SF’s MLK Jr Day 2026 Festivals & Marches (Jan. 13-19)
All Over San Francisco | San Francisco, CA
Event Details
The NorcalMLK Foundation announces the events for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.
The Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation has announced the events for the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
“We are excited about our celebration events for MLK2026. Our full slate of events begins with virtual programs on Monday, January 13, includes exciting programs throughout the week, and ends on Monday, January 19, at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens with celebrations for all,” stated NorcalMLK Foundation executive director, Aaron Grizzell.
Full List of MLK Jr Day Events
2026 MLK Service and Volunteer Program
January 13, 12pm
Various Locations
There are over 75 volunteer opportunities at MLK2026! Community groups, companies and friends can all serve.
Free | Registration required
2026 MLK Noontime Concert
January 13, 12:30pm
Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California St, SF
The NorcalMLK Foundation is proud to be in an inspiring partnership with Noontime Concerts (NTC), for the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Noontime Concert entitled, Beyond the Dream.
Free | No Registration required
MLK2026 – Human and Civil Rights
January 16, 12pm – 2pm
50 Fremont St., Suite 1700, SF
The NorcalMLK Foundation has partnered with the Bar Association of San Francisco to present a special program on human and civil rights in the time of technological and juridical uncertainty.
2026 King and Faith Forum
January 18, 4-5pm
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco, California
The 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Forum will feature leading theologians in a conversation on ‘Where We Go From Here’.
Free | No registration required
2026 MLK Labor & Community Breakfast
January 19, 8:00am – 10:00am
InterContinental San Francisco Grand Ballroom, 888 Howard Street, SF
San Francisco’s labor, civic, business and community leaders join with the community at the annual MLK Labor & Community Breakfast to launch the events on the federal holiday honoring Dr. King.
Paid ticket required | Registration required
2026 MLK Music Festival
January 19, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
The Main Stage at Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard Street,700 Howard Street, SF
The MLK2026 Music Festival celebrates its fourteenth year, featuring award-winning artists and performers on the main stage at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens.
Free | No registration required
The MLK2026 Celebration Program – Music and the Movement
January 19, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., SF
The marquee event of the celebration day brings our theme to life and features an exciting program of talent and personalities in honor of the life of Dr. King.
Free | No registration required
MLK2026 – Immigration Workshop
January 19, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Screening Room, 701 Mission Street, SF
The NorcalMLK Foundation, in partnership with the Bar Association of San Francisco and its Justice &s; Diversity Center (JDC), invites the community to a special immigration workshop during the MLK2026 Celebration.
2026 Health & Wellness Festival
January 19, 12:00pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Screening Room, 701 Mission Street, SF
The MLK2026 Health & Wellness Festival celebrates its sixteenth year of service to the community.
Free | Registration encouraged
MLK2026 Celebration Program – AI and Human Welfare
January 19, 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard Street, SF
The MLK2026 Celebration Program, AI and Human Welfare, features leading technologist, Dr. Sylvester A. Johnson.
Free | No registration required
MLK2026 – Diversity Workshop
January 19, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Screening Room, 701 Mission Street, SF
Free | No registration required
The NorcalMLK Foundation, together with the Bar Association of San Francisco and the Justice and Diversity Center, invites the public to a collaborative workshop on diversity and its legal dimensions in today’s evolving landscape. Experienced attorneys from the Bar will guide participants through a working discussion focused on how diversity is defined, protected, and challenged under current law.
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*
