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SF’s Chinatown Night Market (Sept. 2026)

Friday, September 11, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
BeChinatown Night Market on Grant | Grant Ave, between California St & Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

Event Details

BeChinatown

The BeChinatown Night Market returns to Grant Avenue on Friday, September 11, 2026, featuring lion dancing, live music by Jest Jammin’, games, arts and crafts, and a celebration of Asian American food and culture. The event runs from 5 PM to 9 PM, with activities on both Grant Ave and Waverly Place. Admission is free and open to all ages.

Original Event Description:
_TWO MORE NIGHT MARKETS!
🗓️Friday, Sept. 11
📍Grant Ave., between California and Pacific
⏰ 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
🀄️on Waverly, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
🦁Lion dancing w/ @liondanceme 6 p.m.
🎤 Jest Jammin’ LIVE on main stage (Grant & Jackson)_

Text extracted from provided image:
COME FOR COMMUNITY STAY FOR FUN
BeChinatown Night Market on Grant
2ND FRIDAY OF MAY-OCTOBER
五至十月，第二個星期五
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
GRANT AVE – CALIFORNIA TO PACIFIC
2026
MAY 5月 X
JUN 6月 X
JUL 7月 X
AUG 8月 X
SEP 9月 11
OCT 10月 9
Games Arts & Crafts Waverly Place
Asian American Food And Culture
Live Music & Karaoke
Portsmouth Square Garage $8 parking
Next one ➡
Sponsors: CIVIC JOY FUND, Far East Cafe, Recology, Portsmouth Square Garage
Participating Partners: NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48, Chinatown Volunteer Coalition

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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person
Venue: BeChinatown Night Market on Grant
Address: Grant Ave, between California St & Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

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