The Padres are back home against Colorado this weekend, which is always a good time at Petco Park (the Rockies tend to bring out the offense). But the real story might be Friday night when Black Coffee plays the Rady Shell and Ralph Barbosa fills the Civic Theatre on the same evening. Saturday has Colin Hay and KT Tunstall at the Balboa, and Disney On Ice runs all weekend at Pechanga. Saturday is stacked: San Diego FC hosts Minnesota United at Snapdragon, Akaash Singh does comedy at The Magnolia, Reik brings their Latin pop tour, and the Mojo play volleyball at Viejas. There’s something for everyone this time around.
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Sports
San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies
Friday-Sunday, April 10-12 – Petco Park
Three-game home series against Colorado. Friday is Party in the Park with a 6:40pm first pitch, Saturday is at 5:40pm. The Rockies are one of those opponents where the games tend to be high-scoring and entertaining, which makes for good ballpark nights. The early season energy at Petco is still there — the park hasn’t hit that mid-summer lull yet.
San Diego FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm – Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego FC hosts Minnesota United at Snapdragon. Saturday night MLS at Snapdragon has become one of the better game-day experiences in San Diego — the supporter section is loud, the stadium is purpose-built for soccer, and the atmosphere keeps getting better.
San Diego Mojo vs. Orlando Valkyries
Saturday, April 11 at 6pm – Viejas Arena
Pro volleyball at Viejas Arena. The Mojo play in the PVF and the games are fast, loud, and surprisingly fun live even if volleyball isn’t usually your thing.
Concerts
Boots in the Park – San Diego
Saturday, April 11 at 1pm – Waterfront Park, downtown
Country music festival right on the waterfront downtown. Boots in the Park has been doing these across the Southwest and the San Diego edition at Waterfront Park is a good time — outdoor stage, boots and hats everywhere, and a solid lineup. Resale tickets starting around $159.
Black Coffee at The Rady Shell
Friday, April 10 at 3pm – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Black Coffee is one of the biggest DJs in the world — a Grammy-winning South African house producer who’s headlined festivals everywhere from Ibiza to Coachella. Getting him at the Rady Shell on a Friday afternoon is a pretty rare opportunity. Afternoon outdoor electronic music on the waterfront with that view? That’s a hard combination to beat.
Colin Hay with KT Tunstall
Saturday, April 11 at 7pm – Balboa Theatre
Colin Hay is the voice behind “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under” from Men at Work, and his solo acoustic stuff is genuinely great. KT Tunstall (“Suddenly I See,” “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”) co-headlines. Two singer-songwriters with recognizable catalogs sharing a stage at the Balboa is a quality Saturday night out.
Lacuna Coil: Sleepless Empire Tour
Saturday, April 11 at 6:30pm – House of Blues
Italian gothic metal veterans Lacuna Coil bring the Sleepless Empire Tour to House of Blues with Escape the Fate and VOWWS supporting. Cristina Scabbia’s vocals are even better live than on record. If you’re into the heavier side of things, this is your Saturday pick.
Reik Tour 2026
Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm – Downtown San Diego
Reik is one of the biggest Latin pop acts in the world — they’ve been filling arenas across Latin America for years and their catalog of romantic pop hits runs deep. If you’re into Latin music, this is a major get for San Diego.
Comedy
Ralph Barbosa: The Red 40 Tour
Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm – San Diego Civic Theatre
Ralph Barbosa blew up on TikTok and YouTube and has turned that into selling out theaters across the country. The Civic Theatre is a big room for a comedian, and the fact that he’s filling it says something about where his career is right now. If you’ve seen his clips online, the live show hits different. The Red 40 Tour name is peak Gen Z energy.
Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour
Saturday, April 11 at 7pm (doors 6pm) – The Magnolia, El Cajon
If you know the Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz, you know Akaash Singh. He’s been building a solo comedy career that’s gotten huge in its own right, and the Generational Triumph Tour is selling out rooms everywhere. The Magnolia is a good venue for comedy — intimate enough to feel connected but big enough to have real energy.
Family
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Friday-Sunday, April 10-12 – Pechanga Arena (multiple showtimes)
Disney On Ice is at Pechanga all weekend with multiple shows each day. Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm, Sunday at 11am and 3pm. If you have kids between 3 and 10, this is pretty much a guaranteed win. The costumes and skating are legitimately impressive even if you’re the parent who’s just there because you had to be.
Festivals
Afrodiaspora Celebration Day
Sunday, April 12 at 4pm – Quartyard, East Village
A celebration of music, dance, food, and culture from the African diaspora at Quartyard. The open-air venue works perfectly for this kind of festival — expect live performances, food vendors, and a community vibe that’s hard to replicate indoors.
San Marcos Spring Fling Festival
Sunday, April 12 at 9am – North City, San Marcos
Free community spring festival up in San Marcos. If you’re in North County and want something low-key on a Sunday morning, this is an easy choice.
