San Francisco Festivals in 2025

The streets are alive again in 2025 with San Francisco festivals and street fairs. Many of these SF events draw hundreds of people and are a tradition in many of these neighborhoods.

I often attend at least one festival every weekend.

There are just so many great ones, and I love checking them out to offer you the most up-to-date information on each one. 

Entrance is free to many of them. This allows you to walk around and see what the festival is all about. 

You can walk the streets and enjoy live music, food, and drinks. You can also visit booths with original artwork, crafts, jewelry, and more.

I typically stay at most festivals for just an hour or two. It's a fun way to spend time in SF! 

Types of SF Festivals

To make them easier to find, I've grouped some of the top festivals by theme.

You can find a list of the top options from the links below. You can also scroll down to my list of top festivals by month below!

Art   |   Food   |   Music   |   Parades

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If you are looking for a festival during a certain month, you will find an up-to-date schedule of festivals in San Francisco below. You can also skip ahead to a specific month here:

• July 
• August
• September
• October
• November 
• December
• January
• February
• March
• April
• May 
• June 

July 2025

Fourth of July Waterfront Festival

• Live music and entertainment around Fisherman's Wharf
• All day long on the Fourth of July
• Fireworks start at around 9:15 pm or when the sun goes down a last for about 20 minutes
• Find out more

Fillmore Jazz Festival

• July 5 & 6
• In the Pacific Heights neighborhood
• One of the largest free jazz festivals on the West Coast
• From 10 am to 6 pm both days
• Hundreds of booths showcasing unique art, crafts, and other goodies
• Dozens of food and beverage booths
• On Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy Streets
• Full live music schedule and event details

Hayes Valley Carnival

The Hayes Valley Carnival is one of the longest-running festivals in San Francisco. In 2025, they will celebrate their 114th anniversary.

• July 19
• Runs from Noon to 5 p.m.
• Hayes and Octavia Streets in Hayes Valley
• Free admission and includes some engaging performances, carnival games, and prizes

Stern Grove Music in the Park

• Every Sunday afternoon from mid-June to mid-August
• Specific dates for 2025 are June 15 - August 17
• Weekly outdoor musical festival
• Starts at 2 pm
• Admission is free
• Click for more details

>> More free outdoor summer concerts

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

• Annual event at the Yerba Buena Gardens in SOMA
  
• Runs from May through October
• Several performances each week, from kids' shows to local musicians

More July Festivals

• 7/6: Castro Art Mart on Noe Street between Market and Beaver Street
• 7/12: SF Free Folk Festival in Golden Gate Park from 11 am to 6 pm
• 7/19: Parks4All: Brewfest at the Civil War Parade Ground in the Presidio from 12 pm to 4 pm
• 7/20: Pickwick Vintage Show at the San Francisco Ferry Building from 10 am to 4 pm
• 7/25: Bhangra and Beats Night Market in downtown SF
• 7/26: BASH - Bay Area and Sacramento Short Film Festival at the Fort Mason Center
• 7/27: Up Your Alley in South of Market along Dore Alley near Folsom Street from 11 am to 6 pm

>> July festivals calendar

>> More events in July in San Francisco

August 2025

Outside Lands Music Festival

• One of the largest outdoor live music festivals in SF
• Dates: August 8 - 10
• In Golden Gate Park on the western side of San Francisco
• Features gourmet food, internationally recognized wines, and the work of hundreds of artists on display.
• Click here for this year's line-up and event details

Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown

• Asian-Pacific American festival that features traditional and non-traditional performances, art, music, and more
• Sample yummy foods from Asian Pacific Countries, as well as San Francisco favorites
• Two stages with live music all weekend long, including everything from jazz to rock
• Bring along the kids for Asian inspired crafts and other fun games
• Dates are August 2 and 3
• Click here for details

Stern Grove

• Every Sunday afternoon from mid-June to mid-August
• Specific dates for 2025 are June 15 - August 17
• Weekly outdoor musical festival
• Starts at 2 pm
• Admission is free
• Click for more details

Fringe Festival

• Grassroots theater festivals
• 2025 Dates: August 8 - 24
• All performances at the Cutting Ball Theater
• Dozens of groups performing a total of more than 100 shows

More Festivals in August 2025

• 8/2: Taste of Jack London, Beer and Food Festival at BLOC15 in Oakland
• 8/3: Castro Art Mart on Noe between Market and Beaver Streets
• 8/8: Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival at the Dance Mission Theater
• 8/8: Chinatown Night Market at Grant and Sacramento starting at 5:30 pm
• 8/23: Hungry Ghost Festival in Chinatown from 4 pm to 9 pm, the opening parade is at 4 pm
• 8/30: Vegan Street Fair Bay Area at Faction Brewing in Alameda

