The second half of 2025 is officially underway, and there are plenty of fun things to do in San Diego this month. With the Fourth of July and Comic-Con behind us, locals’ summer is just now heating up. August brings a packed calendar of San Diego events, from the return of the world’s largest tiki celebration to live concerts featuring Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis, and even a local lemon festival. Art lovers can explore new exhibits from Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, a dance-inspired gallery from Alex Katz, and a showcase celebrating surf-inspired art. Here’s what to do in San Diego this August:
Food & Drink | Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art Exhibits | More Things to Do
Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Month
Tasting Notes at The Conrad La Jolla
August 14
Come hungry to The Conrad in La Jolla for Tasting Notes. This gastronomic concert, led by James Beard Award winner J. Kenji López-Alt, invites the audience to study the intersection of musical and culinary artistry.
Chula Vista Lemon Festival
August 16
Feeling zesty? Squeeze in an afternoon at the Chula Vista Lemon Festival. Keep your eyes peeled for citrusy costumes, a lemon recipe cook-off, and two stages of live music on Third Avenue.
Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Month
Tiki Oasis at Town and Country Resort
August 6–10
The legendary cultural gathering Tiki Oasis is celebrating a quarter-century of tropical bliss in 2025 with plenty of mai tais, knick-knacks, and mod musical acts at the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley.
Jazz Music Week at Rancho La Puerta
August 23–30
Head down to Tecate for Rancho La Puerta’s first-ever Jazz Music Week, where wellness activities, artist-led workshops, and various live performances await.
Kali Uchis and Thee Sacred Souls at Pechanga Arena
August 24
Hear dreamy R&B and Latin pop from Kali Uchis at Pechanga Arena. Show up early to catch her special guest openers: local soul outfit Thee Sacred Souls.
Holo Holo Music Festival at Gallagher Square
August 30–31
Enjoy an audial island getaway at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square, where reggae artists Wyclef Jean, J Boog, and Ekolu will take the stage at the Holo Holo Music Festival.
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Month
Eduardo Chillida: Convergence at San Diego Museum of Art
August 2–February 8, 2026
Explore the abstract sculptures of a Basque Country visionary with Eduardo Chillida: Convergence at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park.
Head Over Heels at Coronado Playhouse
August 8–31
Jam to an upbeat pop rock soundtrack courtesy of The Go-Go’s throughout the jukebox musical Head Over Heels, a fun-loving fairytale coming to the Coronado Playhouse.
The Heart at La Jolla Playhouse
August 19–September 21
A tragic accident alters the lives of several San Diegans in The Heart, a world-premiere musical from the La Jolla Playhouse that is based on the tear-jerking, critically acclaimed novel Réparer les vivants.
Alex Katz: Theater and Dance at MCASD
August 21–January 4, 2026
See the movement-inspired works of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance, a rare collection of Katz’s sets, sketches, and paintings at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla.
Surf Art: Exploring Southern California’s Coastal Culture at OMA and California Surf Museum
August 23–February 1, 2026
The California Surf Museum and Oceanside Museum of Art examine the relationship between surfers and the ocean they call home in Surf Art: Exploring Southern California’s Coastal Culture.
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Month
San Diego Wave vs Angel City FC
August 9
Stop by a pregame fan fest, receive an exclusive giveaway item, and watch the San Diego Wave take on Angel City FC on Rivalry Night at Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley.
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