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Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)

Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy) | Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)

Into the Streets

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street.

Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more!

Live On Larkin 2026
2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p
Larkin St. & Eddy St., 600 Larking St., SF
FREE

July 11: Battle of the Bands!
Live on Larkin is throwing down its first-ever Battle of the Bands.
Four bands will be selected to compete for a chance to win.

Courtesy of Into The Streets

Bay’s Best: Friendly rivalry. Serious fun.
The Battle theme continues throughout the street party with:

  • Demonstrations by Fencing for All
  • Lucha Libre Matches by Proyección 2000 USA
  • DJ battles
  • … and more!

Come out and celebrate in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, and discover why it’s one of the best destinations for amazing food, art, and history.

Save the date for these Live on Larkin Events:

Presented by Tenderloin Community Benefit District, Into The Streets, Tenderloin Merchants, and Tenderloin Eats.

In partnership with Discover Tenderloin.

Live on Larkin is a project of Larkin St. Revival TLCBD.org/larkin, with funding generously provided by Chris Larsen.

Ashley D. Cristal
Ashley D. Cristal
Ashley D. Cristal
Ashley D. Cristal

Upcoming Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin) 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.


Categories: *Top Pick*, Block Party, Community, Downtown San Francisco, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Sponsored
Address: Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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