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San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15-$75
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture | 2 Marina Blvd San Francisco, CA 94123
, San Francisco

Event Details

San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)

Zaccho Dance Thatre

Zaccho Dance Theatre and Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture present the Seventh Biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a three-day showcase of aerial dance, circus arts, and gravity-defying performances.

The weekend brings 15 choreographers, 6 youth companies, and 20 films to Fort Mason, with performances taking over theaters, galleries, and public spaces along the waterfront.

Expect everything from theatrical aerial works and intimate performances to site-responsive installations, youth showcases, and contemporary circus featuring internationally recognized artists and emerging performers.

With multiple performances and events happening throughout the weekend, the festival offers a chance to experience the wide range of ways artists are taking dance and movement off the ground.

San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival
August 7-9, 2026
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco
COST: $15-$75
PARKING: Paid parking is available onsite.

Upcoming San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason) 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: $15*
*$15-$75
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Other, Rainy Day Fun, Theater & Performance
Address: 2 Marina Blvd San Francisco, CA 94123

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