Outdoor Events in San Diego — Concerts, Markets & Activities
With 300+ days of sunshine, San Diego's best events happen outside. From beachside concerts to hilltop yoga, here's where to find outdoor events across the city.
Outdoor Concert Venues
- Humphreys Concerts by the Bay (Shelter Island) — Intimate waterfront venue, 1,450 capacity. Jazz, rock, comedy.
- The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (Embarcadero) — San Diego Symphony's stunning outdoor venue on the bayfront.
- Petco Park (East Village) — Padres games plus major concerts and festivals.
- North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (Chula Vista) — Large outdoor amphitheatre for touring acts.
- Spreckels Organ Pavilion (Balboa Park) — Free Sunday concerts at 2 PM, year-round.
Outdoor Markets
- Little Italy Mercato — Saturday, 8 AM-2 PM. 200+ vendors, the crown jewel of SD markets.
- Liberty Station Public Market — Indoor/outdoor artisan food hall in Point Loma.
- Kobey's Swap Meet — Friday-Sunday at the Sports Arena. Bargain hunting institution.
- OceanView Growers Market — Wednesday evenings on Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach.
Outdoor Fitness Events
- November Project SD — Free group workouts, Wednesday mornings, various locations
- Yoga on the Bay — Free weekend yoga at various waterfront locations
- San Diego Running Groups — Track Club, Hash House Harriers, Fleet Feet running clubs
- Surf Diva (La Jolla) — Group surf lessons and events for women
Seasonal Outdoor Events
- Movies in the Park (summer) — Free outdoor screenings at parks citywide
- Concerts in the Park (summer) — Free music series in various neighborhoods
- Holiday Bowl Parade (December) — Downtown parade along Harbor Drive
- Bay Parade of Lights (December) — Decorated boats on San Diego Bay
In San Diego, the outdoors is the venue. Whatever you're into, there's an outdoor event for it — usually with ocean views.