>> More events in August in SF

September 2025

Haight Street Fair

• Date: September 7
• In the Haight Ashbury District
• Three stages of live music
• From 11 am to 5:30 pm
• Six blocks of vendors, from crafts to gourmet treats
• Admission is free
• Find more details here

Chinatown Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

• 2025 Dates TBD
• Starts with a parade on Saturday morning
• Features live entertainment, arts & crafts, and traditional food all weekend long
• 11 am to 6 pm both days
• Click here for more details and the full entertainment schedule

Folsom Street Fair

• The 2025 date is September 28, 2025
• World's largest leather & fetish event
• From 11 am to 6 pm
• On Folsom Street between 8th and 13th Streets
• Admission is free
• Visit their site for more details

San Francisco Greek Food Festival

• SF's only Greek Food Festival
• In the Mission at the Annunciation Cathedral
• 2025 dates are September 19 - 21
• Enjoy traditional food, music, and wine

More September 2025 Festivals

• TBD: Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park from Noon to 5 pm
• TBD: Oktoberfest on Front from 2 pm to 10 pm
• TBD: Fiesta De Las Americas from 11 am to 6 pm on 24th Street from Folsom to Bryant Streets
• 9/19 - 9/21: Armenia Food Festival at St. Gregory Church
• TBD: Ever Higher Excelsior Arts & Music Festival
• 9/13 & 9/14 + 9/20 & 9/21: SF Shakespeare Festival in Sue Bierman Park at 2 pm
• TBD: Cambodia Day in Union Square from 10 am to 8:30 pm
• TBD: German Day in Golden Gate Park from 11 am to 4 pm

>> More events in San Francisco in September

October 2025

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

• A free bluegrass festival held in Golden Gate Park draws in more than 150,000 people each day
• Dates: October 3, 4, and 5
• Music is free, dozens of food and beverage vendors on hand selling a variety of items
• Find additional details for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

Castro Street Fair

• The date is October 5 from 11 am to 6 pm
• Intersection of Market Street & Castro Street in the Castro
• Live music, almost a hundred booths
• Small entrance fee that is donated to local non-profit organizations
• More Castro Street Fair details

Fleet Week

• Date: October 5 - 13
• Along the waterfront in both Fisherman's Wharf and the Marina District
• Thousands of people attend every year
• Blue Angels perform over the weekend
• See pictures from previous years and find the calendar of events for Fleet Week in San Francisco

Litquake

• Longest-running literary festival in SF
• Dates are October 9 - 25
• Literary events, from panel discussions to author readings
• All around San Francisco
• Click here for this year's schedule

Potrero Hill Festival

• Date is TBD from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• In Potrero Hill on 20th between Wisconsin and Missouri
• Local musicians, food, historians, and other activities for the entire family
• Visit their site for more details

>> More San Francisco events in October

November 2025

Great Dickens Fair

• Offers the history of the Great Dickens Christmas Fair
  
• Enjoy food, crafts, and entertainment
• Five weekends in November & December
• All activities are at the Cow Palace
• Dates: Five weekends from November 22 - December 21 for 2025, also the Friday after Thanksgiving

Dance Film Festival

• Date: November 5 - 9
• All films focus on the art of dance
• This year, the films will be at select theaters throughout the city, and some will also be online.

Craft Festivals at the Fort Mason Center

• Offer unique pieces from popular local and national artists
• Buy gifts for the holidays or for yourself
• Offer everything from jewelry to artwork
• West Coast Craft Fair: November 22 & 23
• Renegade Craft Fair: November 1 & 2

Hip Hop International Dance Fest

• One of the largest Hip Hop Dance Festivals in the world
• Three days of performances
• All shows at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater
• Dates: November 8 & 9

Tree Lighting Ceremonies

• Dozens of tree lighting ceremonies all around San Francisco
• Watch them in Union Square, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square
• Enjoy parades, live music, and other family fun as well
• The entire list of tree lighting ceremonies in SF this year

More San Francisco Festivals in November 2025

• 11/8 & 11/9: San Francisco Coffee Festival, Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion

>> Full calendar of events in November

December 2025

Let's Glow Holiday Projection Arts Festival

• Runs from TBD for 2025
• Free festival where you can watch holiday video projections on eight buildings in downtown San Francisco
• Each location offers works from two to three artists
• Projections last about two to five minutes each, and run continually from 5:30 pm to 10 pm
• Visit their site for a map of all locations for this year

