For more than four decades, Native American families, dancers, drummers, artists and visitors have gathered in Stockton for a Labor Day weekend tradition centered on culture, community and the sharing of Indigenous traditions. That tradition continues this year with the Stockton Community Pow Wow on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2026, at University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue in Stockton.

A crew that helped put Stockton and the Central Valley on the international breaking map is coming home for a major celebration of hip-hop culture. Style Elements Crew will celebrate its 32nd anniversary with “Origins: Back to the Roots” on Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, 2026, bringing elite breakers, dancers, DJs, artists and hip-hop fans from California, across the country and around the world to Stockton.

One day after jazz and R&B take over Weber Point, Stockton's waterfront will be filled with a different sound: gospel. Gospel on the Water Festival returns to Weber Point Events Center on Sunday, September 13, 2026, bringing together nationally recognized gospel performers for an afternoon and evening of music, faith and community.

Smooth jazz, soul and R&B will fill Stockton's downtown waterfront when the 4th Annual Jazz on the Water Festival returns to Weber Point Events Center on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Stockton comedy fans will have a chance to experience one of stand-up’s most powerful storytellers when award-winning comedian Ali Siddiq brings “The Custom Fit” Tour to the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Stockton is getting ready for a night of unforgettable music, passion, and celebration as Regional Mexican music icon Alicia Villarreal brings her highly anticipated Bendita Locura Tour to the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Stockton music fans are in for a memorable night of romance, nostalgia, and powerful vocals when renowned Mexican singer Edith Márquez brings her “Eterna e Inolvidable” Tour to the Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Stockton is getting an early holiday gift this year, and it comes wrapped in glitter, comedy, music, and fabulous costumes. “A Drag Queen Christmas,” the world’s longest-running drag tour, is coming to the historic Bob Hope Theatre in Downtown Stockton on Friday, December 11, 2026, promising a festive night of high-energy entertainment and holiday sparkle.

Stockton, get ready to sing at the top of your lungs. One of the most iconic rock bands of all time is coming to town as JOURNEY brings its highly anticipated Final Frontier Tour to Adventist Health Arena on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others will bring the sounds of blockbuster films to Downtown Stockton on December 17. Stockton movie fans, music lovers, and families will have a chance to experience some of the most powerful film music ever written when The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others comes to the Bob Hope Theatre on Thursday, December 17, 2026.