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Free TideFest 2026: Outdoor Music + Art Festival by Ocean Beach (SF)

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
Taraval St @ Lower Great Highway | 945 Taraval St #1122, San Francisco, CA 94116

Event Details

The Riptide Bar & Music Venue

TideFest is a free new music festival just steps from Ocean Beach, bringing together live music, art, food, and community for an unforgettable day on San Francisco’s west side.

Presented by The Riptide, organized by ArtyHood, and supported by Live Music Society’s Music in Action grant program, TideFest celebrates the creativity, culture, and community that make San Francisco special.

Spend the day enjoying live performances from an exciting lineup of Bay Area bands and DJs, discovering work from local artists and creative vendors, and tasting food and drinks from local offerings.

Featuring performances by Bayonics, Momotombo SF, Don’t Tell John, Long Tall Dan and the Foogie Boogies, This Train Don’t Stop, Starry Eyed Cadet, DJ Brown Angel, Stanley Frank Sensation, Los Ahijados De La Changa, and DJ Veesh Maria.

Whether you come to dance to live music, discover new artists, share a meal with friends, or simply enjoy the ocean atmosphere, TideFest has something for everyone.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Taraval Street @ Lower Great Highway, San Francisco

What to Expect
-Live Bay Area bands and DJs
-Local artists, makers, and creative vendors
-Food vendors with a variety of cuisines and treats
-Drinks and refreshments
-Community activities and experiences
-A lively outdoor festival atmosphere steps from Ocean Beach

Bring your friends, family, and fellow music and art lovers for a full day celebrating San Francisco’s creative community by the coast.

Follow @RiptideSF and @ArtyHood_SF for performer announcements, schedules, vendor highlights, and festival updates.

Free admission * All ages * Live music * Art * Food * Community

Presented by The Riptide Bar & Music Venue

 

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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Outdoors
Venue: Taraval St @ Lower Great Highway
Address: 945 Taraval St #1122, San Francisco, CA 94116

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