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Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

Every Sunday Through October 31st.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
“The Whale’s Tale” Beer & Wine Garden (Golden Gate Park) | JFK Promenade, 14th Avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco

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Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

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The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free yoga in the park and special theme weekends designed for a wide range of park-goers. Admission and entertainment is free. Guests can purchase cold and hot drinks from the bar (with plenty of non-alcoholic options available), and bites from a rotating assortment of local favorite food trucks throughout the season.

14th Ave East Meadow, JFK Promenade, Golden Gate Park

About The Whale’s Tail

The Whale’s Tail returns for it’s 2026 season on May 23. Follow us on instagram for all the latest updates!: @thewhalestail_sf

The family- and dog-friendly space transforms JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks. Located just west of the Rose Garden near 14th Avenue East Meadow, the Whale’s Tail is open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon (noon to 6pm) during the summer, plus select holiday Mondays.

Upcoming Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026) Events

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 admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Categories: Uncategorized
Address: JFK Promenade, 14th Avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park

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