SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Into The Streets

Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party.

DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month.

“DFT” Downtown First Thursdays
Every 1st Thursday | 5-10 pm – rain or shine
2nd St. between Market and Howard Streets, San Francisco
FREE – All Ages

Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St. and around the block.

Check out different special guest performers each month, brought to you by Another Planet Entertainment, Carnaval SF, Black Joy Parade, and a rotating line up of local talent curators.

Celebrate the best of SF in the streets. Dance away under The Biggest Disco Ball West of the Mississippi at the Discoteca (hosted by Grace Towers), sing your heart out at Curbside Karaoke, gets hands on with arts and crafts pop-ups, shop small and local with retail vendors, and explore neighborhood bars and restaurants.

Get there early to make the most of the night, and come back every month for new surprises.

Howard Stage Happy Hour
Pallette SF hosts the Howard Stage happy hour every month from rom 5-7pm at Howard and 2nd St. It’s a genre-fluid dance party, with a different theme each month. Think post-work house party vibes in the streets.

plus… Happy Hour Specials at the outdoor bar on 2nd St. between Minna and Natoma from 5-7pm:

• $8 draft beers
• $10 margaritas, and house wines
• $15 wells shots + beer special
• RSVP for $3 off featured specialty cocktails at all DFT outdoor bars on 2nd St.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: @dftsanfrancico
Monthly performances curated by: Grace Towers, Another Planet Entertainment, and more!
ADA seating available by request: info@intothestreetssf.com

DFT is presented by Into The Streets and Civic Joy Fund in partnership The East Cut CBD, Yerba Buena Partnership, Natoma Cabana, and 111 Minna Gallery. DFT is made possible with support from San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation. Special thanks to Chris Larsen, Bob and Randi Fisher, and Pisces Foundation for making DFT possible.