San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous July festivals, street fairs, and events including the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF’s 4th of July Fireworks show, San Francisco’s Free Folk Festival, The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” and more you can look forward to this July 2024.
> We’ll be updating this guide with more July events soon!
JULY 2024
- 2024 Fillmore Jazz Festival – July 6-7, 2024
- “Get Free” Hip Hop Dance Festival 2024 – June 29 – July 6, 2024
- San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks Show 2024 – July 4, 2024
- San Francisco Mime Troupe 2024 – July 4 – Sept. 8, 2024
- “People in Plazas” – Typically 130 free summer concerts from early July through the end of September
- Dolores Park Hillbomb – Typically early July (Held last year on Saturday, July 8, 2023 – It’s hard to know the exact date)
- Frida Kahlo Festival – Typically the second week of July (Held last year July 8-23, 2023)
- 2024 San Francisco Free Folk Festival – July 13, 2024
- Festival of Chariots – July 14, 2024
- Japan Day – July 20, 2024
- 113th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival – July 20, 2024
- 2024 Urban Youth Arts Festival – July 20, 2024
- SF’s Dirtybird Free Back to Baysics Rave – July, 21, 2024
- Bon Odori Street Dance Festival – Typically end of July (Held last year on Sunday, July 23, 2023)
- The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” – July 26-28, 2024
- 2024 San Francisco Marathon – July 28, 2024
- Aloha by the Bay 2024 – Typically late July (Held last year on Saturday, July 29, 2023) 2024 info coming in June
- Due South Music Festival – Typically kicks off in late July with one concert a month through October (Last year, the first concert was on Saturday, July 29, 2023)
- Up Your Alley Fair 2024 – July 28, 2024
2024 Fillmore Jazz Festival
July 6-7, 2024 – SF (Fillmore) – FREE – The largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, the Fillmore Jazz Festival draws over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend from sunup to sundown, to hear live music from 7 stages spread over 12 blocks plus browse fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food and beverages.
2024 “Get Free” Hip Hop Dance Festival
June 29 – July 6, 2024 – FREE – Get Free is a free week-long celebration of street dance featuring two special viewings of Embodiment Project’s newest production in progress, a performance showcase, a 5-day dance intensive with 20 classes, experimental battles, and a day party with ELEMENTS.
San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks Show 2024
July 4, 2024 – SF (Pier 39 / Fisherman’s Wharf / Fort Mason) – FREE – San Francisco’s annual Independence Day fireworks show is set off from two barges on the city’s northern waterfront. Just pray for the fog to stay away, otherwise, you’ll just see puffy colorful clouds.
San Francisco Mime Troupe 2024
July 4 – September 8, 2024 – FREE – The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe performs its 2024 season with more free and lively political musical theater in park settings around the Bay Area.
People in Plazas
Typically July through September – 15 different venues in SF – FREE – This free annual outdoor music festival puts on over 130+ free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas near Market Street. The 2024 dates and information are not yet available, but the event typically kicks off in early July and runs through September.
Dolores Park Hillbomb?
July 13, 2024?* (*It’s hard to know the exact date but often it’s around the second Saturday in July) – SF (Dolores Park) -FREE – Skateboarders speed down Dolores Hill in San Francisco for the annual “hill bomb”. Typically on a random early evening in early July, skateboarders take to the Dolores hill next to Dolores Park and fly down at breakneck speed (almost literally). The 2024 date and information are not yet available, but the event is typically scheduled, under the radar, for early/mid-July (the event was held last year on Saturday, July 8, 2023).
48th Annual San Francisco Free Folk Festival
July 13, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park Bandshell) – FREE – Taking over the historic bandshell and gardens in between the de Young and the Cal Academy of Sciences, the annual free folk festival typically features 5 stages of music and performances including folk, Irish singing, old-time fiddle, old California dances, bagpipes and more.
“Fiestas Fridas” Frida Kahlo Festival
Typically the second week of July – Various locations in SF – Frida Kahlo loved San Francisco, and the Fiestas Fridas Festival shows how much we have come to love her in return, in our own unique style, of course. The festival celebrates the inimitable painter (1907-1954) typically with music, activities, and numerous opportunities to demonstrate devotion. The 2024 date and information are not yet available, but the event is typically scheduled for the second week in July (the festival was held last year from July 8-23, 2023).
Festival of Chariots
July 14, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – An ancient spiritual festival of India made its way to the West; watch the parade, pull chariots, take part in a free feast, tour through exhibits, watch cultural performances, and more.
113th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival
July 20, 2024 – SF (Hayes Valley) – FREE – Open-air contemporary circus with carnival games and prizes and two performances by Circus Bella and Prescott Theater Circus at 1pm and 3pm.
2024 Urban Youth Arts Festival
July 20, 2024 – SF (Precita Park) – FREE – Precita Eyes celebrates its 28th year of providing a safe, fun, and free space for youth to express themselves through collaborative spray art through a day of fun with live music, dancers, plus kids’ and collaborative art activities.