Great Dickens Christmas Fair

• Dates for 2025: Five weekends from November 22 to December 21, also the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Stroll through history at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair
• Enjoy food, crafts, and entertainment
• Five weekends in November and December
• All activities are at the Cow Palace

Tree Lighting and Holiday Events

• Dozens of tree lighting ceremonies all around San Francisco
• Watch them in Union Square, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square
• Enjoy parades, live music, and other family fun as well
• The entire list of tree lighting ceremonies in SF this year

Another Hole in the Head

• Annual Film Festival
  
• Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Dark Fantasy, and Exploitation
• 10 days of independent films
• Dates: TBD

>> Full calendar of events for December

January 2026

Breakfast of Champions Block Party

• 2026 details TBD

Martin Luther King Jr. Festival & March

• Celebrate the work of Martin Luther King Jr.
• All day long event with a film festival, art festival, march, and more
• Dates: TBD, with most events on the holiday itself on TBD
• Click here for more details

SF Sketchfest

• San Francisco Comedy Festival
  
• Performances at venues throughout the city
• 2026 Dates: TBD
• More event details and upcoming performances

>> More San Francisco things to do in January

February 2026

Chinese New Year Parade & Festival

• Dates: TBD
• Grand Parade is on March 7, 2026
• Fair includes traditional dancing, art, and Chinese food
• Discover lion dancing, calligraphy, and other activities
• Click here for more details about the annual Chinese New Year Festival and Parade

SF Indie Fest

• Independent Film Festival heading into its 27th year
• Shows include the best in independent, alternative, and subversive movies from around the world
• One of SF's largest film festivals
• 2026 dates are TBD

Noise Pop Festival

• Independent film, art, and music
• 2026 Dates are TBD
• Several venues around San Francisco
• Visit their site for tickets and a full schedule of performers

March 2025

SF Giants Fan Fest

• The 2026 Date is TBD at Oracle Park from 10 am to 3 pm
• Featuring Giants alumni, Giants Broadcasters, and Lou Seal
• Find gear for the 2026 season
• Get your picture taken with the World Series trophies
• Meet other SF Giants fans
• It's free, but you must reserve tickets in advance.
• Click here for more details and ticketing information

Saint Patrick's Day Parade & Festival

• Parade: TBD, starts at 11:30 am and runs until around 2 pm
• Celebration: Runs from 2 pm to 6 pm
• At Civic Center Plaza in the heart of the city
• See pictures and learn more about this SF parade

>> More events and festivals this March

Bay Area Brew Festival

• Sample wines from dozens of national and international brewers
• Enjoy gourmet food from SF's famous food trucks (food sold separately)
• General admission $65 from 1 pm to 4 pm
• Early admission is $80 and runs from Noon to 4 pm
• Presidio Main Lawn
• Date: TBD for 2026
• Visit their site to find tickets

April 2026

Cherry Blossom Festival

• Two weekend-long celebration every spring
• In SF's Japantown neighborhood
• Dates: Weekends on TBD
• Parade is on TBD
• Listen to traditional Japanese music, sample gourmet treats, and visit dozens of other vendors.
• Find additional details

Ocean Film Festival

• The 2026 festival is TBD
• More than 50 works that explore our amazing oceans
• Pieces about the ocean's ecosystem, interesting plants and animals, and more
• Visit their site for this year's films

Cesar Chavez Festival and Parade

• Celebrates the life and work of this labor and civil rights leader
• Date: TBD
• Parade starts at 11 am at Dolores Park
• The festival is on 24th Street between Folsom and Bryant from 10 am to 5 pm
• Festival includes entertainment, music, and arts & crafts booths

San Francisco International Film Festival

• Annual International Film Festival
• Features dozens of films and live events over a 5-day period
• Showcases narrative feature films, live action, animated shorts, television, and theatrical dramas
• Dates: TBD for 2026
• More on this year's event

Bay Area Dance Week

• 600+ free performances in San Francisco and the Bay Area
• Shows from both amateur and professional dancers
• 10-day event
• Dates: TBD for 2026

More Festival s in April 2026

• TBD: Daybreaker SF at Thrive City from 10 am to 1 pm
• TBD: Tenderloin Eid Street Fair, Jones & Eddy Streets, 12 pm to 5 pm
• TBD: French Gastronomy Festival, 10:30 am to 4 pm, Le Lycée Français of San Francisco
• TBD: Chocolate Salon and Festival, San Francisco County Fair Building, 11 am to 5 pm
• TBD: Open Studios at 1890 Bryant, 12 pm to 6 pm
• TBD: San Francisco's Elegant Wedding Fair, 12 pm to 4 pm at The Hibernia
• TBD: The Your Worst Nightmare Play Festival, 533 Sutter Street, 8 pm
• TBD: Earth Day Festival & Green Business Expo, Yerba Buena Gardens, 10 am to 3 pm
• TBD: Black Cuisine Fest, Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center, 11 am to 6 pm
• TBD: Latin Fest at Music City, 5 pm to 10 pm
• TBD: Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2025, 11 am to 6 pm, Hunters Point Shipyard
• TBD: Southeast Art and Soul Festival, 11 am to 7 pm, 1550 Evans Avenue

