SF’s Free NYD Block Party: DFT w/ Jazz Mafia + Pet Pageant (2026)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

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 special

RSVP 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.

Thursday, January 1, 2026
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

It’s your family-friendly (and hangover-friendly), FREE, all-ages alternative to start off 2026 right!

Enjoy feel-good vibes, live music, mocktails (as well as the usual cocktails) as we usher in the new year and celebrate the start of a new DFT season.

Special Guest Performers:
Jazz Mafia takes over the Howard Stage from 7-9PM

Howard Stage Happy Hour Debuts!
Palette SF hosts the Howard Stage happy hour every month from 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. This month’s theme: WHITE PARTY! Dress in your freshest, funkiest, all-white fit.

Plus… Happy Hour Specials at the outdoor bar on 2nd St. between Minna and Natoma from 5-7PM ONLY:
$6 White Claws
$8 draft beers
$10 margaritas, and house wines
$15 wells shots + beer special

Winterwear Pooch Pageant | 6:45PM at Howard and 2nd St.
Dress up your doggo, bring them up on stage to strut their fluff, and…snatch the crown?

Jazz , Swing, and Fashion at Natoma @ 2nd St. | 5-9:30PM
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Swing Dance Lesson
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Pop-Up Fashion Show + DJ Set by Mario B.

Backyard Party Zone (2nd St. btwn Mission – Jessie St.) | 5-9:30PM
Bingo + Live Musicians all night

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RSVP also gets you access to:

• $3 off featured Specialty Cocktails at all DFT outdoor bars on 2nd St.

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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.