SF’s Dirtybird Free Back to Baysics Rave
July 21, 2024 – SF (Embarcadero Plaza) – FREE – Dirtybird is hosting a free outdoor rave for all ages in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza which will include lawn games, face painters, and even possibly free ice cream.
Bon Odori Street Dance Festival
Typically the end of July – SF (Japantown) – FREE – This free street dance festival attracts over a thousand visitors to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco (BCSF) and San Francisco’s historic Japantown to celebrate the return of the spirits of their ancestors. The 2024 date and information are not yet available, but the event is typically scheduled for the end of July (held last year on Sunday, July 23, 2023).
The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market”
July 26 – 28, 2024 – Pleasanton – $5 – Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival named after the 626 area code region of San Gabriel Valley, northeast of Los Angeles, features 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages.
2024 San Francisco Marathon
July 28, 2024 – SF – FREE to Watch – Get up early to watch the fastest runners in the Bay. The race starts at 5:15am at Embarcadero at Mission and heads over and back the Golden Gate Bridge, through the Presdio, Golden Gate Past, down to Chase Center, by Oracle Park and back up past the Bay Bridge for the finish line.
Aloha by the Bay
Typically late July – SF (Japantown Peace Plaza) – FREE – A “pop-up” festival with Hawaiian music. The 2024 date and information are not yet available, but the festival is typically held in late July (last year’s festival was on Saturday, July 29, 2023). The 2024 info is coming in June.
Due South Music Festival
Typically End of July – SF Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre (McLaren Park) – FREE – Typically, from July through October, a lineup of contemporary talent as diverse as the Bay Area itself takes the stage each month at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. The entire concert series is free and open to the public. The 2024 dates and information are not yet available, but the festival typically kicks off in late July with one concert a month through October. Last year, the first concert was held on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Up Your Alley 2024
July 28, 2024 – SF (SoMa) – FREE (donations appreciated) – If rubber, sportswear, biker gear, punks, or any variety of built, hairy men turns you on, then they’ve got it. You probably won’t find a filthier event in the states. This fetish festival makes Folsom Street Fair look tame.
Saturday, November 23
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
Sunday, November 24
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
Wednesday, November 27
Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...
Friday, November 29
Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...
Saturday, November 30
The Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair is taking place at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. It will host the largest collection of crystals, beads, minerals jewelry and metaphysical healing tools that you’ve ever seen in our fair city. Thousands ...
Sunday, December 1
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
The Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair is taking place at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. It will host the largest collection of crystals, beads, minerals jewelry and metaphysical healing tools that you’ve ever seen in our fair city. Thousands ...
Monday, December 2
Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5
Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly
Friday, December 6
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Saturday, December 7
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Oakland Vintage Market hosted by Narrative is a curated selection of vendors selling clothing, records, furniture, home decor and more. First Saturday of the month 10:00-3:00 222 Jefferson St, Oakland, CAMonthly
The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair returns to the beautiful Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can browse charming booths featuring original ...
Sunday, December 8
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair returns to the beautiful Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can browse charming booths featuring original ...
Monday, December 9
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Tuesday, December 10
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Wednesday, December 11
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Thursday, December 12
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
It’s back!— The Compound Gallery is working with scores of creative elves to welcome holiday shoppers to Artful Wonderland from December 12th-20th. We will kick off the shopping extravaganza on Thursday, December 12th 5-8pm with our Holiday Soireé, including a Photo Booth, hot cider, music, ...
Friday, December 13
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Winter Walk returns to Union Square from December 13 – 22, located on Stockton Street to O’Farrell to Post! This 10-day event will turn two blocks into a pedestrian plaza with lush turf, diverse food truck offerings, enticing bars, and Instagram-worthy arctic-themed décor. Enjoy live performances and ...
Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly
Saturday, December 14
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
It’s back!— The Compound Gallery is working with scores of creative elves to welcome holiday shoppers to Artful Wonderland from December 12th-20th. We will kick off the shopping extravaganza on Thursday, December 12th 5-8pm with our Holiday Soireé, including a Photo Booth, hot cider, music, ...
Sunday, December 15
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Saturday, December 21
Sunday, December 22
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Winter Walk returns to Union Square from December 13 – 22, located on Stockton Street to O’Farrell to Post! This 10-day event will turn two blocks into a pedestrian plaza with lush turf, diverse food truck offerings, enticing bars, and Instagram-worthy arctic-themed décor. Enjoy live performances and ...
Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...
Wednesday, December 25
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Thursday, December 26
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Friday, December 27
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Saturday, December 28
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Sunday, December 29
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Monday, December 30
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Tuesday, December 31
Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Wednesday, January 1
Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year! The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...
Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...
Thursday, January 2
Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly
Saturday, January 25
The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...
Sunday, January 26
The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...
Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...
Saturday, February 15
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...
Sunday, February 16
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...
