Eventsin San Francisco
From music festivals to cultural events, there's always something new and exciting happening in San Francisco.
San Francisco is a city for the bold; the creative; the loud, proud, and iconoclastic. No matter when you visit, there will be events happening across the city that offer you the chance to unleash your inner San Franciscan. Whatever your niche, you'll find it here—and we invite you to celebrate it. Here are some upcoming events in San Francisco that you shouldn't miss.
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The Festivals of San Francisco
San Francisco has always embodied a welcoming culture, and its annual festivals and events are a perfect representation of that. These uniquely San Francisco festivals represent the city's expressions of pride, diversity, and individuality.
Celebrate 60 Years of The Grateful Dead
Want to get a taste of that Summer of Love spirit? You'll have plenty of opportunities as San Francisco commemorates the 60th anniversary of one of the most influential bands of that era, the Grateful Dead.
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Festivals & Events
By Month
The City by the Bay is blessed with eclectic and entertaining cultural events all year long. Explore each month to get a look at what's going on in San Francisco.
You'll have time of your life visiting San Francisco during May. Here are our top picks for the month's festival and events you need to attend.
June is the month to be in San Francisco. Here are the top picks for festivals and events to attend during the month.
Explore events in San Francisco this July! Listen to the Filmore Jazz Fest, run in the SF Marathon, and strap on your leather for Up Your Alley.
August is the end of Summer for some, but not in San Francisco. It's the beginning. Here's what you should do.
Summer might be over elsewhere, but the season's just getting started in San Francisco. Experience our best weather and these great events.
October is the heart of "Second Summer" in San Francisco. Here's our guide to the can't-miss events during the month.
There's a lot to be thankful for in November. Here are the top festivals and events to attend in San Francisco.
As the year is winding down, the place to be is San Francisco. Our top festivals and events during December are just a click away.
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Trip Inspiration
From San Francisco Pride to Carnaval, from Fleet Week to Bay to Illuminate SF, our calendar is full of events and festivals all year round. Check out more annual celebrations to inspire your next trip to the City by the Bay.
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Check out these ten “only in San Francisco” events throughout the year.
From the stage to the club to the streets, San Francisco's dance scene is one of the best year-round.
A one-of-a-kind event invites the cannabis-curious to explore the innovative world of hash products.
Brighten up your visit to San Francisco by attending these eclectic festivals and celebrations, some of which date back more than 100 years.
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Here's how to experience and enjoy San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair, the world's largest leather event.
Your guide to one of San Francisco's biggest LGBTQ+ community events outside of Pride.
Countless art, music, dance, and theater organizations create and produce outstanding outdoor performances year-round.