Carlsbad California Entertainment & Events

Cinema

• MovieMax Theaters
  2385 Marron Road • Carlsbad, CA 92008
  760-942-9499
  Enjoy first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films while at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more...

Concerts & Performances

• Jazz in the Parks
  1200 Carlsbad Village Drive • Carlsbad, CA 92008
  Since 1986, Carlsbad has offered Jazz in the Parks to residents each summer. Concerts take place on Friday evenings, from 6 - 8pm, and begin in late June and run through the summer. The schedule of parks and bands is usually posted on the website by mid-May. more...

Plays & Productions

• Carlsbad Community Theatre
  3557 Monroe Street • Carlsbad, CA 92008
  Located at Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center
  760-931-8709
  Supporting performing arts since 1983, this theatre produces a wide variety of entertaining productions for the whole family to enjoy. more...

• New Village Arts
  2787 State Street • Carlsbad, CA 92008
  760-433-3245
  This theatre engages the creative spirit of audiences and artists alike and it provides an exclusive Actor Training Program, as well as a Playwright-In-Residence Program to promote and foster the collaborative process between writers, directors, and actors in the creation of original work.  more...

Arts & Crafts Shows

• Carlsbad Art in the Village
  Located in the Village Square
  760-945-9288
  Held the second Sunday in August, this event features over 200 of the finest arts and crafts vendors selling fine art, sculpture, photography, ceramics, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, and wood crafts. Live onstage soft jazz music is also featured.

Festivals & Fairs

• Carlsbad Village Faire
  Located in Downtown Carlsbad
  760-945-9288
  Held on the first Sunday in May and on the first Sunday in November, this event is the largest one day street faire anywhere. It features over 850 unique vendors offering a little of everything, including arts and crafts, antiques, unique clothing, items from around the world, and more. Children's rides, an international food center, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast are also a part of this event.

• Fiesta Del Barrio
  Located at Roosevelt and Walnut
  760-434-2191
  Celebrating family, friends, and history, this fiesta offers a wide range of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including great food, dancing, and live musical entertainment. The event is held in September of each year. more...

• Carlsbad Village Street Faire
  Downtown
  760-434-8887
  Beautiful and balmy days in the coastal city of Carlsbad beckon you to the largest one day street faire anywhere! The Village Faire features over 850 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, unique clothing, items from around the world, and more. Children's rides, an international food center, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee that you'll find fun for the whole family! To help you make the most of your visit, the North County Times will publish a special section on the day of the faire, featuring coverage of the exhibitors and a map of Faire activities. The next 4 dates are May 3, 2009; Nov. 1, 2009; MAy 2, 2010; and Nov.7, 2010. more...

• San Diego Strong Ale Festival
  571 Carlsbad Village Dr • Carlsbad, CA 92008
  The most amazing selection of over 60 Belgian and Belgian Style Beers! It's a great way to get educated while having too much fun!  more...