Mark your calendars! The 44th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair is returning to San Diego’s Normal Heights. Consistently hailed as Southern California’s largest free 2-day music festival, this year’s event promises an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, fantastic food, and never-ending fun.
Expect more than 50,000 attendees to flood the 10 city blocks of Adams Avenue between Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, 2026. Here’s everything you can expect at this year’s celebration:
Unmatched live entertainment
Music is the beating heart of the event. This year, the festival brings an incredible lineup of 75 musical acts performing across 6 different stages. Whether you’re looking for local indie favorites, rock, blues, or acoustic sets, the schedule has something to keep everyone dancing.
The entertainment doesn’t stop at the music stages. Keep an eye out for thrilling performances from the Fern Street Circus, bringing a touch of acrobatic magic to the avenue. Below, you have the full schedule:
Food, craft beer, and carnival fun
Come hungry and ready to explore – the festival transforms the avenue with:
- 300 exhibitors: Browse through hundreds of unique vendor booths offering arts, crafts, and unique finds.
- Food & drinks: Enjoy endless varieties of classic street fair food alongside beer gardens open throughout the event.
- Local pours: The beer gardens will feature full-pour servings from some of San Diego’s finest craft breweries, plus featured cocktails from local distilleries. VIP pre-sale beer tickets are available for $21, which gets you 4 craft beers.
- Family-friendly activities: Bring the kids along to enjoy a variety of classic carnival rides setup right on the avenue.
With its unbeatable combination of live music, local craft brews, and great neighborhood vibes, the Adams Avenue Street Fair is the perfect way to spend the weekend. Quick reminder that it’s also free! See you there.