>> A calendar of more events in April

May 2026

Mission Carnaval Celebrations

• Dates: TBD
• Grand Parade is on Sunday along Mission Street from 9:30 am to around 2 pm
• Always the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend
• Street fair celebrating diversity in the neighborhood and throughout the world
• Focused on the Latin American and Caribbean cultures
• Food, music, and dancing in the streets
• The festival is free
• Learn more about Carnaval

Taiwanese American Cultural Festival

• Enjoy Taiwanese food, music, and other cultural activities
• Free and open to the public
• Event in Union Square from 10 am to 4 pm
• Date is TBD

More Festivals for May 2026

• TBD: Afrolistic Health Arts Festival, 4 pm to 6 pm
• TBD: Slavic Festival, May 2 (5 pm to 1 am) and May 3 (11 am to 10 pm), 2460 Sutter Street
• TBD: AAPI Heritage Festival, 12 pm to 3 pm at St. Mark's Urban Life Center
• TBD: Women's Medicine Fest SF | RENEW, 1 pm to 5 pm
• TBD: GourmexSF at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts from 6 pm to 9 pm
• TBD: Bottlerock in Napa Valley
• TBD: Cultural Festival in Chinatown, 11 am to 3 pm along Grant Avenue
• TBD: Union Street Festival along Union Street in the Marina from 11 am to 7 pm both days

>> May calendar of festivals

>> More May events in San Francisco

June 2026

North Beach Festival

• Dates are TBD
• From 11 am to 7 pm both days in the North Beach neighborhood
• Arts and crafts booths
• Gourmet food booths
• Stages with live entertainment
• Italian street painting and beverage gardens
• Children's activity area
• Admission is free
• Find more details here

Stern Grove Concerts in the Park

• Every Sunday afternoon from mid-June to mid-August
• Specific dates for 2026 are TBD
• Weekly outdoor musical festival
• Starts at 2 pm
• Admission is free, but you must register for tickets in advance
• Click for more details

Pride Parade & Festival

• Annual event with a large parade and festival
• Dates: June 27 & 28
• The parade is on Sunday morning along Market Street
• The festival is on both days in and around the Civic Center District near City Hall
• Click here for more details

Juneteenth Festival

• Date is TBD
• Celebrating the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
• Along Fillmore Street
• Live music, amusement park rides for the kids, other community resources, and activities
• Free and open to the public

Additional June Festivals

• TBD: Union Street Festival along Union Street in the Marina from 11 am to 7 pm both days
• TBD: Bay Area Indies Film Festival at the Delancey Street Screening Room (600 The Embarcadero) from 11 am to 5 pm
• TBD: InsectPalooza at the Minnesota Street Project from 12 pm to 3 pm
• TBD: Castro Art Mart on Noe Street between Market and Beaver Street from 12 pm to 5 pm

• TBD: SF Americanafest at O'Reilly's Pub in the Haight from 7 pm to 11 pm
• TBD: Cheese Plus Artisan Food Festival Block Party Celebration at 2001 Polk Street from 11 am to 4 pm
• TBD: Crystal Fair at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park from 10 am to 6 pm
• TBD: Rose in the Park at Huntington Park from 12 pm to 4 pm
• TBD: Lumpia Fest at 3521 20th Avenue from 10 am to 5 pm
• TBD: Juneteenth on the Waterfront at the Ferry Plaza from 9 am to 2 pm
• TBD: Chinatown Night Market from 5:30 pm to 9 pm
• TBD: SF Jazz Fest at the Jazz Center

• TBD: Filipino Be Free Festival at the Kapwa Gardens (Mission between 5th and 6th) from 5 pm to 10 pm
• TBD: Soy & Tofu Festival at St. Mary's Cathedral from 11 am to 5 pm
• TBD: Juneteenth Bayview Father's Day Festival at 903 Gilman Avenue from 11 am to 6 pm
• TBD: Foodwise Summer Bash at the Ferry Building from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
• TBD: Family Summer Carnaval in the Mission at 3215 Cesar Chavez from 11 am to 3 pm

>> Additional festivals in June

>> More events in June

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