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Known as the Smithsonian of the West, Balboa Park hosts an incredible concentration of arts and culture offerings including 17 museums and performing arts venues. San Diego is also home to two Tony® Award-winning theaters, historic sites, public art, music venues, dance performances, film festivals, galleries, missions and much more to explore.

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San Diego's Rich and Diverse Culture

From Balboa Park to Chicano Park to Oceanside, San Diego is home to three state-designated cultural districts that embody the very best of the region.

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Balboa Park, The Cultural Heart of San Diego

Just minutes from downtown, explore the history, legacy, and future of this ever changing, always amazing cultural park.

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San Diego International Auto Show

Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025

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

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Nov 6 - Dec 31, 2024

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for another incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.

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San Diego Rodeo

Jan 10 - Jan 12, 2025

The San Diego Rodeo returns to Petco Park, January 10-12, 2025! Enjoy this three-day family-friendly event, featuring some of the world’s top rodeo athletes. C5 Rodeo Co. and Outriders Presents are partnering with the Padres to help bring an authentic rodeo experience to downtown San Diego. Many of the sport’s most talented cowboys will be returning to participate for more than $800,000 in prize money. Additionally, with our city’s rich history of rodeo culture dating back hundreds of years, the San Diego Rodeo will continue to incorporate cultural practices featuring local charros.

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Dreamers’ Circus

Feb 26, 2025

Dreamers’ Circus has emerged as a youthful, driving force in Nordic world music. Pairing adventurous attitude with outstanding musicianship, the trio of Nikolaj Busk (piano and accordion), Ale Carr (Nordic cittern) and Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (violin) has brought the band to the forefront of the world music scene by inventively reinterpreting the deep traditions of folk music from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the far reaches of the windswept Faroe Islands into something entirely their own.

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San Diego International Auto Show

Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
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Nov 6 - Dec 31, 2024
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Jan 10 - Jan 12, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
Valid: Aug 19 - ongoing

Purchase general admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego and add a 45-minute narrated Historic Bay Cruise for only $10 more! MOST DAYS. SCHEDULE MAY VARY Daily tours at 11:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m.,...

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Valid: Dec 20, 2024 - ongoing

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San Diego Automotive Museum
Valid: Oct 1, 2024 - ongoing

Show your San Diego Convension Center badge and recieve 25% off the regular adult admission. 

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