The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids.

Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived—bigger than any dinosaur—yet we know surprisingly little about them.

"Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles" will take the stage on Saturday, April 27 to perform the Eagles’ chart-toppers & fan favorites. This SoCal-based group has touched the hearts of fans across the world by expertly capturing the spirit of classic hits like "Hotel California" and "Take It Easy." Join us for a fun night of rock and roll nostalgia! 
   
Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp District on April 27, 2024. Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster.

Broadway’s master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive, to Balboa Theatre on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. The set list is a marriage of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes, from Randy Newman to Stephen Sondheim, from Harry Chapin to Rufus Wainwright. 
 
“Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive” is proudly presented by San Diego JFest and San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on June 4, 2024. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. This event is part of the 31st Annual JFest, a celebration of Jewish musicians, performers, and artists that runs May 30 – June 30, 2024, across San Diego.