Follow your Art and join the San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc., and San Diego Magazine in celebrating the 36^th San Diego Festival of the Arts™ at the San Diego Surf Sports Park.

Interact with 150+ critically acclaimed fine artists from around the country while enjoying live music, the gentle ocean breeze and scenic landscape. Guests will appreciate an array of palate pleasing cuisine from San Diego’s favorite restaurants while sipping local craft beer, fine wine and spirits throughout the venue.

The new location boasts plenty of on-site parking for $12 per vehicle for the day or $20 for both days. Prepaid parking is available when you purchase your ticket online. Fees collected online and onsite go to the venue.  

Get presale tickets online through midnight on Friday, September 9.

·      Single day presale: $13/ Day of event: $15  (plus taxes & fees)

·      Two-day presale:  $17/ Days of event: $20  (plus taxes & fees)

Tickets available online both days of the event or pay cash at the door with no additional fees.  

The Festival is produced in part by the San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that raises funds to support adaptive sports programs for San Diegans with disabilities, and in part by San Diego Magazine. The Festival is a unique opportunity to combine your support for adaptive programs and services that help those who have incurred serious and long-term injuries, and artists who work hard to bring beauty, creativity and imagination to us every day. 

As a 501(c)(3), the Festival proceeds benefit adaptive sports and recreation programs for San Diegans with disabilities. Take the opportunity to help support your community, meet new people, and enjoy an exciting day of fun and entertainment!  

• Active Military with proper ID are free! Please upload a copy of your ID at checkout.

• Dogs on leash or carriers are welcome.  Kindly clean up after your pets. 

• Event is 21+

§  Saturday, September 10th:  10 a.m. - 6 p.m.   

§  Sunday, September 11th: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Covid-19 Notice: Protocols are subject to change as new federal, state, or county guideline updates occur. As a reminder, any large gatherings do increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. While we can do our best to prevent the spread, we cannot guarantee it will not occur. Attendees, partners, vendors, and staff are participating in the event at their own risk and neither San Diego Magazine nor San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation Inc., is liable for any event participant or attendee contracting COVID-19. Please feel free to message the Event Manager with any questions or concerns – admin@sdfestivalofthearts.org