Festival Updates
Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of military bands, ship tours, the Parade more...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 October 2-4, 2026Golden Gate Park, San more...
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more – September 10-20, with a special more...
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous October festivals, street fairs, and events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco Fleet Week, Castro Street Fair, and much more you can look forward to this October 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more October events soon! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 – October more...
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous September festivals, street fairs, and events including Opera in the Park, SF Botanical Gardens’ Flower Piano, Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Folsom Street Fair, and more you can look forward to this September 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more September events soon! 6th more...
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous August festivals, street fairs, and events including Free National Parks Day, Japantown’s Nihonmachi Street Fair, Jerry Day and more you can look forward to this August 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more August events soon! Jerry Day 2026 – August 1, 2026 52nd more...
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous July festivals, street fairs, and events including the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF’s 4th of July Fireworks show, and more you can look forward to this July 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more July events soon! JULY 2026 Free National Parks Admission for Independence more...
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the annual North Beach Festival, the 2026 season opening of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more June events more...
The Presidio is bringing back its packed summer event lineup for 2026 with free festivals, outdoor movies, dance performances, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly events running from May through September 2026. Now in its fourth season, the Presidio’s summer programming once again transforms Presidio Tunnel Tops, the Main Post, and surrounding park more...
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November more...
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous May festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco’s Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more you can look forward to this May 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! Please note, this guide includes events from 2025; the 2026 more...
Spring is blooming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous spring festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Spring 2026. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Spring Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2026. MARCH 2026 GG Park’s 2026 “Illuminate LIVE” Free Concert more...
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous April festivals, street fairs, and events including festive Cherry Blossom festivals, Easter celebrations, Earth Day and more you can look forward to this April 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more April events soon! 2026 St. Stupid’s Day Parade – April 1, 2026 SF’s more...
San Francisco’s Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival has announced its 2026 Grand Marshal, and it’s a familiar face if you’ve spent any time on comedy TikTok or Netflix lately. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka will lead this year’s Grand Parade, the festival’s biggest annual event through the heart of the city. The parade takes place more...
San Francisco’s most delightfully irreverent Easter tradition is back. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are taking over the north end of Mission Dolores Park on Sunday, April 5, 2026, for their annual Easter in the Park celebration, and yes, it’s as chaotic, joyful, and fabulous as you’ve been hoping. Festivities kick more...