June in San Diego means sunshine, surf, and a packed calendar of events. The weather’s already heating up, and so is the city—with tourists flooding in, lines growing longer at your favorite taco shops, and the annual San Diego County Fair returning to bring fun (and a little freeway chaos). This month offers something for everyone, from Ocean Beach’s beloved Chili Cook-Off to big-name concerts lighting up local stages and a Juneteenth block party at Cal State San Marcos. So lather on the sunscreen, throw on your shades, and dive into everything San Diego has to offer this June.
Food & Drink | Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art Exhibits | More Things to Do
Food & Drink Events in San Diego This June
Mama’s Day Fundraiser at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
June 6
Indulge in unlimited tastings from local chefs and restaurants—and help provide meals for San Diegans in need—at Mama’s Day, an event at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront supporting local nonprofit Mama’s Kitchen.
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
June 28
Help the judges decide which local chili takes the crown at the free Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off, an all-day beach day party featuring shopping, dancing, and lots of Crock-Pot creations.
Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This June
Ludacris at The Rady Shell
June 5
Move—but don’t get out the way—when three-time Grammy winner Ludacris gets the party started at The Rady Shell.
Juneteenth Block Party at Cal State San Marcos
June 19
A Juneteenth block party from local relationship podcast hosts Lionel and Natalie Saulsberry has blossomed into a big celebration at Cal State San Marcos featuring an appearance by The Bad Boyz of Culinary, an SD nonprofit supporting Black chefs.
Shakira at Snapdragon Stadium
June 26
Her hips don’t lie—and her worldwide popularity doesn’t, either. Catch Colombian superstar Shakira when she stops at Snapdragon Stadium on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour.
Claude Monet, Haystacks at Chaily, 1865
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This June
Impressionism Across the Atlantic at the San Diego Museum of Art
May 31–April 5, 2026
Chart Impressionism’s colorful evolution from Europe to the US through Impressionism Across the Atlantic, a collection of roughly 40 vital works at the San Diego Museum of Art.
Indian Princesses at La Jolla Playhouse
June 10–July 6
In Indian Princesses, a world-premiere play at the La Jolla Playhouse, five girls of color and their white fathers explore adolescence and family bonds.
As You Like It at the Coronado Playhouse
June 13—29
As part of the theater’s Free Classics Series, the Coronado Playhouse takes on an iconic comedy from the The Bard: As You Like It.
Ramy Youssef Comedy Show at Balboa Theatre
June 20
Known for his TV dramedy focusing on a first-generation Muslim-American’s life in New Jersey, stand-up star Ramy Youssef cracks introspective jokes about politics, culture, and faith at the Balboa Theatre.
Sylvia at Point Loma Playhouse
June 26–July 13
Man’s best friend spoils a suburban couple’s move to Manhattan in Sylvia, a funny and moving tale of adjusting to middle age and pet ownership at the Point Loma Playhouse.
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This June
San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds
June 11—July 6
The San Diego County Fair returns for a pawty of epic proportions complete with sun-filled splendor, deep-fried concoctions, carnival games, and a new theme: Summer Pet-tacular.
San Diego Padres vs Washington National at Petco Park
June 23
To kick off a weekday series against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park, the first 40,000 fans will receive a bobblehead of iconic San Diego Padres slugger Fernando Tatis Jr.
