Things to do in San Diego on Friday, December 18, 2026

10 events listed in and around San Diego, each with its time and venue.

Afternoon

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park
Family · 4 PM · East Village

Evening

The Vandals
Live Music · Punk · 6:30 PM · The Observatory North Park
Soda Bar
Concert · 6:30 PM · North Park
Matt McCusker: The Healing Frequency Tour
Stand-up · 7 PM · Marina
Date Nite Drumming - 7:00 SHOW - Theme is the Music Through The Years
Concert · Rock · 7 PM · Bay Park
Gabbie Watts: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO
Stand-up · 7 PM · Downtown San Diego
Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Dance Show · 7:30 PM · Core–Columbia
Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man
Stand-up · 7:30 PM · Jacobs Music Center
Now That's R&B
Dance Party · R&B / Soul · 9:30 PM – 2 AM · Hillcrest

Late

Bryce Alakai
Nightlife · 10 PM · Downtown San Diego
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