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Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

Every Sunday through October 1st.

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882.

For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately 70 to 90 minutes in length. Programs are subject to change. Check back often for updates. The concerts are free and open to the public.

All concerts take place between the de Young and the California Academy of Sciences and feature music of specific nationalities or cultures, including costumed guest performances from dancers, singers, and speakers, who will enlighten and entertain.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Golden Gate Park Band.

Golden Gate Park Band | 2024 Season
April 28 – October 1, 2024
Most Sundays at 1 pm (plus June 8th, 4th of July, Labor Day)
Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park, SF
FREE

  • Concerts are free of charge and take place at the Spreckels Temple of Music in the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.
  • Regular Sunday concerts start at 1 pm and last for 70-90 minutes with no intermission.

2024 Concert Schedule

Subject to change – check website for updates.
All events Sunday at 1pm unless otherwise noted below

  • April 28 – Opening Day
  • May 5 – Polish Culture Day – with the Lowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble of San Francisco,
  • May 12 – Mother’s Day
  • May 19 – TBA
  • May 26 – Armenian Culture Day in partnership with the Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Assoc.
  • June 2 – TBA
  • June 8-9 – 2024 Golden Gate Band Festival – 11am to 5pm each date
  • June 16 – Father’s Day/Juneteenth – Program TBA
  • June 23 – TBA
  • June 30 – TBA
  • Thursday, July 4 – Red, White & Band Independence Day Celebration
  • July 7 – Treasures of the Band World
  • July 14 – TBA
  • July 21 – Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue
  • July 28 – Tune Town – Music for Kids of all ages
  • August 4 – TBA
  • August 11 – TBA
  • August 18 – Hungarian Culture Day – With performers from the Hungarian Heritage Foundation, the band will play favorite Hungarian pieces.
  • August 25 – Ukrainian Culture Day
  • September 1 – Big Band Day – includes Big band jazz classics from the swing era and beyond
  • Monday, September 2 (Labor Day) – Winds of Work, a Labor Day Celebration
  • September 8 – Mexican Culture Day with guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno
  • September 15 – The Emerald Isle in partnership with the United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco
  • September 22 – Spanish Culture Day
  • October 1 – Season Closer TBA

Golden Gate Park Band Festival
June 8-9, 2024 (11a-5p)

The Friends of the Golden Gate Park Band present the 16th annual Golden Gate Park Band Festival, June 8-9, 2024 in the Spreckels Temple of Music on the Music Concourse in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park with concerts from fellow bands all around the state performing back to back concerts from 11am to 5pm.

See the full 2024 Festival schedule (typically announced closer to event date)

Sunday, April 28

2024 Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Sunday Park Concerts (Apr. 28 – Oct. 1)
Sunday, April 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
2024 Golden Gate Park Band's Free Sunday Park Concerts (Apr. 28 - Oct. 1)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, May 5

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Polish Cultural Day
Sunday, May 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Polish Cultural Day

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, May 12

Free Mother’s Day Concert: Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park
Sunday, May 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Mother's Day Concert: Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, May 19

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, May 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, May 26

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day
Sunday, May 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, June 2

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, June 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Saturday, June 8

SF’s 2024 “Golden Gate Park Band Festival” in the Park (June 8-9)
Saturday, June 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
SF's 2024 "Golden Gate Park Band Festival" in the Park (June 8-9)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, June 9

SF’s 2024 “Golden Gate Park Band Festival” in the Park (June 8-9)
Sunday, June 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
SF's 2024 "Golden Gate Park Band Festival" in the Park (June 8-9)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, June 16

Golden Gate Park Band’s Father’s Day & Juneteenth Symphony in the Park
Sunday, June 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Father's Day & Juneteenth Symphony in the Park

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, June 23

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, June 23 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, June 30

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, June 30 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Thursday, July 4

Golden Gate Park Band’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park
Thursday, July 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's 4th of July Symphony in the Park

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, July 7

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: “Treasures of the Band World”
Sunday, July 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: "Treasures of the Band World"

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, July 14

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, July 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, July 21

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, July 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, July 28

Free Symphony in Golden Gate Park: “Tune Town” Kids Favorites
Sunday, July 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Symphony in Golden Gate Park: "Tune Town" Kids Favorites

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, August 4

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, August 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, August 11

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (2024)
Sunday, August 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (2024)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, August 18

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Hungarian Culture Day
Sunday, August 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Hungarian Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, August 25

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Ukrainian Culture Day
Sunday, August 25 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Ukrainian Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, September 1

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Big Band Day
Sunday, September 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Big Band Day

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Monday, September 2

Golden Gate Park Band’s Labor Day Symphony Concert in the Park
Monday, September 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Labor Day Symphony Concert in the Park

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, September 8

Free Symphony in Golden Gate Park: Mexican Culture Day w/ Ballet Folklorico
Sunday, September 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Symphony in Golden Gate Park: Mexican Culture Day w/ Ballet Folklorico

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, September 15

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: “The Emerald Isle”
Sunday, September 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: "The Emerald Isle"

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Sunday, September 22

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Spanish Culture Day
Sunday, September 22 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Spanish Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday

Tuesday, October 1

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (Season Closer)
Tuesday, October 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park (Season Closer)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2024, 25 free weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm. Concerts are approximately ...Every Sunday


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