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“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Every Friday Through October 16th.
Friday, October 16, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Union Square Park | Geary and Powell, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Chad McCall

Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by open dancing.

Join us Friday, August 21, for Swing Dance presented by Silver Bell Jazz Band featuring Heidi Evelyn.

Plus, enjoy free daily programming at Union Square Park (Geary St & Powell St), with activities for all ages throughout the week. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, check out our website: https://visitunionsquaresf.com/park-programs.

Upcoming “Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF) 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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, In Person, Live Music, Outdoors
Address: Geary and Powell, San Francisco, CA

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