What's On in San Luis Obispo, CA
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- Oct20 AnberlinRock · SLO Brew - The Rock, San Luis Obispo
- Oct20 Anberlin, Watashi WALive Music · SLO Brew Rock, San Luis Obispo
- Oct20 Xavier WulfR & B · The Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo
- Oct20 Xavier WulfLive Music · Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo
- Oct22 Modest MouseRock · Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach
- Oct24 Cal Poly Mustangs Football vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers FootballSports / Leisure · Mustang Memorial Field, San Luis Obispo
- Oct24 Cal Poly Mustangs Womens Volleyball vs. Santa Barbara Gauchos Womens VolleyballOther · Mott Athletics Center, San Luis Obispo
- Oct24 Reggie WattsComedy · Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo
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10 standout San Luis Obispo events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Pacific.
Dates, times and availability can change; please confirm with the organizer before you go.Updated Oct 16, 2026
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San Luis Obispo events by industry
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Live Music & Nightlife
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Festivals & Fairs
Street festivals, cultural celebrations, fairs and markets.
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Comedy
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Performing Arts
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Fitness & Classes
Fun runs, races, sports and active things to do.
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Food & Beverage
Tastings, food festivals and dining experiences.
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Fundraisers
Charity walks, galas and events for local causes.
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Guides & Tours
Guided tours and new ways to explore San Luis Obispo.
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Training & Workshops
Hands-on workshops, courses and skills sessions.
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Conference & Expos
Trade shows, expos and consumer shows.
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San Luis Obispo events by season
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Halloween
OctoberHaunted houses, costume parties, trick-or-treat trails and pumpkin patches.
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Thanksgiving
NovemberTurkey trots, harvest feasts, parades and family-friendly outings.
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Christmas & Holidays
DecemberLight shows, holiday markets, Nutcracker nights and Santa events.
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New Year
Dec 31 – Jan 1New Year’s Eve parties, countdowns, brunches and fresh-start runs.
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Valentine’s Day
FebruaryDate nights, dinner specials, galentine’s parties and live shows.
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St. Patrick’s Day
MarchPub crawls, parades, Irish music and wearing-of-the-green parties.
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Easter & Spring
March – AprilEgg hunts, spring festivals, brunches and garden events.
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Memorial Day & Summer Kickoff
MayLong-weekend cookouts, pool openings and outdoor concerts.
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Independence Day
JulyFireworks, riverfront celebrations, BBQs and July 4th parties.
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Oktoberfest & Harvest
September – OctoberBeer festivals, harvest fairs, fall festivals and tailgates.
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The WOW San Luis Obispo events calendar on this page lists concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family activities and more in San Luis Obispo. Use the category filters to narrow events by date and type, and check our Top 10 Things to Do in San Luis Obispo This Week for ideas.
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