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2nd Annual SF “Love Fest” Free Block Festival (Tenderloin)

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, Suggested donation $5

Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy) | Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

The second annual Love Fest SF, a community arts and music event is taking place in San Francisco’s Tenderloin Neighborhood on Saturday August 2nd!

Experience an all day free music and arts festival with 3 stages spanning 2 blocks on Larkin Street between Eddy and O’Farrell from 11am-6pm featuring local DJs and artists in direct support of small businesses and love for the TL. FREE BLOCK FESTIVAL! Last year we broke “the doom loop” expect SF History again this year!

For the 2nd straight year the SF nightlife community is coming together to bring the love to the city where it’s most needed!

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TBA

Follow @lovefestsf 7 @ivalueculture for updates

3 stages! One on Eddy Stage, One on O’Farrell , and the “Banh Mi Boiler Room” Stage at Lee’s Sandwiches.

Live Art Activations and more!

LoveFest SF will take place on Larkin Street in Little Saigon, home to some of the most popular restaurants in the area. Festival goers can support small immigrant businesses, including:- **Sweet Glory**: A popular cake shop that is women, immigrant, and LGBTQ-owned.- **Lers Ros Thai- **Pho2000**- **Golden Lotus**- **Los Yucatecos**- **Lapats Thai**- **Rainbow Market and Deli**

– **Lee’s Sandwiches**- **J&D Hair Studio**: Get a fresh cut.- **Tilted Brim**: The Tenderloin’s official clothier.All these small businesses are located on the LoveFest festival site. Other participants include Barcar and more.

This event is free and all ages. Attendees are welcome to chip in. Dress to express yourself. Taking SFMTA Public Transit is encouraged. The Tenderloin Community First Responder Safety Ambassadors (CFRSA) will be on site to greet visitors

Presented by the Tenderloin Merchants Association, Value Culture, AW3 & SF Vibe, with help from the San Francisco nightlife community.

Follow on Instagram: @lovefestSF

*artists subject to change.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free, Suggested donation $5
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Block Party, Charity & Volunteering, Club / DJ, Downtown San Francisco, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Live Music
Address: Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102