Concerts/Music (Free)
Sound of Two Cities: San Diego Symphony + Montréal
7:30 PMThe Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · EmbarcaderoFree
Both orchestras on one stage under Rafael Payare: Prokofiev’s “Scythian Suite” and “Pines of Rome.”
Past events – archived week of Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
Past San Diego Events: Friday, Oct 30, 2026
13 events from that week’s verified list.
Past events – archived week of Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026. These events have already happened. The listings are kept exactly as published (last verified Oct 25, 2026); times are Pacific Time (PT). For upcoming events, see this week’s events.
Concerts/Music
Yandel Sinfónico
8:00 PMViejas Arena · SDSUFrom $68.95
The reggaeton star’s symphonic show; doors 7 PM.
Nightlife/Music
Chromeo
10:00 PMNova SD · Gaslamp Quarter$24.95 (21+)
The electro-funk duo at Nova; doors 10 PM.
Concerts/Music
Jean-Guihen Queyras & Alexandre Tharaud
7:30 PMThe Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center · La Jolla
Cello and piano duo marking 30 years together, with Brahms’ Cello Sonata in E Minor.
Nightlife/Halloween
Secret Society of Adultologists: Life & Death
6:00 PM–11:00 PMSan Diego Natural History Museum · Balboa Park$45-$100 (21+)
21+ Halloween party across five museum floors with pop-up science, bars and DJs.
Concerts/Halloween
Dead Man’s Party Halloween Bash
9:00 PMBelly Up · Solana Beach$30 adv / $33 day of show
The Oingo Boingo tribute’s Halloween show; doors 8:30 PM.
Concerts/Music
Mom Jeans
7:30 PMThe Observatory North Park
Mom Jeans headline the Observatory; doors 6:30 PM, all ages.
Concerts/Music
Knox
7:30 PMHouse of Blues San Diego · Downtown
Singer-songwriter Knox headlines; doors 6:30 PM, all ages.
Film/Halloween (Free)
Frankenstein (1931) with Live Score
7:30 PMUniversity of San Diego, Camino/Founders Patio · Linda VistaFree
The classic film with a live score by the USD and Canyon Crest Academy bands.
Festivals/Family (Free)
Día de los Muertos and Undas Festival
5:00 PM–9:00 PMA Reason To Survive (ARTS) · National CityFree
Mexican and Filipino traditions for honoring ancestors, with student art.
Music/Nightlife
Studio Sessions: Spooky Sessions at MCASD
5:00 PM–10:00 PMMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla$45
A Halloween jazz night with a Thriller listening room and vinyl DJs.
Arts/Theater
San Diego Ballet: Experience – Día de los Muertos
8:00 PM–9:30 PMThe San Diego Museum of Art, Copley Auditorium · Balboa Park$45-$65
Two Javier Velasco ballets for Día de los Muertos; also Sat Oct 31.
Comedy/Halloween
NCT Halloween Spooktacular
7:30 PMNational Comedy Theatre · Mission Hills$21-$26
Halloween improv shows; also Sat Oct 31.