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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Visit San Diego, California this St. Patrick's Day weekend and join the Gaslamp Quarter in turning "IRISH 4 A DAY"!

San Diego's beloved St. Paddy's Day Party Hop, IRISH 4 A DAY, is back greener and grander with 2 days of shenanigans. Gaslamp's top 20 bars are rolling out the green carpet to welcome you with green beer, Irish car bombs, DJs, dancing, live music, exclusive drink and dining deals, hotel specials, overnight parking perks and so much more.

Come get jolly in green gear, sip on green beer and say "slainte!" to non-stop cheer with mates you hold dear! 

Presale tickets start at only $35 (while stocks last). Advance purchase recommended as the event sells out annually. 

Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and SLACKTIDE, a new dance to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, the two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time.

The famous second act from Swan Lake, the best loved and most admired of all classical ballets, along with the iconic Black Swan Pas de Deux. Plus, the world premiere of Elizabeth Wistrich’s The Seasons set to the music of Alexander Glazunov.

CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival that takes place in spring and fall at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more.