San Francisco Events in February 2024

Dates: 1/30 - 2/25

Location: Orpheum Theater

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One of the biggest San Francisco events in February is the new show, MJ The Musical.

Michael Jackson is one of the top artists of all time and this musical showcases his talents. It offers an inside look at the making of Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. 

You'll get a chance to learn more about his creative talents and tap your toes to his unforgettable music! 

This is a hot ticket, so make sure to pick up yours today. 

Some of the best San Francisco events in February are our daily bay cruises. You can cruise around the bay for an hour or two and soak in the sights along the way. It's a relaxing experience that also offers you the chance to learn more about our attractions along the coastline.

Our day cruises typically start at Fisherman's Wharf and take you along the SF coast. You will then make your way under the Golden Gate Bridge (twice) and then make your way around Alcatraz. Most are around an hour to and hour and a half.

Our evening cruises are usually a little longer. You can head out on a sunset cruise, a dinner & dancing cruise, or even a happy hour cruise. The choice is yours! Most of these last between two and four hours.

Here are just a few of my favorites for February.

Blue & Gold Bay Cruise: This 60-minute day cruise is the most popular. It leaves from Pier 39 several times a day along the coast, under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz and back to Pier 39. Find ticket availability for this daily cruise.

Dates: All month long 

Every month, SF and its surrounding Bay Area cities host a wealth of concerts by the biggest bands in pop and rock, as well as local, independent, and emerging artists.

This February, you can see top bands at venues all around SF. Top spots include the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, the Nob Hill Masonic Center and the Fillmore. Other popular venues include the Warfield, The Independent, and the Great American Music Hall.

• 2/2: JP Saxe at The Fillmore
  
• 2/9 & 2/10: Excision at the Chase Center
• 2/14 & 2/15: Sting & The SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall
• 2/20 & 2/21: Ty Segall at The Great American Music Hall
• 2/24: Playboi Carti at the Chase Center
• 2/27 & 2/28: Madonna at the Chase Center

Don't miss you chance to catch one of the top live music San Francisco events in February in 2024. 

>> Check out more concerts on the calendar

Dates: 2/10, 2/14, 2/22, 2/23, 2/25

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You'll find Warriors pride all over the SF Bay Area in support of the team that have been champions numerous times recently.

Join in on the hype at one of the home games this month at the Chase Center. Watch them take on the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and the Phoenix Suns.

This is one of the San Francisco events in February you do not want to miss! 

>> Find a full schedule of games and tips to see them at the Chase Center

Dates: 2/1 - 2/11

If you get tired of Hollywood blockbuster movies and appreciate a good independent film, these first two weeks of February in San Francisco are a real treat. 

The annual SF Indie Fest, now in its 25th year, celebrates independent, alternative films and filmmakers. 

During these two weeks, you'll have the chance to watch nearly 80 original works, screened at local theaters around San Francisco.

>> Visit their site for this year's schedule

Dates: 2/9 - 2/18

SF Beer Week features more than 30 San Francisco Brewers Guild members, plus dozens more Northern California craft breweries. 

Throughout the following week, you're invited to taste beers at many different locations throughout the Bay Area, from Santa Cruz in the south, all the way up to Santa Rosa. 

There will also be several Meet the Brewers nights in different SF neighborhoods. 

>> Find out more about SF Beer Week

Date: TBD

It's not quite baseball season yet, but the SF Giants and their fans are going to kick into action this month with the annual Fan Fest event. 

This is your chance to meet players, get their autographs, take photos with the World Series trophies, play catch on the field, and purchase new merchandise. 

Admission is totally free, so get on your orange and black and get ready for a fun-filled day at beautiful Oracle Park from 10am to 3pm. 

>> More details about Fan Fest as well as the 2023 game schedule

>> Additional free things to do this month in SF

Dates: 2/24 (Parade), 2/3 - 3/3 (All Events)

The Chinese New Year celebration in San Francisco is a long running tradition that boasts one of the biggest parades of its kind in the world. 

Held in the vibrant Chinatown community, the festivities include lion dancers, giant dragons, traditional drums and firecrackers, colorful decorations, and much more.

In addition to the parade, you'll find the Miss Chinatown USA pageant, a flower market, a 10K run, and other activities for several weeks.

>> Find all the details here

Explore San Francisco on one of our popular bus and city tours. These tours allow you to sit back and relax as you drive by all of SF's top attractions.

Along the way, you will learn about our history, get some good tips on what to see and do, and discover some of our hidden gems. Many also offer stops, so you can jump off the bus and get some great pictures from around SF.

Here are just a few of my favorites.

Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour: The Hop On Hop Off tours offer you the chance to jump out at one of more than 30 predetermined stops. You can spend a little time exploring and then hop back on the next bus. The Big Bus Tour includes stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park (California Academy of Sciences, de Young, Conservatory of Flowers, and others), and the Painted Ladies of Alamo Square. Find availability for this February.

Night Tour: City Sightseeing's Night Tour offers the best views of SF at night. This 2-hour tour includes live narration and two small walking tours. You will see Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Nob Hill and the gorgeous Bay Bridge lights. Find tickets for this February.

Ultimate City Tour: The Ultimate City Tour is a 4 - 5 hour tour that takes you all around SF. Your live guide will tell you all about SF's top attractions as you view them out the window. You will also get the chance to stop for some photographs as some of our iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Japanese Tea Garden, and Twin Peaks (weather permitting). Find ticket availability for this February.

