Social Distortion commands Gallagher Square at Petco Park on October 3rd with the raw energy that defined punk’s rise, while just blocks away the San Diego Symphony takes the Jacobs Music Center with orchestral precision. Between those two poles—and everywhere in between—October unfolds across concert halls, intimate clubs, and stages built for everything from alternative rock to comedy.
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- Social Distortion at Gallagher Square at Petco Park
- San Diego Symphony at Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
- Julieta Venegas at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
- Dear Evan Hansen at Cygnet Theatre
- Oh, Mary! at San Diego Civic Theatre
- Begin Again – Play at The Old Globe
- Candlebox at The Observatory – North Park
- The Growlers at Gallagher Square at Petco Park
- Brian Fallon and The Painkillers at The Casbah
- Anamanaguchi at Quartyard
- Adam Ray at Balboa Theatre
- Jessica Kirson at The Observatory – North Park
Social Distortion at Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 PM · Gallagher Square at Petco Park · from $60
The legendary punk band brings decades of defiant energy to an outdoor venue built for spectacle. Expect the kind of raw, unpolished rock that defined their career and continues to draw devoted crowds across generations.
San Diego Symphony at Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 PM · Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center · from $56
One of the region’s most respected orchestras performs in a world-class venue designed for acoustic precision. Whether you’re new to classical music or a longtime listener, the symphony’s October programme offers an accessible entry point into orchestral mastery.
Julieta Venegas at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 PM · Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre · from $42
The Mexican singer-songwriter brings her distinctive blend of pop, rock, and electronic production to an outdoor stage. Her precise vocals and genre-fluid arrangements have made her a fixture across Latin America and beyond, and this performance captures her full range.
Dear Evan Hansen at Cygnet Theatre
Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM · Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre · from $83
This Tony Award-winning musical explores anxiety, connection, and the digital age through the eyes of a high school student navigating grief and identity. The Cygnet production brings theatrical intimacy to a story that resonates across generations.
Oh, Mary! at San Diego Civic Theatre
Thu, Oct 1, 7:30 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre · from $55
A contemporary play that brings wit and emotional depth to the stage, performed at one of the city’s most iconic venues. The production balances comedy and pathos in ways that linger long after the final curtain.
Begin Again – Play at The Old Globe
Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM · Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage – The Old Globe · from $217
The Old Globe’s production explores themes of renewal and second chances through a carefully crafted narrative. This is theatre designed to provoke thought and conversation, performed at one of San Diego’s most respected institutions.
Candlebox at The Observatory – North Park
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · The Observatory – North Park · from $60
The alternative rock band brings their 1990s grunge-era sound to an intimate North Park venue. Expect the kind of raw, guitar-driven rock that defined their era and continues to draw fans who lived through that moment.
The Growlers at Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · Gallagher Square at Petco Park · from $48
The Orange County psych-rock outfit brings their hypnotic, genre-bending sound to an outdoor setting. Their live shows are known for extended improvisations and the kind of sonic exploration that rewards close listening.
Brian Fallon and The Painkillers at The Casbah
Sat, Oct 3, 4:00 PM · The Casbah – CA · from $60
The Gaslight Anthem frontman performs intimate shows built around storytelling and emotional directness. Fallon’s solo work strips away production to focus on melody and lyrical precision, making for an evening of genuine connection.
Anamanaguchi at Quartyard
Sat, Oct 3, 6:30 PM · Quartyard · from $40
The Brooklyn chiptune and electronic band brings their high-energy, video-game-influenced sound to a downtown outdoor venue. Their live shows are celebrations of digital culture and dance-floor energy wrapped in genuine musicianship.
Adam Ray at Balboa Theatre
Sat, Oct 3, 7:00 PM · Balboa Theatre – San Diego · from $63
The stand-up comedian brings observational humour and physical comedy to one of San Diego’s most storied performance spaces. Ray’s sets balance sharp social commentary with genuine warmth and accessibility.
Jessica Kirson at The Observatory – North Park
Sat, Oct 3, 6:00 PM · The Observatory – North Park · from $83
The stand-up comedian known for her character work and absurdist humour performs at an intimate North Park venue. Kirson’s comedy builds unexpected worlds and finds humour in the spaces between logic and emotion.
Check dates and venues carefully—October’s calendar spans theatres, outdoor stages, comedy clubs, and concert halls across San Diego. Book early for popular shows, especially the larger outdoor performances and theatre productions.
