San Francisco Festivals in 2022 & 2023

Updated: June 8, 2022

The streets are alive again in 2022 and 2023 with the San Francisco festivals and street fairs. Many of these SF events draw hundreds of people and are a tradition in many of these neighborhoods.

Entrance is free to many of them. At most festivals, you can walk the streets and enjoy live music, food and drinks. You can also visit booths with original art work, crafts, jewelry and more.

Types of SF Festivals

Click the links below for a list of popular annual festivals based on interests.

June 2022

North Beach Festival

Dates are 6/18 & 6/19
From 10 am to 6 pm 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 Festival Free Concerts in the Park

Every Sunday afternoon from mid-June to mid-August
Specific dates for 2022 are June 12 - August 14
Weekly outdoor musical festival
Starts at 2pm
Admission is free
Click for more details

Union Street Festival

6/4 & 6/5
In the Marina District, on Union Street between Gough and Fillmore
Crafts booths and food from local vendors
Live entertainment and kids activities
Admission is free
Click here for more details

SF Jazz Fest

6/8 - 6/19
Two week long festival of jazz performances
All performances are virtual this year

Haight Street Fair

Date: Postponed on June 8, might move to the end of the Summer
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

Gay Pride Parade & Festival

Annual event with a large parade and festival
Dates: 6/25 & 6/26
Parade is on Sunday morning along Market Street
Festival is both days in and around the Civic Center District near City Hall
Click here for more details

Juneteenth Festival

Date is 6/19
It's the 3rd year for this festival, celebrating the 157th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Gilman Park near Candlestick Park
Live music, amusement park rides for the kids, other community resources and activities
Free and open to the public
Click here for more details

Ethnic Dance Festival

Four weekends of dance performances, workshops, panel discussions and more
TBD

>> Additional festivals in June

>>More events in June

>>June concert calendar

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July 2022

Stern Grove Festival Free Concerts in the Park

Every Sunday afternoon from mid-June to mid-August
Specific dates for 2022 are June 12 - August 14
Weekly outdoor musical festival
Starts at 2pm
Admission is free
Click for more details

Soy & Tofu Festival

7/2
Japantown Peace Plaza
Sample soy and tofu products from a variety of vendors
Enjoy live music from Asian American performers
Participate in the interactive games
Attend an educational session on the uses of soy

SF Free Folk Festival

July 16, 2022 (Online only)
One full day of music, dance workshops, concerts, crafts and more
Free festival, but you can support the festival with a donation

Fillmore Jazz Festival

Moving to the fall in 2022
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

Yerba Buena 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
Click here for this year's full schedule of performances

>> July festivals calendar

>> More events in July in San Francisco

>> Concert calendar for July

August 2022

Outside Lands Festival

One of the largest outdoor live music festivals in SF
Dates: 8/5 - 8/7
In Golden Gate Park on the western side of San Francisco
Features gourmet food, internationally recognized wines and work of hundreds of arts on display.
Click here for this year's line-up and event details

Nihonmachi Street Fair

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 8/6 - 8/7
Click here for details

Stern Grove Festival Free Concerts in the Park

Every Sunday afternoon from mid-June to mid-August
Specific dates for 2022 are June 12 - August 14
Weekly outdoor musical festival
Starts at 2pm
Admission is free
Click for more details

>> More events in August in SF

>> Concert calendar for August

September 2022

Chinatown Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

2022 Dates are TBD
Starts with a parade on Saturday morning
Features live entertainment, arts & crafts, and traditional food all weekend long
11am to 6pm both days
Click here for more details and the full entertainment schedule

Folsom Street Fair

9/25 date is TBD
Worlds largest leather & fetish event
From 11 am to 6 pm
On Folsom Street between 8th and 13th Streets
Admission is free

Oktoberfest by the Bay

2022 Dates are TBD
At SF's Pier 48
Enjoy German food, beer, and entertainment
Head over during one of four sessions during the weekend
Find out more here

Fringe Festival

Grassroots theater festivals
2022 Dates: 9/8 - 9/17
All performances at the Exit Theaterplex at 156 Eddy Street
35 groups performing 150 shows

A Taste of Greece

SF's only Greek Food Festival
In the Mission at the Annunciation Cathedral
2022 dates are TBD
Enjoy traditional food, music, and wine

>> More events in September

>> Full concert calendar for September

October 2022

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Free Bluegrass Festival held in Golden Gate Park
Dates: 9/30, 10/1 & 10/2
Music is free, dozens of food and beverage vendors on hand selling a variety of items
Find additional details

