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People in Plazas: Funk / Jazz Concert | SF

Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE
333 Market St. | 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

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“People in Plazas” 2026 Market Street Music Festival | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street.

“People in Plazas” 2026 Market Street Music Festival
July to September, 2026 | Most concerts are from noon to 1 pm
– Typically 130+ free lunchtime concerts (Full program is TBA, subject to change)
– 15 different venues in SF
2026 Schedule


2026 People in Plaza Schedule

Schedule as of 6/26/26

July 2026

  • Tuesday July 7, 2026

    303 2nd Street – Big Blu Soul Revue
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     303 2nd Street
  • Wednesday July 8, 2026

    425 Market – The Odyssey Jazz Trio
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     425 Market Street
    555 California – Rojai (Funk/Soul)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     555 California Street
    405 Howard – Emily Day Swingtet
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     405 Howard Street
  • Thursday July 9, 2026

    Rincon Center – Jason Brock/Dee Spencer Band (Pop/Cabaret)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     Rincon Center
  • Tuesday July 14, 2026

    101 California – Accords Internationaux (French Cafe and Chanson)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    101 California
    303 2nd Street – Rhonda and the Sauce (Jazz/R&B)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    303 2nd Street
  • Wednesday July 15, 2026

    405 Howard – The Graham Central Station Rhythm Section
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    405 Howard
    555 California – The Nova Jazz Quartet
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    555 California
  • Thursday July 16, 2026

    333 Market – The Faultline Band (Funk/Jazz)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    333 Market
    Rincon Center – The Willie Nilly (Pop and Country)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Rincon Center
  • Tuesday July 21, 2026

    101 California – Faya Squad (Reggae)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    101 California
    303 2nd Street – East Bay Trade (Funk/Soul/R&B)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    303 2nd Street
  • Wednesday July 22, 2026

    425 Market – The High Water Line (Bluegrass)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     425 Market Street
    555 California – BayCoin Beats (Neo-Soul/Jazz)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     555 California Street
    405 Howard – Kirk Ribak Jazz Trio
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     405 Howard Street
  • Thursday July 23, 2026

    333 Market – Bongo Sidiba and the Ton Tons (African/Reggae/PoP)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
     333 Market Street
    Rincon Center- Caroline Chung’s Citizens Jazz
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Rincon Center
  • Tuesday July 28, 2026

    101 California – Sumi Lee (Tango)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    101 California
    303 2nd Street – The Popular Kicks (Modern Pop/Rock)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    303 2nd Street
  • Wednesday July 29, 2026

    555 California – Son Chevere (Latin)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    555 California Street
    405 Howard – The Dogweeds (Western Americana Folk)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    405 Howard Street
  • Thursday July 30, 2026

    Rincon Center – Steven Espaniola (Hawaiian)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Rincon Center
    303 2nd Street – The Popular Kicks (Modern Pop/Rock)
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    303 2nd Street

All musicians who participate in the program are local professionals who are able to showcase original compositions and play music in a variety of genres.

We consciously strive to produce events that bring a diversity of music to our audiences. As we educate the public about the benefits of keeping these outdoor plazas, patios and parks clean, active and safe, we provide more than 500 paid gigs for local musicians each year.

We work with owners of public and private outdoor spaces to create live music events that provide a healthy respite from the workday and a place to enjoy lunch, meet up with friends, and take advantage of the sunshine and beauty of Downtown San Francisco.

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
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, Live Music, Outdoors
Address: 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

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