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The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 13th bold and beautiful year, celebrating creativity without boundaries and performances that push the edge. This year, we’re proud to showcase over 45 shows from an extraordinary range of artists representing Nepal, Australia, Mexico, the UK, and across the U.S.—including Los Angeles, Nevada, New York, and right here in San Diego.
The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Multiple acts fill each program, and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series.
Immerse yourself in the dystopian universe of Metropolis—Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction classic. Pioneering organist and composer Cameron Carpenter performs his original score for solo organ as the film is projected on a big screen.
Experience LOUIS, a silent film set in 1907 New Orleans, brought to life with a live jazz score by Wynton Marsalis, pianist Cecile Licad, and an 11-piece ensemble. This unique performance takes place on May 18, 2025, at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre
SACRA/PROFANA is super pleased to present Sliding Glass Doors, an immersive choral concert exploring the depth and legacy of Black American music through the personal lens of composer, arranger, and gospel scholar Dr. Brandon Waddles.
Art of Elan & The Rosin Box Project unite for Unified Harmonies, a bold fusion of music and dance celebrating artistic collaboration and social change.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for creativity as self-care. Voices of Our City Choir invites you to experience how music and art become lifelines—tools for mental wellness, community building, and hope. Through live performance, storytelling, and visual art, witness how our choir members reclaim joy, voice, and healing. Come be moved. Come be […]
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at the 4th Annual East Village Blues Fest! This year’s lineup includes the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra, Len Rainey & The Midnight Players, The Stoney B. Blues Band, and Zavala Sol & The Tighten Ups—all on the same stage! Join us on Saturday, June 7th, from 4-9 PM for incredible performances, a full bar, and delicious food from El Comal. 21+ event. Don’t miss out on this electric evening of blues and great vibes!
Sip, savor, and celebrate at the 2025 San Diego Spirits Festival with unlimited cocktails, ocean views, and live performances by George Pajon and Andrew Cole.
The largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in North America, featuring top players from the world’s greatest orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Israel Philharmonic and dozens more.
Join virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero for the 26th Athenaeum Summer Festival, celebrating the piano music of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Experience four unforgettable concerts featuring preludes, etude-tableaux variations, and sonatas, continuing a cherished tradition.
Experience free open-air organ concerts at the 37th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, July 7–Sept. 1 in Balboa Park, featuring global talent, silent films, and a Beatles tribute.
