Hope you like your cocoa spiked and your holidays extra.
Winterfest in Wine Country is back at Galway Downs through Jan 4 — and it’s not just an ice rink and twinkle lights. Think: full-on Christmas Village, live shows on the weekends, a holiday market, outdoor movies, food trucks, hot drinks, and actual Santa sightings.
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JUST ANNOUNCED

• Duran Duran hit Viejas Arena on 1/4 for a career-spanning set from new-wave polish to stadium pop shimmer. Expect the big ones - “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Rio,” “Ordinary World” - delivered with that sleek, neon heartbeat they perfected decades ago.*

• New Orleans' own Hot 8 Brass Band just announced their Big Tuba Tour is rolling into Music Box on 4/6 — and they’re bringing Rey Wolf along for the ride.

• Manifest 2026 at the NYE Cosmic Countdown at Punch Bowl Social! Kick off the night with tarot readings and flash tattoos from local talent and vibe with DJs all night long. Enter to win tickets!*

• August Burns Red and The Amity Affliction just announced a joint show that’ll absolutely steamroll SOMA on 4/25. Metalcore lifers, this is the one.

• Plus other just announced shows from GWAR, Soulfly, King Parrot, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Iration, TRIBAL SEEDS, and more!

DIDSD: THE DOSD WRAPPED REPORT

We laughed. We moshed. We gave away an absurd number of tickets.
DidSD is our year-end recap of every sweaty, sparkly, giveaway-fueled moment that made San Diego pop off. Click in for the best shows, wildest contests, and stuff you probably blacked out for.

THIS WEEKEND

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• Sometimes the smartest gift is the one you grab for yourself. For $50, get a DoMORE membership and a year of free monthly tickets to concerts, comedy, and culture. Give 2026 more nights out and fewer nights scrolling.*

• Your dream job might be hiding in plain sight. The Magnolia is hiring an Operations Manager to ensure their shows run smoothly and efficiently. If you’re a backstage badass with a brain for details, this is your move.

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