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SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (Sept. 2026)

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
Valencia St. between 18th and 21st | Valencia St. between 18th and 21st, San Francisco CA 94110

Free / RSVP

SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Into The Streets

Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF.

Select blocks of Valencia Street between 16th and 21st Streets in the American Indian Cultural District, the second Thursday of every month from May to October of 2026 from 5-10pm.

This year this street party is on the move!

Valencia LIVE! 2026
May – October 2026 | 5p – 10p
Every 2nd Thursday
FREE | RSVP | All ages

September 10 and October 8 – Valencia St. between 18th and 21st

Live music curated by Carnaval SF
Between 20th and 21st on Valencia St.

  • BANDA LA TOXICA | 5:00 PM
  • MAZACOTE | 7:00 PM
  • MOMOTOMBO | 8:30 PM

Save the dates and the locations:

  • ️May 14 and June 11
    Valencia St. between 16th and 19th
  • July 9 and Aug 13
    Valencia St. between 17th and 20th
  • ️Sept 10 and Oct 8
    Valencia St. between 18th and 21st

Valencia LIVE! is a program of the Valencia Corridors Merchants Association, presented in partnership with Into The Streets and the Civic Joy Fund.

Funding provided by Michael Seibel, Crankstart, Chris Larsen, Friend Family Philanthropic Fund, Joby Pritzker, and Summer of Music.

Located in the American Indian Cultural District. Founded on March 31st, 2020, the American Indian Cultural District (AICD) is the first established Cultural District of its size in the United States dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the American Indian legacy, culture, people, and contributions.

 

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Upcoming SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday) 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*
*FREE | RSVP
Categories: *Top Pick*, Block Party, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music
Address: Valencia St. between 18th and 21st, San Francisco CA 94110

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