Music, carnival rides, dancing, food from around the world, and one of the nation’s oldest Cinco de Mayo parades are all part of this beloved Stockton tradition. Stockton is getting ready to turn up the music, fire up the carnival, and welcome one of the biggest community celebrations of the year. The 2026 El Concilio California Cinco de Mayo Multicultural Festival is returning to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds for three full days of culture, entertainment, family fun, and community pride on Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.

A beloved celebration of Italian culture is returning to the region this summer, and it promises a full day of flavor, music, tradition, and family fun. Festa Italiana will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, bringing the community together for a lively event packed with entertainment, activities, and some of the area’s favorite Italian food.

Stockton and San Joaquin County are getting ready to celebrate the planet in a big way. The 37th Annual Earth Day Festival is set for Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Victory Park behind Haggin Museum, bringing the community together for a full day of environmental education, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities.

Art lovers in Stockton have a new reason to stop by the University of the Pacific this month. The Reynolds Gallery is now presenting “Echoes in Creation,” the annual senior and junior art and graphic design showcase featuring impressive student work from Pacific’s emerging artists and designers. The exhibition opened Tuesday, April 7, and the community is invited to a special celebration reception on Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Stockton audiences should get ready for an evening of laughter, surprises, and jaw-dropping moments when comedian and magician Justin Willman brings his One for the Ages Tour to the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, August 22.

Stockton comedy fans can get ready for a night of sharp punchlines, fearless humor, and big laughs as comedian and actor Gary Owen brings his No Hard Feelings Tour to the Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, August 28.

Stockton is getting ready for a night of pure norteño magic. Music legend Ramon Ayala, known around the world as the “King of the Accordion,” is headed to Adventist Health Arena on Saturday, November 14, and for fans of regional Mexican music, this is shaping up to be one of the can’t-miss concerts of the yea

Stockton is getting an early dose of holiday magic this year. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is returning to the Bob Hope Theatre on Thursday, November 12, and this time Stockton has the honor of serving as the launch city for the production’s North American tour. That means one of the biggest and most dazzling holiday shows in the country will begin its seasonal run right here in downtown Stockton.

There is something especially powerful about hearing young people speak from the heart.

On April 23, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., the University Park World Peace Rose Garden in Stockton will once again become a place where inspiration blooms, student voices shine, and the community comes together for a meaningful and uplifting tradition: the Celebration of Student Voices.