Live music in San Diego on Friday, December 18, 2026

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10 shows across 9 venues in San Diego County on Friday, December 18, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Evening 6

5:30 PM
BETAMAXX Happy Hour
Belly Up · San Diego
Happy Hours 5-8pmBETAMAXX, Friday, December 18, 2026 at Belly Up in Solana Beach, San Diego, CA
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7:00 PM
Willi Carlisle
Soda Bar · San Diego
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7:00 PM
Gary Hoey
Ramona Mainstage · Ramona
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7:30 PM
The Hot Sardines
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall · San Diego
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7:30 PM
Noel Noel (Rady Shell)
Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego
Nicholas Buc , conductor Devin DeSantis , vocalist Jacob Bruce , actor San Diego Master Chorale San Diego Children’s Choir Del Norte High School Drumline and Color Guard San Diego Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Gilmer , director Amanda Zieve , lighting design Mike Tutaj, projection…
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9:00 PM
Gin Blossoms
Belly Up · San Diego
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All day
Baby Jane (US)
EQ San Diego · San Diego
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On view · Fri, Dec 18 – Sun, Dec 20
Mistletoe Melodies with Erica Marie
Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre · Carlsbad
A holiday music concert featuring Erica Marie performing festive melodies on the Ray Charles Stage over three evenings in December. This is a non-subscription seasonal event at New Village Arts.
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