“Lower Polk Live” 2026 Free Music & Art Street Festival (SF)

The Lower Polk Community Benefit District

The 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! is a free outdoor street festival on Polk Street in San Francisco, featuring live music performances by The Top Chefs and DJ JP Breganza, interactive turntable sessions with Skratchfight, local artists and makers, and soul line dancing with Westside Steppaz. The event is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and open to all, celebrating music, art, and community from 4 to 9 PM.

Original Event Description:
_Live Music, Soul Line Dancing, DJs, Artists & Makers take over Polk Street, October 23 from 4–9 PM!Lower Polk Live! returns to Polk Street for a free neighborhood celebration of music, art, and community. Experience an evening of live entertainment, local art, creative experiences, and more in the heart of Lower Polk.Featuring performances from Top Chefs, JP Breganza, and more, with additional performance announcements coming soon!Experience turntable culture with Skratchfight — scratch, spin, get on the decks for the first time, or jump in and jam. Join Westside Steppaz for Soul line dancing and stepping! No experience needed grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and step with us!Event DetailsDate: Friday, October 23, 2026Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PMLocation: Polk Street (Btwn Bush & Sutter Streets), San FranciscoCost: FreeAll Ages Welcome!Pet FriendlyTHE TOP CHEFSBAY AREA FUSION BAND · CREATORS OF STOOP SESSIONSThe Top Chefs are a powerhouse live band based in San Francisco. Known for their dynamic performances that blend hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul, the group transforms stages with a sound that is both forward-thinking and rooted in tradition.They have performed across the USA, UK, Europe, and South America. Their versatility allows them to command festival stages, jazz clubs, corporate events, family-friendly gatherings, and weddings alike, offering tailored live experiences ranging from full-band productions to intimate acoustic sets.Their lineup features a rotating cast of all-star musicians including Shogun (bass), Loveberry (guitar), Shawn (drums), Des & Diego (keys), Will Shannon (trombone), TJ Milan (saxophone), Ryan & Alejandro (trumpet), Jaeden Lino (percussion), and vocalists Sunday & ASH, with Afterthought driving the band as MC and frontman.The Top Chefs often perform Afterthought’s original music alongside covers of R&B, soul, and early 2000s classics. They have also backed legendary Bay Area artists including B-Legit, RBL Posse, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Nef The Pharaoh, and Cellski.@topchefsbandJP BREGANZAOPEN FORMAT DJ · HIGH ENERGY SETSVallejo-raised DJ JP Breganza is an open-format DJ known for high-energy sets and creating memorable experiences that bring people together. He is the DJ behind the original viral Seafood City dance parties in Daly City, which have helped build a growing following throughout the Bay Area. From unexpected pop-up settings to large-scale events, JP brings an energetic, crowd-focused approach to every set.@jpbreganzaSKRATCHFIGHT – TURNTABLE COMMUNITYEstablished in 2012, SKRATCHFIGHT is a Bay Area turntable community rooted in the art and culture of turntablism. Through open turntables, live sessions, community events, and record swaps, SKRATCHFIGHT creates an interactive space where people of all ages and skill levels can experience turntable culture for themselves.Whether scratching, spinning, putting your hands on the decks for the first time, or jumping in to jam, everyone is welcome. Over the years, SKRATCHFIGHT has also grown creatively through visual art by MeOne and ArtByDeeAr, with original paintings, custom designs, and SKRATCHFIGHT apparel becoming part of its expression.Turntables, records, art, and community – different forms of expression, all sharing the same space.@skratchfightGet Ready to Move – Soul Line Dancing & Stepping at Lower Polk Live!Join Westside Steppaz for soul line dancing and stepping! Learn the moves, follow along, and get out on the dance floor. It’s all about bringing people together through music, movement, and dance. No experience needed grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and step with us!@westsidesteppaz916****Keep the Party GoingAfter Lower Polk Live! wraps up, the music keeps going! Support live music in the Lower Polk by visiting our neighborhood merchants each bringing their own late-night energy with live bands, DJs, and great vibes.R-Bar | 1176 Sutter Street | @rbar_sfMayes | 1233 Polk Street | @mayessfMcTeague’s | 1237 Polk Street | @mcteaguessaloonDeco Dance | 1160 Polk Street | @decodancesfHi Low Club | 1423 Polk Street | @sf_hiloclubFollow Us Here: @ilovelowerpolkLower Polk Live! is part of the I ❤️ Lower Polk initiative, presented by the Lower Polk CBD and produced in partnership with Creative Collective SF._

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FRI • OCTOBER 23 • 4-9PM
LOWER POLK LIVE!
PRESENTED BY LOWER POLK CBD
POLK ST BTWN BUSH & SUTTER
I ❤️ LOWER POLK
MUSIC • ART • COMMUNITY

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