December Nights Returns to Balboa Park with Headliner Clay Aiken

December Nights returns to Balboa Park the first weekend in December for its 49th year, bringing two days of fun and merriment to California’s largest free holiday festival. This beloved San Diego tradition will once again feature live entertainment, cultural performances, dazzling lights, festive food and family-friendly activities, with platinum-selling recording artist and American Idol star Clay Aiken headlining this year’s celebration.

Known for his powerful vocals and engaging stage presence, Aiken will perform a special holiday set featuring beloved Christmas classics alongside music from his latest album, Rewind. His appearance, presented in partnership with Local Media San Diego (91X, Z90 and Magic 92.5), promises to be a highlight of the weekend’s festivities. Clay Aiken will perform live on the Organ Pavilion stage on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:25 p.m.

During December Nights, Balboa Park will transform into a winter-inspired wonderland featuring more than 1,600 performers in 70 performance groups across five entertainment stages. More than 200 food and retail booths will offer delicious flavors and goodies for sale, and cherished Balboa Park museums will be open to the public for free during the evening hours.