Strauss's Ein Heldenleben. Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM.