Art & exhibitions in San Diego on Tuesday, December 29, 2026

12 exhibitions and openings across 11 venues in San Diego County on Tuesday, December 29, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Afternoon 2

4:00 PM
Teen Tuesday
Ramona Library · Ramona
For ages 10-18. Come hang out with your friends, have some snacks and participate in the weekly activity.
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4:30 PM
Coloring Club
Vista Library · Vista
Relax and unwind through the calming practice of coloring. A selection of coloring pages and colored pencils & pens, will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies as well! The library is not responsible for lost or damaged items. This program is free and…
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Ongoing / On view 10

On view · through Sun, Jan 10
Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World
San Diego Museum of Art · San Diego
The first exhibition dedicated to the multifaceted career of Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) — photographer, fashion illustrator, Oscar-winning costume designer, and writer — showcasing his extraordinary influence on both British and American creative scenes in the twentieth century.
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On view · through Thu, Jan 14
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction
Comic-Con Museum · San Diego
An interactive exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum inspired by the Doctor Who universe, exploring the intersection of science fiction and real-world science. The exhibit runs from August 3, 2026 through January 14, 2027.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Organica: Flora to Fauna at Granger Hotel
Granger Hotel · San Diego
An ongoing art exhibit at the Granger Hotel featuring works inspired by the natural world, from flora to fauna. The exhibit runs through December 31, 2026.
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On view · through Mon, Jan 25
Material is Process – Art Exhibition
Gallery 201 · San Diego
An art exhibition exploring process-based artistic practices is on view at Gallery 201, with an opening or event window from 4pm to 8pm. The show runs through January 25, 2027.
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On view · through Fri, Jan 1
Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape
San Diego History Center · San Diego
A collaborative exhibition by the Oceanside Museum of Art and the San Diego History Center bringing together contemporary artists from Southern California and Baja to explore a region in constant transformation, on view through January 1, 2027.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Posters Created by Françoise Gilot for “Symphony at Salk" Concerts 1996-2023
Del Mar Library · Del Mar
The Del Mar Branch of the San Diego County Library, the Del Mar Foundation, and the Salk Institute present: Posters Created by Internationally Known Artist Françoise Gilot for "Symphony at Salk" Concerts 1996-2023. When Françoise Gilot was a 21-year-old art student in Paris, she…
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On view · through Tue, Jun 1
Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific Exhibit
Venue not listed · San Diego
Take Me to the Water is a museum exhibition exploring histories of African American and Black communities connected to the Pacific Ocean, on display from August 11, 2026 through June 1, 2027. No specific museum or venue details were listed on the page beyond what is implied.
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On view · through Tue, Jun 1
Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific Exhibit
San Diego · San Diego
A museum exhibit exploring histories connected to Black communities and the Pacific region. The exhibition runs for an extended period at a San Diego venue. No further details are provided on this page.
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On view · through Sun, Jan 23
Figuratively Speaking, an Art Exhibition
San Diego · San Diego
An art exhibition running through early 2028 at a San Diego venue. The page lists it as starting August 21, 2026 with no further detail beyond the title and dates.
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On view · through Sun, Jan 17
Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego · San Diego
This exhibition at MCASD explores queer nightlife through the lens of contemporary art, featuring work by artists including Andres Payan Estrada. The show runs from September 19, 2026 through January 17, 2027.
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