SF’s Free Downtown First Thursdays Block Party: Austin Millz Live, Free Museums & More
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2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets | San Francisco
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SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.
DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month.
All Ages | All Vibes | FREE!
☀️ ☔ DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE
Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St. and around the block.
Check out different special guest performers each month, brought to you by Another Planet Entertainment, Carnaval SF, Black Joy Parade, and a rotating line up of local talent curators.
Celebrate the best of SF in the streets. Dance away under the The Biggest Disco Ball West of the Mississippi at the Discoteca (hosted by Grace Towers), sing your heart out at Curbside Karaoke, gets hands on with arts and crafts pop-ups, shop small and local with retail vendors, and explore neighborhood bars and restaurants.
Get there early to make the most of the night, and come back every month for new surprises.
Howard Stage Happy Hour
Pallette SF hosts the Howard Stage happy hour every month from rom 5-7PM at Howard and 2nd St. It’s a genre-fluid dance party, with a different theme each month. Think post-work house party vibes in the streets.plus… Happy Hour Specials at the outdoor bar on 2nd St. between Minna and Natoma from 5-7PM ONLY:
$8 draft beers
$10 margaritas, and house wines
$15 wells shots + beer specialRSVP also gets you access to:
- $3 off featured Specialty Cocktails at all DFT outdoor bars on 2nd St.___
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: @dftsanfrancico
Monthly performances curated by: Grace Towers, Another Planet Entertainment, and more!
ADA seating available by request: info@intothestreetssf.com
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DFT is presented by Into The Streets and Civic Joy Fund in partnership The East Cut CBD, Yerba Buena Partnership, Natoma Cabana, and 111 Minna Gallery.
DFT is made possible with support from San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation.
Special thanks to Chris Larsen, Bob and Randi Fisher, and Pisces Foundation for making DFT possible.
From live music and dancing to free museums and after parties, everything you need to plan your night right is here.Main Highlights
• Special Guest Performances & Live Music
Big featured performance by Austin Millz on the Howard Stage from about 7:30–9:00 PM.
Supporting music acts earlier in the evening from artists like LEXAPEEL, Miles Cobb, and others on the main stage.
• Multiple Music & Dance Spots
DJ Battle between Gen Z and Millennial DJs at Natoma and 2nd Street (~6:30–8:00 PM), with opening and closing sets and dance party moments.
Discoteca on Jessie Street with a mix of disco, reggaeton, house, and more.
Street dancing and drag performances throughout the route.
• Streetwide Activities Across Blocks
Curbside Karaoke — take the mic and sing on Minna Street!
Art & Dance Inside 111 Minna Gallery — live music and gallery programming.
Outdoor bars and happy hour specials early in the evening on 2nd Street.
• Food, Shopping & Local Vendors
A big lineup of food trucks, local eateries, and retail vendors along the street selling eats, drinks, and goods — everything from burgers and sweets to tea, patties, and clothing.
• Neighborhood Integrations
The party spreads across three blocks (2nd Street between Market and Howard) with lots to explore.
Some nearby museums and galleries also have extended or free hours during the event.
🗓 When & Where
📍 2nd Street (Market ↔ Howard), Downtown San Francisco
🕔 Feb 5, 2026 — 5 PM to ~10 PM
Free with RSVP; all ages welcome.Downtown First ThursdaysFebruary 5th, Every 1st Thurs of the month2nd St. between Market & HowardFREE w RSVP → dftsf.com
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*
