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Festivals in Carlsbad, CA

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Atmosphere Film Festival
Sat, Jan 10, 6:00 PM
Encinitas · La Paloma Theatre
Atmosphere Film Festival
Sat, Jan 10, 6:00 PM
Encinitas · La Paloma Theatre
Winter Extravaganza 2026
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00 PM
Escondido · 1859 Abby Ln
Winter Extravaganza 2026
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00 PM
Escondido · 1859 Abby Ln
Selling quickly
Pure Project's 10th Anniversary Party
Sat, Jan 31, 1:00 PM
San Diego · Pure Project
Selling quickly
Pure Project's 10th Anniversary Party
Sat, Jan 31, 1:00 PM
San Diego · Pure Project
SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00 AM
Vista · JACC Vista Japanese School
SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00 AM
Vista · JACC Vista Japanese School
San Diego Magazine's 2026 Brunch Bash
Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 AM
Carlsbad · Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
San Diego Magazine's 2026 Brunch Bash
Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 AM
Carlsbad · Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
FoodieLand Food Festival - San Diego | May 1-3, 2026
Fri, May 1, 3:00 PM
Del Mar · Del Mar Fairgrounds
FoodieLand Food Festival - San Diego | May 1-3, 2026
Fri, May 1, 3:00 PM
Del Mar · Del Mar Fairgrounds
2026 San Diego County Vintners Wine Festival
Sun, May 31, 3:00 PM
San Diego · Bernardo Winery
2026 San Diego County Vintners Wine Festival
Sun, May 31, 3:00 PM
San Diego · Bernardo Winery
17th SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL, September 26-27, 2026
La Jolla · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla
17th SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL, September 26-27, 2026
La Jolla · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla
BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego 2026
Fri, Jan 16, 1:00 PM
San Diego · Marriott Mission Valley
BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego 2026
Fri, Jan 16, 1:00 PM
San Diego · Marriott Mission Valley
2026 San Diego Brew Fest
Sat, Jan 10, 12:00 PM
San Diego · Liberty Station NTC Park
2026 San Diego Brew Fest
Sat, Jan 10, 12:00 PM
San Diego · Liberty Station NTC Park
Wing Wars! Chicken Wing Competition!
Sat, Mar 7, 1:00 PM
San Diego · Nova Brazil Taproom
Wing Wars! Chicken Wing Competition!
Sat, Mar 7, 1:00 PM
San Diego · Nova Brazil Taproom
Otaku Smash Matsuri
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
San Diego · Handlery Hotel San Diego
Otaku Smash Matsuri
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
San Diego · Handlery Hotel San Diego
San Diego Magazine's 2026 Best of San Diego Party
Fri, Aug 7, 6:30 PM
San Diego · Luce Court & Legacy Plaza
San Diego Magazine's 2026 Best of San Diego Party
Fri, Aug 7, 6:30 PM
San Diego · Luce Court & Legacy Plaza
37th annual San Diego Crawfish Boil presented by LSU Alumni of San Diego
San Diego · Waterfront Park
37th annual San Diego Crawfish Boil presented by LSU Alumni of San Diego
San Diego · Waterfront Park
Pizza Wars! Gaslamp Foodie Crawl
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00 PM
San Diego · East Village Tavern+Bowl
Pizza Wars! Gaslamp Foodie Crawl
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00 PM
San Diego · East Village Tavern+Bowl
SAKE MEETS WEST - Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing
Sun, Feb 1, 12:00 PM
San Diego · Kettner Exchange
SAKE MEETS WEST - Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing
Sun, Feb 1, 12:00 PM
San Diego · Kettner Exchange
Peace on Earth: Community Market & Festival
Today at 12:00 PM
San Diego · Columbus Club
Peace on Earth: Community Market & Festival
Today at 12:00 PM
San Diego · Columbus Club
Bad Santa Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat
Today at 9:00 PM + 2 more
San Diego · Kaluú Upscale Mexican & Lounge
Bad Santa Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat
Today at 9:00 PM + 2 more
San Diego · Kaluú Upscale Mexican & Lounge
Sales end soon
Downtown San Diego Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop
Today at 9:00 PM + 2 more
San Diego · Kaluú Upscale Mexican & Lounge
Sales end soon
Downtown San Diego Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop
Today at 9:00 PM + 2 more
San Diego · Kaluú Upscale Mexican & Lounge
Downtown San Diego SantaCon Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat
Today at 9:00 PM + 4 more
San Diego · Kaluú Upscale Mexican & Lounge
Downtown San Diego SantaCon Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat
Today at 9:00 PM + 4 more
San Diego · Kaluú Upscale Mexican & Lounge

Trends in Carlsbad

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Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad

What are the best festival events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best festival events are:

Atmosphere Film Festival

Winter Extravaganza 2026

Pure Project's 10th Anniversary Party

SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown

Which events are currently trending in Carlsbad?

The trending searches this month in Carlsbad are:

new years eve parties

new years eve

alternative retail

vuori warehouse sale

Which festival events are coming up?

Discover the best festival events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Peace on Earth: Community Market & Festival

Bad Santa Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat

Downtown San Diego Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop

Downtown San Diego SantaCon Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat

Atmosphere Film Festival

Atmosphere Film Festival

Winter Extravaganza 2026

Winter Extravaganza 2026

Pure Project's 10th Anniversary Party

Pure Project's 10th Anniversary Party

SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown

SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown

San Diego Magazine's 2026 Brunch Bash

San Diego Magazine's 2026 Brunch Bash

FoodieLand Food Festival - San Diego | May 1-3, 2026

FoodieLand Food Festival - San Diego | May 1-3, 2026

2026 San Diego County Vintners Wine Festival

2026 San Diego County Vintners Wine Festival

17th SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL, September 26-27, 2026

17th SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL, September 26-27, 2026

BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego 2026

BIG Salsa & Bachata Festival San Diego 2026

2026 San Diego Brew Fest

2026 San Diego Brew Fest

Wing Wars! Chicken Wing Competition!

Wing Wars! Chicken Wing Competition!

Otaku Smash Matsuri

Otaku Smash Matsuri

San Diego Magazine's 2026 Best of San Diego Party

San Diego Magazine's 2026 Best of San Diego Party

37th annual San Diego Crawfish Boil presented by LSU Alumni of San Diego

37th annual San Diego Crawfish Boil presented by LSU Alumni of San Diego

Pizza Wars! Gaslamp Foodie Crawl

Pizza Wars! Gaslamp Foodie Crawl

SAKE MEETS WEST - Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing

SAKE MEETS WEST - Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing

Peace on Earth: Community Market & Festival

Peace on Earth: Community Market & Festival

Bad Santa Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat

Bad Santa Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat

Downtown San Diego Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop

Downtown San Diego Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop

Downtown San Diego SantaCon Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat

Downtown San Diego SantaCon Bar Crawl Experience W/ Free Santa Hat

Things to do around Carlsbad

Trends in Carlsbad

1. New years eve parties

2. New years eve

3. Alternative retail

4. Vuori warehouse sale

5. Jim lee

6. Speed dating

7. Sip and paint

8. Comedy

9. Sound bath

10. Warehouse sale

11. Sample sale

12. Kids