San Diego Parties and Dance Nights to Plan This November

Ready for a November night out? San Diego’s calendar has a few different ways to make a plan, from an outdoor afternoon set to a late-night throwback party.

These six announced November 2026 events for ages 21+ at Quartyard and NOVA SD include a Daft Punk tribute, a K-pop and EDM night and a Thanksgiving-eve dance party. Choose the music and start time that fit your group.

Last checked October 27, 2026. Prices and ticket availability can change. Check the arrival conditions for any RSVP offer. All times are local San Diego time.

1. Shermanology at Quartyard

Start the month with an outdoor dance-floor plan in East Village. The earlier schedule is useful if you want music without making a 10 p.m. door time the start of your evening.

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026. Doors at 4 p.m..
• Where: Quartyard, 1301 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Paid tickets. Check the official ticket link for current prices and fees. Ages 21+.
• Booking: Use the ticket seller linked by Quartyard and check which tier is actually available before paying.

Official venue listing · Venue-linked tickets and fees

2. One More Time: A Daft Punk Tribute Party at NOVA SD

For a late-night plan with a familiar theme, NOVA has a Daft Punk tribute party on its November calendar. This is a tribute event, not an appearance by Daft Punk.

• When: Friday, November 20, 2026. Doors at 10 p.m..
• Where: NOVA SD, 454 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Paid tickets. Check the official ticket link for current prices and fees. Ages 21+.
• Booking: Follow NOVA’s own TicketWeb link. The venue is cashless and requires government-issued ID matching the ticket name.

Official NOVA event and ticket link

3. Electrik Seoul: K-pop x EDM at NOVA SD

If your group wants a K-pop and EDM mix, this is a distinct Saturday-night option rather than another version of the same themed bar stop.

• When: Saturday, November 21, 2026. Doors at 10 p.m..
• Where: NOVA SD, 454 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Paid tickets. Check the official ticket link for current prices and fees. Ages 21+.
• Booking: Use the official NOVA ticket link and review the final price there. All sales are final.

Official Electrik Seoul listing

4. Time Machine: 90s–2000s Throwback Dance Party

NOVA’s Thanksgiving-eve throwback night is worth checking if your group wants a familiar soundtrack before the long weekend.

• When: Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Doors at 10 p.m..
• Where: NOVA SD, 454 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: The venue has advertised free entry with RSVP, but verify that the offer is available on the linked ticket page and check its conditions. Ages 21+. Drinks and other purchases are not included.
• Booking: Check the ticket page for the current entry offer and arrival requirements.

Official Time Machine ticket listing

5. Siesta Fiesta’s 30-Year Anniversary at Quartyard

Siesta Fiesta celebrates three decades of San Diego underground dance culture with Doc Martin, H-Foundation and Bertin. It is a Thanksgiving-weekend option for a group that loves house music.

• When: Saturday, November 28, 2026. Confirm the start and end times on the venue-linked ticket page before buying.
• Where: Quartyard, 1301 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Published tickets are $15–$30. Checkout fees are not specified in the listing. Ages 21+.
• Booking: Buy through the venue’s linked event page. The listing states no refunds.

Official Quartyard listing · Organizer schedule and tickets

6. J. Worra at Quartyard

Keep Sunday open for an afternoon dance plan as Thanksgiving weekend winds down. FNGRS CRSSD’s announced Quartyard date starts earlier than the late-night club options above.

• When: Sunday, November 29, 2026. Doors at 3 p.m..
• Where: Quartyard, 1301 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Paid tickets through the venue-linked seller. Check the official ticket link for current prices and fees. Ages 21+.
• Booking: Check the official event page for the current ticket link and any schedule updates.

Official J. Worra event listing

Choose the kind of night you actually want

Quartyard’s earlier events are the simplest fit if you prefer an afternoon-to-evening plan. NOVA’s 10 p.m. doors suit a later night. Pick the music first, then compare the ticket’s arrival rules rather than judging the plan by the lowest headline price.

Keep the practical details together

Send your group the official event link, the exact address and the ticket type you bought. Check dress codes before getting ready and arrange a ride home. NOVA specifically warns against third-party reseller tickets, so start from the venue website rather than a marketplace search.

Prefer a festive catch-up over a late night on the dance floor? My November holiday pop-up guide has three seasonal bar transformations to plan around. You can also keep the rest of the weekend budget-friendly with these free San Diego activities.