AS Concerts and Events and Triton Fest are partnering to bring you a one-of-a-kind welcome back-to-school event, Day One Festival! Come check out carnival rides, caricature artists, fortune tellers, and more.

New for this year: The Gathering Space. A warm, low-lit environment created for you to explore through connection, discovery, and retrospection. Come connect with yourself, each other, and UC San Diego. Presented by Willo.

Free for undergraduate and graduate students with valid school ID. Follow @ucsdasce and @ucsdtritonfest on Instagram for updates regarding pre-reg, giveaways, and what to expect.

See you at Day One Festival!

Event details:

• When: Sunday, September 20, 2026
• Event hours: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
• Wristband pickup: Students may check-in during pre-reg or the event itself for a ride wristband. Info TBA.
• Location: Warren Mall

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About Us:

The Associated Students Office of Concerts & Events (ASCE) is the student programming board responsible for some of the largest and longest-standing campus traditions at UC San Diego, such as You At The Loft, Bear Gardens, Horizon, Senior Send-Off and the Sun God Festival. Guided by student input, we spearhead a culture of innovative and professional-level event planning and marketing, as well as, provide opportunities for the student body to actively contribute to and professionally develop from our events. 

Triton Fest is UC San Diego's free late night, weekend event series open to undergraduate and graduate students.