Things To Do in January 2024 Around San Diego

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“January is the month for dreaming”
—Jean Hersey

San Diego International Auto Show
San Diego Convention Center
Dec 29, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Ends at 6PM on Dec. 31 & Jan. 1

Where the cars are the stars! The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof.

The San Diego International Auto Show features an incredible variety of new vehicles… Learn more

New Years Eve “Glitz and Glam”
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Dec 31, 2023, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will offer its famous three-level, 15+ DJs, and seven room NYE party this December. The themed event, “Glitz and Glam” is taking over the hotel as over… Learn more

Kids’ New Years Eve at LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND California
Dec 31, 2023

“Midnight” comes early for families at LEGOLAND California Resort, celebrating the New Year together without missing their bedtimes. Learn more

Big Night San Diego New Year’s Eve Gala
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Dec 31, 2023, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Big Night San Diego is excited to be back again at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, to ring in 2024 at our 21st annual New Year’s Eve celebration! Learn more

16th Annual soundON Festival 2024
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Jan 5 – Jan 7, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Doors open at 7pm, Sunday starts at 3 PM

San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library present the 2024 soundON Festival, exploring cutting-edge contemporary music from around the world. This year we… Learn more

San Diego Brew Fest
NTC Park
Jan 6, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, VIP admission starts at noon. Regular admission starts at 1:00 PM.

The 13th annual San Diego Brew Festival finally returns! The event will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diego’s best food trucks as well as cover bands and lawn games… Learn more

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Magnolia Performing Arts Center
Jan 6, 2024, 8:00 PM

Founded in 2003, Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has united and ignited crowds on almost every continent,… Learn more

Poway Winter Festival
Poway Community Park
Jan 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 to 9:00 PM

Experience the magic and charm of winter like never before! Join us for Winter Festival on Friday, January 12 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 13 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Poway… Learn more

San Diego Underground Film Festival
Media Arts Center Theater in the UCSD Park & Market
Jan 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Doors 1:30 PM

San Diego Underground Film Festival is a showcase for experimental films, video, and live shows. For our ninth … Learn more

35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day
WorldBeat Center
Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most respected African-American leaders in history, this celebration is to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Even today his messages keep being relevant in the United States of America and all around the world. Learn more

Farmers Insurance Open
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Jan 24 – Jan 27, 2024

The PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open is played annually at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, home of the 2008 & 2021 U.S. Open. Mark your calendars now, because one… Learn more

JURASSIC QUEST
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Playing Friday, January 19 – Sunday, January 21, 2024 (Friday 12p-8p, Saturday 9a-8p, Sunday 9a-7p)

There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for San Diego now before… Learn more

The Life & Music of George Michael
Balboa Theatre
Jan 28, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Life & Music of George Michael is a musical retelling of the story of one of pop’s most influential performers. The concert-style show spans four decades of music and includes favorites like “Wake Me Up… Learn more

San Diego Black Film Festival
Theatre Box
Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2024

Established in 2002 and held each year during the last week of January, the San Diego Black Film Festival has grown to become one of the largest black film festivals in the country. Learn more