The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 13th bold and beautiful year, celebrating creativity without boundaries and performances that push the edge. This year, we’re proud to showcase over 45 shows from an extraordinary range of artists representing Nepal, Australia, Mexico, the UK, and across the U.S.—including Los Angeles, Nevada, New York, and right here in San Diego.
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The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Multiple acts fill each program, and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series.
San Diego Ballet’s Romeo et Juliet enchants audiences with a lush, intimate re-staging by Artistic Director Javier Velasco. This lyrical production celebrates young love’s triumphs and tragedies, offering a heartfelt ode to Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece.
Experience the thrill of LUCHA FEST on May 17, 2025, at The Soap Factory in San Diego. This high-energy event features live lucha libre wrestling, vibrant music, and delicious food, celebrating the rich tradition of Mexican wrestling culture
Immerse yourself in the dystopian universe of Metropolis—Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction classic. Pioneering organist and composer Cameron Carpenter performs his original score for solo organ as the film is projected on a big screen.
Experience LOUIS, a silent film set in 1907 New Orleans, brought to life with a live jazz score by Wynton Marsalis, pianist Cecile Licad, and an 11-piece ensemble. This unique performance takes place on May 18, 2025, at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre
Latin History for Morons is a hilarious and insightful exploration inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks. In this uproarious show, Rick Najera embarks on a frenetic quest to uncover a Latin hero for his son’s school project. With his comedic flair, he delivers a whirlwind recap of the Aztec Empire […]
Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with an expertly curated cultural tour of Tijuana's visual arts scene by Art Scene Baja. The VIP experience includes round-trip transportation from the border, a gourmet lunch, and wine tasting featuring Baja’s finest vintages.
SACRA/PROFANA is super pleased to present Sliding Glass Doors, an immersive choral concert exploring the depth and legacy of Black American music through the personal lens of composer, arranger, and gospel scholar Dr. Brandon Waddles.
Art of Elan & The Rosin Box Project unite for Unified Harmonies, a bold fusion of music and dance celebrating artistic collaboration and social change.
Experience the charming French rom-com Jane Austen Wrecked My Life at San Diego's Digital Gym Cinema. Follow Agathe's journey from Paris to a Jane Austen Residency in England, where romance and self-discovery await. Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in […]
