Live music in San Diego on Thursday, October 1, 2026

37 shows across 36 venues in San Diego County on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Evening 32

  1. 5:00 PM

    Kai Kalama

    Andaz San Diego · San Diego

    Kai Kalama, known from American Idol, performs an island-vibe Hawaiian and beach-inspired set featuring Beach Boys and Jack Johnson covers at Andaz San Diego.

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  5. 5:00 PM

    Ben Benavente

    Cannonball · San Diego

    Ben Benavente plays a live afternoon set at Cannonball featuring a beach-influenced SoCal sound. Expect ukulele, Hawaiian vibes, yacht rock, and pop.

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  9. 5:30 PM

    Kristi Krause

    Carte Hotel · San Diego

    Kristi Krause, known from American Idol, performs a mix of pop, country, blues, and rock at the Carte Hotel. The show starts at 5:30pm on a Thursday evening.

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  18. 7:00 PM

    The Number 12 Looks Like You

    SOMA - Sidestage · San Diego

    The Number Twelve Looks Like You KaonashiBlind Equation Live Nation Presale: 7/16 at 10am PTPublic Onsale: 7/17 at 9am PT_____Craft Beer AvailableGeneral Admission. Standing Room Only. All AgesClear Bag PolicyThe following bags are allowed: Clear Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC Bags…

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  20. 7:00 PM

    Matthew West

    FAITH CHAPEL · Spring Valley

    We will be following the local COVID guidelines at the time of the event. Attendees over the age of 2 will be required to have their own ticket. If attendee arrives after specified ticket type door time, participation in ticket type benefits can not be guaranteed. Ticket prices…

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  22. 7:00 PM

    Scene Queen: METALICIOUS

    House of Blues San Diego · San Diego

    All ages welcome. All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or by a responsible adult 25 years of age or older who has written authorization from a parent or guardian. Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change

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  25. 7:00 PM

    Chanel Beads, Horse Vision, urika's bedroom

    Soda Bar · San Diego

    21+ event w/ valid ID at Soda Bar - San Diego. First things first: yes, Chanel Beads’ second album, Your Day Will Come, has the same title as the experimental project’s 2024 breakthrough debut. But this is a completely new body of work, not a “part two,” a rehash or a re-do. If…

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Afternoon 1

All day / time TBD 4

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