San Francisco

Festivals and Events in June

Escape From Alcatraz

Coming back for its 43rd year, the highly coveted Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and Aquathlon will take over the waters and streets of San Francisco, May 31 to June 1, 2025. Watch Olympians, world champions, and a diverse array of athletes compete in harrowing conditions throughout historic San Francisco locations. 

Downtown First Thursdays

DFT is a free monthly street party hosted in Downtown San Francisco, taking place every first Thursday of the month from 5 to 10 p.m. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, martial arts, fashion, street performances, and many other surprises! The fun takes place on Second Street (between Market and Howard streets) and along neighboring alleyways ready for you to explore. The event will also feature two 21+ outdoor bars on Minna and Natoma.

SOSF

SoSF 2025 at Pier 80 is set to be the ultimate Pride celebration, bringing together a star-studded lineup including Kehlani, Kim Petras, Tinashe, Heidi Montag, Tinzo & Jojo, and more for a high-energy music festival honoring San Francisco’s rich LGBTQ+ history. Featuring live performances, immersive art, and a vibrant dance floor, the event promises an unforgettable night of music and community. A portion of proceeds will benefit the LYRIC Center for LGBTQ+ Youth, supporting the next generation of changemakers. Happening June 28, 2025—don’t miss out!

Drag Me Downtown

To celebrate Pride, Downtown San Francisco is hosting fierce pop-up drag shows at various businesses every Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. throughout June. Head downtown for unforgettable performances and vibrant celebrations all month long! This month-long series of events is FREE! 

Union Street Music Festival

The Union Street Music Festival brings the sound of summer to historic Union Street, this festival features local bands, arts and crafts booths, food and beverage gardens, community groups and unique sponsors.

San Francisco Jazz Festival

For more than 30 years, SFJAZZ presented the San Francisco Jazz Festival in venues around the Bay Area; with the opening of the SFJAZZ Center in 2013, the festival is now concentrated in the Center and the surrounding neighborhood and offers more than 30 shows.

Festa Coloniale Italiana

The Festa Coloniale Italiana is a free, fun, family event in the heart of North Beach. Head to Stockton Street between Union and Filbert streets on May 31 and June 1 for live music, dance lessons, and even a pizza tossing demonstration! Local vendors and restaurants will be serving up their best Italian dishes, so nobody will go hungry!

AIGA San Francisco Design Week

On June 2 to 8, 2025 Explore 60 plus studio tours and 75 events throughout the week featuring tech inventions to culture changing products, human-centered design, and emerging fashion to international architecture. San Francisco Design Week is an opportunity to experience the region’s unique design talents, impact and innovations.

Queer Women of Color Film Festival

The Queer Women of Color Film Festival showcases new films that reflect the lives of queer women of color and address the vital social justice issues that concern multiple communities. Experience the festival June 13 to 15, 2025.

Haight Ashbury Street Fair

Music, arts, crafts and food are the mainstay of the Haight Ashbury Street Fair celebrating the cultural history and diversity of one of San Francisco's most internationally celebrated neighborhoods, Haight-Ashbury. 

Across The Bay 12K and 5K

The Across the Bay 12k features a point-to-point journey starting in Sausalito, running across the Golden Gate Bridge, and finishing in Aquatic Park. The 5k starts and finishes in San Francisco. 

Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival

The Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival is a celebration of African American cinema and the African cultural diaspora showcases a diverse collection of emerging and established filmmakers; more than 10,000 films have been screened worldwide since the inaugural festival in 1998. 

Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival

The longest-running, largest and most widely LGBTQ cinema film exhibition in the world, Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival screens groundbreaking documentaries, features, touching short films and cinematic classics. 

Juneteenth Celebration

The oldest known celebration among African Americans across the U.S., the Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the announcement of the end of slavery in the U.S.; local event includes musical performances, a car show, arts and crafts, children’s activities and various food vendors. 

North Beach Festival

San Francisco's oldest street fair, the North Beach Festival, delights with juried arts and crafts, live entertainment, Italian street painting, kids’ chalk art area, animal blessings, gourmet food booths, beverage gardens and other surprises. Presented by the North Beach Business Association.  

Stern Grove Festival

The Stern Grove Festival celebrates the season of free Sunday concerts featuring renowned music and dance groups set in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater in the heart of San Francisco.

San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade

San Francisco's annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride culminates with a festive parade from the Embarcadero to the Civic Center.

Free Programs in Union Square Plaza

Every week, you can enjoy a variety of free activities in the middle of Union Square. From chess lessons and live music to crafting activities and juggling demonstrations, these programs are perfect for visitors of all ages. Be sure to stop by every second Saturday for special cultural activities, showcasing the diversity of San Francisco.