Castro Street Fair

Date is 10/2 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 festival details

Fleet Week San Francisco

Date: 10/2 - 10/10
Along the waterfront in both Fisherman's Wharf and the Marina Districts
Thousands of people attend every year
Blue Angels perform over the weekend
See pictures from previous years and find the calendar of events

Litquake

Longest running literary festival in SF
Dates are 10/6 - 10/22
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
In Potrero Hill on 20th between Wisconsin and Missouri
Local musicians, food, historians, and other activities for the entire family

>> More events in October

November 2022

Dance Film Festival

Date: 11/3 - 11/6
All films focus on the art of dance
Most films show at the Bravo Theater in San Francisco

Ski & Snowboard Festival

Explore the latest ski and snowboard gear for the upcoming snow season
Sip wine and brews along the way
Pier 35
Dates are TBD

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
Entire list of tree lighting ceremonies in SF this year

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
11/11 - 11/13

Craft Festivals at Fort Mason

Offer unique pieces from popular local and national artists
Buy gifts for the holidays or yourself
Offer everything from jewelry to art work
West Coast Craft Fair: TBD
Renegade Craft Fair: TBD
Find more details on the Fort Mason page

Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Drive through food and online events/shopping only
Offers the history at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Enjoy food, crafts, and entertainment
Five weekends in November & December
All activities are at the Cow Palace
Dates: 11/19 - 12/18

>> Full calendar of events in November

December 2022

Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Drive through food and online events/shopping only
Dates for 2022: 11/19 - 12/18
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

International Festival of Short Films

Date is 12/5 - 12/11
All films play at the Roxie Theater in the Mission
Shorts about important moments in people's lives including gains and losses, aspiration, and giving everything for your dream

Tree Lighting Ceremonies & 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
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: December 1 - 15, 2022

>> Full calendar of events for December

January 2023

ZAP Wine Festival

Wine festival focused on Zinfandel wines
Offers the best Zins from California producers and beyond
At the Presidio and the Four Seasons Hotel
Date: TBD
More details on this year's event

Martin Luther King Jr. Festival and March

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

Bay Area Brews Festival

Sample wines from dozens of national and international brewers
Enjoy gourmet food from SF's famous food trucks (food sold separately)
General admission $50 from 1pm to 4pm or from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
VIP admission $70 from Noon to 4pm
Fort Mason Center
Date: TBD

SF Sketchfest

San Francisco comedy festival
Performances at venues throughout the city
2023 Dates: 1/20 - 2/5
More event details and the full schedules

>> More things to do in January

February 2023

Chinese New Year's Street Festival & Parade

Dates: 2/4 & 2/5
Parade is on 2/4
Fair includes traditional dancing, art, and Chinese food
Discover lion dancing, calligraphy, and other activities
Click here for more details

SF Giants Fan Fest

2023 Date is TBD at Oracle Park
Meet some of the players, get autographs, and pick up single game tickets
Find gear for the 2022 season
Get your picture taken with the World Series trophies
Meet other SF Giants fans
Click here for more details and ticketing information

SF Indie Fest

Independent Film Festival heading into its 23rd year
Show include the best in independent, alternative and subversive movies from around the world
One of SF's largest film festivals
2023 dates are TBD

Noise Pop Festival

Independent film, art, and music
2023 Dates are TBD
Several venues around San Francisco

>> More on these and other SF festivals in February

March 2023

Saint Patrick's Day Parade & Block Party

Parade: TBD, starts at 11:30 am
At Civic Center Plaza in the heart of the city
Block Party: Sunday, March 13 at 45th Avenue and Sloat
Live music, cold beer and dancing
See pictures and learn more about this SF parade

>> More details on our March festivals

April 2023

Ocean Film Festival

2023 festival is on TBD
More than 50 works that explore our amazing oceans
Pieces about the ocean's ecosystem, interesting plants and animals and more

Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival

Celebrates the life and work of this labor and civil rights leader
Date: TBD
Parade starts at 11 am at Dolores Park
Festival is on 24th Street between Treat and Bryant from 12pm to 5pm
Festival includes entertainment, music and arts & crafts booths
More information on this year's event

International Film Festival

65th Annual International Film Festival
Features over 150 films and live events over a two week time period
Showcases narrative feature films, live action, animated shorts, television and theatrical dramas
Dates: TBD
More on this year's event

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