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🍸 Adult Nightlife · San Jose

San Jose nightlife: bars, clubs & late shows

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Updated Saturday, October 24 · 31 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 2 events in San Jose. Top picks:

  1. Throbb House Halloween — Sat, Oct 24, The Gazebo · San Jose (free)
  2. Rave To The Grave: BB Cora, Triple Lex, Ethan Dreams — Sun, Oct 25, Fuze · San Jose
👶 Kid-Friendly 54🆓 Free 48☀️ Hot Day 99🌧️ Rainy Day 164🌫️ Fog Escape 156💘 Date Night 32🎸 Live Music 20😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 11🎨 Art & Museums 52🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 18🛍️ Markets & Shopping 9🎉 Festivals & Fairs 46🌲 Outdoors & Nature 15🏟️ Sports & Games 30🧘 Fitness & Wellness 4📚 Talks & Classes 76💻 Tech & Startups 26🤝 Community & Causes 94🧸 Family & Kids 54📍 Downtown San Jose 264📍 Willow Glen 1📍 Santana Row 10
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 1 picks

Sunday, October 25 1 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat24Oct

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, Oct 24 · All day The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day$15.81–$46.03
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Tue27Oct

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practice

Tue, Oct 27 · 8:30 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Wed28Oct

HallowEats at DC

Wed, Oct 28 · 6 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Thu29Oct

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Thu, Oct 29 · 8 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Fri30Oct

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl

Fri, Oct 30 · All day The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day$15.81–$46.03
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat31Oct

San Jose Official Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, Oct 31 · All day The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day$15.81–$51.15
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat31Oct

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Three Sisters · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day$18.41–$24.05
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat31Oct

Coffee & House 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · 8 AM Playback Coffee · San Jose
Free🍸 Nightlife
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat31Oct

Halloween Bash

Sat, Oct 31 · 10 PM Miami Beach Club · San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☀️ Hot-day21+
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sun1Nov

Nala Rooftop Party

Sun, Nov 1 · 2 PM Blanco Urban Venue · San Jose
21+$20
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Mon2Nov

NSLS Impact Day

Mon, Nov 2 · 11 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Tue3Nov

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practice

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:30 PM · +3 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Thu5Nov

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Thu, Nov 5 · 8 PM · +2 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Fri6Nov

Airrica

Fri, Nov 6 · 9 PM The Continental Bar Lounge & Patio · San Jose
21+☔ Rainy-day$12.51
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sun8Nov

Presencia

Sun, Nov 8 · 2 PM The Continental · San Jose
🍸 Nightlife21+

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Jose this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Throbb House Halloween (Sat, Oct 24), Rave To The Grave: BB Cora, Triple Lex, Ethan Dreams (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Jose?

Yes — 4 free events and activities are listed in San Jose right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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