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“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Polk and California | Polk and California, San Francisco, CA

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“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026

Discover Polk

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free block party & concert in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District on April 25, 2026.

This special festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a free, all-day bluegrass, jazz, rock and electronic festival featuring renowned artists playing in the neighborhood.

Pickin’ on the Polk 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
– Pickin’ on the Polk (12-6pm)
– Pickin’ on the Polk After Hours (6-10pm)
Polk St. btwn. California and Broadway, SF
FREE

All shows are 100% free to the public

2026 Lineup

Please note that the 2026 schedule is TBA as of April 2, 2026. Here’s what happened in 2025 to get an idea of what to expect:

2025 Free Concert Schedule

Outdoor Concert On The Broadway Stage
Located On Polk St. At The Corner Of Broadway (Noon to 6p)

Cal St. Stage at Polk and California (7pm to 10pm)

  • Haute Mess – Bass-heavy, infectious melodies and smile-making beats
  • DJ Scene – Las Vegas DJ from  Jet (Mirage), Wet Republic (MGM), Haze (Aria), Encore Beach Club (Wynn) and Light (Mandalay Bay)
Discover Polk
Discover Polk

Upcoming “Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Live Music, Sponsored
Address: Polk and California, San Francisco, CA

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