The Gaslamp Quarter is home to all types of fun activities. This page showcases the many annual Special Events happening each year in our fabulous entertainment district.
Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp - Fat Tuesday - Feb 16, 2010. Party Mardi Gras / Gaslamp style. This Gaslamp-wide outdoor celebration includes two spectacular parades on Fifth Avenue and a fabulous block party featuring many great stages with fun musical acts.
Enjoy tasty treats, cold beverages and beads, beads, beads. This event goes on rain or shine. Ticketed event/21 and up only. Proceeds benefit GQA (Gaslamp Quarter Association). Mardi Gras (or Carnivale) is on a different day each year based on the Christian season of Lent. We always celebrate on the true date of Fat Tuesday.
Mardi Gras
USA 7's Rugby - Feb 2010 - The USA Seven's tournament is a rugby spectacle not to be missed. "Sevens" is known for quick and intense action. It is one of the fastest and hardest-hitting rugby tournaments out there and it comes to San Diego just once each year. All sports fans should make plans to see what the excitement is all about.
The event boasts 2 days of brutal matches between 16 teams from across the globe at neighboring Petco Park. Gaslamp is the official BEFORE, DURING & AFTER party!
USA Seven's Rugby
ShamROCK! March 17th brings the luckiest block party in the Gaslamp Quarter! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the ultimate outdoor party.
With over 40,000 square foot Astroturf, they literally turn the streets green! Party includes live rock & roll and punk rock bands, super fun DJs, special entrance to clubs and bars, and of course, Irish food & green beer! Ticketed event/21 and up only. Proceeds benefit GQHF (Gaslamp Quarter Historic Foundation). Info: (619) 233–5008. The Celebration is on a Wednesday in 2010 - always on March 17th.
ShamROCK!
Gaslamp Art Showcase - March, 2010. The GQA hosts this annual art show. The collection includes various styles of art from numerous different artists from the San Diego area and beyond. Festivities include special tours, spirits & wine, food, and of course the ambiance along 5th Avenue that only the Historic Gaslamp Quarter has to offer. Free to the public.
Gaslamp Art Showcase
The Michael Jon Hogue Memorial Golf Tournament is our annual Gaslamp Golf Tourney. Held at a beautiful San Diego Golf Course in early May each year, this fun "friend-raiser" features food and beverages out on the links with great treats, contests, and prizes. It is truly a great day out on the greens. Proceeds benefit GQA.
Gaslamp Golf
KiFM Jazz Festival - May 24, 2010. This outdoor, block-party/music festival features Jazz throughout the Quarter. Held each Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, stages are on 5th Avenue & G Street. In addition to the music on the streets, many Gaslamp clubs and restaurants feature Jazz bands.Ticketed event/21 and up only. Info: (619) 297–3698 12:00 noon–10:00 p.m.
KiFM Jazz Festival
Taste of Gaslamp Downtown’s favorite eating extravaganza and urban food safari!
Enjoy a delightful day of "Tastes" in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Participants have the fun of visiting many unique, interesting locations and trying samples of their delicious house specialties. Guests take a self–guided walking tour and the tasty treats from our finest restaurants are included in the ticket price. Also features a special beer tasting garden, sponsored by the Samuel Adams family of fine beers. Proceeds benefit GQA.
Taste of Gaslamp
San Diego Film Festival - Recently voted one of the top ten hottest film festivals in the US! September 24-27, 2009.
Party for four days and nights with some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities and the industries biggest names. SDFF 2009 will host over 75 films including: American & International films, documentaries, short films, and music videos. Ticketed event/all ages/21+ parties. Info: (619) 582-2368.
San Diego Film Festival
Lamplighter Awards, Dinner and Auction - Monday, October 26, 2009. An extravagant night featuring fascinating appetizers prepared by Gaslamp’s finest restaurants, filled with fun auctions with otherwise unobtainable items and very special selections on the block.
Be there when the Gaslamp honors its own with the Best of Gaslamp Awards. Individuals and Gaslamp businesses are recognized in this SoCAL red carpet event. Proceeds benefit GQA. Location: Omni Hotel San Diego
Lamplighter Awards, Dinner and Auction
Fallback Festival - Sunday, November 1, 2009. This will mark the 8th annual Fall Back Festival, on the Sunday that ends daylight savings time.
This great family event includes the Historic Children's Street Faire, the world’s only festival that celebrates history by “falling back.” Tons of children’s activities, entertainment, food, and demonstrations. Ticketed event/all ages. Location: 4th Ave & Island Ave. Proceeds benefit GQHF. Info (619) 233–5008.
Fallback Festival
Blue Christmas in the Gaslamp Quarter
Thursday, December 10, 2009
A special night focusing on live music with performances by blues, rock and R&B musicians throughout the Gaslamp Quarter at fabulous Gaslamp live music venues and more!
Blue Christmas in the Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade
Sunday, December 13, 2009
San Diego pet owners will be invited to dress up their pet in their favorite costumes for a special promenade throughout the Gaslamp.
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade
The Poinsettia Bowl Battle of the Bands in the Gaslamp Quarter
Monday, December 21, 2009
Watch the marching bands from each of the competing schools in a musical showdown on 5th Avenue.
Poinsettia Battle of the Bands
Restaurant Week! - Twice a year San Diego restaurants throw a culinary celebration featuring three fabulous courses for a fixed price. The next Restaurant Week is September 13 –18, 2009. Gaslamp guests are tempted to try several different restaurants during each week as venues develop thier specials menus designed to showcase their craft. Subscribe to our newsletter for news about upcoming dates.
Restaurant Week
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For more information on any of these events please call us at (619) 233-5227.
For the Gaslamp Quarter Annual Calendar, click here.
This list showcases the primary Special Events happening each year in and around the Gaslamp Quarter.
For daily or seasonal events - visit the Gaslamp Insider.
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