>> Find additional city and bus tours

Date: Wednesday, 2/14 & surrounding weekends

What's your idea of the perfect date night? 

Whatever it is, you're sure to find it in San Francisco so you and your sweetheart can enjoy a memorable February 14 in the City by the Bay. 

Click the link below to discover a list of restaurants that offer special Valentine's Day menus, as well as dinner cruises, live performances, dance parties, and the most romantic bars and hotels in the city. 

>> Click here for Valentine's Day events

Dates: 2/15 - 2/18

This is one of the San Francisco events in February that is a special treat for those who love writing--the Annual Writers Conference. 

Seek advice from over 100 bestselling authors, literary agents, editors, and publishers from major publishing sources, as well as experts on self-publishing, book promotion, social media, and more. 

The keynote speeches, classes, and networking events all take place at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero hotel over these four days. Also look out for after-hours open mics, poetry happenings, and pitch contests. 

>> Visit their site for additional details

Dates: 2/17 - 2/19

Are you planning to visit San Francisco for the long President's Day Weekend? 

If so, you will find plenty of fun things to do from cruises to tours to events. 

Some of my top picks this weekend include theater performances, festivals, SF Ballet, concerts and so much more.

>> A full calendar for this weekend

Dates: Throughout February

One of the best ways to kick back and relax is at a San Francisco comedy show. 

Both of SF's large venues, the Punch Line and Cobb's, have been known to host the best stand-up comedians in the industry. 

This month, you can catch several comedians live on stage. In addition, you will find improv, sketch comedy, variety shows, and hilarious musicals at other venues around town.

>> See who's scheduled to perform this month

Dates: 2/22 - 3/3

This year Noise Pop in San Francisco is back. This huge celebration of independent music, film, and art is a must attend! 

Over 150 bands will play at different venues around the city, such as The Bottom of the Hill, Bimbo's, and the Great American Music Hall. 

This festival is well known for featuring emerging independent groups that have gone on to become big names. Some of those on this previous year's line-ups include Alex G., Connie Han, Naked Giants, and more.

>> Read more about this popular music festival

Dates: 2/1 - 2/28

The SF Ballet offers three different shows this month. 

The first show offers it's last performance on February 1 and is called Mere Mortals. The second is called British Icons and it runs February 9 - 15 (find tickets).

The final performance is Swan Lake and it runs from February 23 - March 3 (find tickets).

All performances are at the War Memorial Opera House in SF's Civic Center District.

Click the link below to find additional details on these San Francisco events in February.

>> Discover a full calendar of performances

Dates: TBD

Location: Fort Mason Center

Do you admire art pieces from different parts the world? 

You can view amazing, diverse collections of artwork, textiles, and photography from places like Southeast Asia, Oceanic Islands, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Polynesia.

In addition, you'll find special exhibits on India and the aboriginal people of Japan.

Dates: Mid-February to Mid-March

Spring is almost here, and the garden is in full bloom at Pier 39! 

If you love looking at, learning about, and gardening your own vibrant flowers, you'll love taking a stroll or a free guided tour through this seasonal garden with more than 39,000 colorful tulips in bloom. 

So head over to Fisherman's Wharf, take in the waterfront breeze, and enjoy some outdoor activities!

>> Read more about this and other fun events at Pier 39

Dates: Varies by Museum

Each month, dozens of traveling exhibits make their way to SF's top museums. Many include rare pieces that you won't get the chance to see in each museum's permanent collection. 

Here are just a few of the top traveling shows in San Francisco in February.

Deities, Paragons and Legends: Storytelling in Chinese Pictorial Arts at the SF Asian Art Museum

Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style at the de Young Museum of Fine Art

Ragnar Kjartansson: The Visitors at the SF Museum of Modern Art

>> Schedule of all museum exhibits this month in SF

Date: 2/17

Wine lovers must not miss this wonderful opportunity! 

The Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting Event is the largest event in the world celebrating American varieties of wine. 

Spend this Saturday afternoon at the Fort Mason Center sampling the best wines in over 100 categories (selected from more than 5,000 submissions!). 

Along with your wine samples, you'll have the chance to try savory meats, exotic oils, handcrafted cheeses, and amazing desserts. 

>> Additional details here

Dates: Several in early February

If you love art, technology, history, or gardening, you are in luck! 

San Francisco has several world-renowned museums featuring each of these themes, including the de Young Fine Arts Museum, Legion of Honor, Asian Art Museum, Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, and more. 

And you can you visit each of them for free on designated days throughout the month! 

Check the schedule for free admission days. 

>> Dates and details here on my month by month calendar

Dates: Several

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Going to a show at the elegant Davies Symphony Hall in the Civic Center district is a great excuse to get a little dressed up, enjoy a nice dinner in the area, and attend one of SF's great cultural offerings. 

This month, the SF Symphony's performances include Blomstedt Conducts Beethoven 7 (2/2 - 2/4), Casino Royale (2/8 & 2/9), and Sting with the SF Symphony (2/14 & 2/15).

Find more San Francisco events in February by clicking the link below! 

>> Full schedule here

Dates: 2/16 - 2/18

Another one of the San Francisco events in February is the SF Orchid Society's biggest fundraiser. This year's event is at the "Hall of Flowers," the County Fair Building, in Golden Gate Park (1199 Ninth Avenue). 

For three days at the exposition, you will not only encounter thousands of beautiful orchids from around the world, but specialty plants, high quality gardening equipment, and landscaping materials as well. 

Go ahead and indulge your green thumb! 

>> Visit their site for additional details