San Diego Events Calendar by Month
June
June 7
2023 San Diego County Fair
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Adventure awaits at the 2023 San Diego County Fair – “Get Out There!” to explore the great outdoors and get s’more of what life has to offer from Wednesday, June 7 through Tuesday, July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Scout out Best-of-Show winners in the Fair’s competitive exhibitions. Reach new heights as you spin upside-down in the FunZone. Hike around San Diego Grown to learn all about local agriculture from food to fiber to flowers. Be prepared for an unsurpassed line-up of entertainment on the fair’s featured stages. Summer camp has never been so much fun!
June 17
Beach Fest 2023 — BRO-AM
Moonlight Beach, 400 B St.
Join 17,000+ attendees for a free, all-ages, family-friendly community giving movement event. Enjoy a whole day of surf contests, live concerts on the beach with Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot and special guests, brand activations, food and retail vendors, green initiatives, and more.
June 24
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival 2023
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way
Uniting music lovers from around the world, the 5th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival combines the soothing sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience.
June 25
Scoop Ice Cream Festival
North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St.
Scoop San Diego isn’t just a festival, it’s the core of the San Diego ice cream and gelato scene, powered by the desire to positively impact the community. A homegrown and entirely original event, Scoop San Diego is the place for the ice cream community to show up, show off and do some good. Each year, Scoop San Diego benefits a different local non-profit, with a mission to support underserved communities in San Diego and have fun doing it. The event joins dozens of San Diego’s top ice cream and gelato vendors with thousands of sweet-toothed San Diegans for a great cause and a great time.
July
July 1-4
Annual San Diego County Fair
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Adventure awaits at the 2023 San Diego County Fair –– “Get Out There!” to explore the great outdoors and get s’more of what life has to offer at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Scout out Best-of-Show winners in the Fair’s competitive exhibitions. Reach new heights as you spin upside-down in the FunZone. Hike around San Diego Grown to learn all about local agriculture from food to fiber to flowers. Be prepared for an unsurpassed line-up of entertainment on the fair’s featured stages. Summer camp has never been so much fun!
July 3
The Sounds of Summer – Switchfoot
Del Mar Fair Grounds – Corona Grandstand Stage, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Switchfoot has sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their thirteen studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009’s Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Through their unique blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock, Switchfoot has earned a devoted and loyal global fan base.
July 4
Big Bay Boom
Harbor Island
The most famous and the largest event in San Diego County — the Annual Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks show — can be watched at 9 pm in multiple locations along San Diego Bay. Fireworks are launched from four barges located in North San Diego Bay. The great viewing spots include Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area, and Coronado Landing. If you find a place along the bay, you will definitely enjoy it.
July 29
Street Nights Festival
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, Broadway Pier
Street Nights Festival – Street Food, Craft Beer & Music.