Your Guide toGrateful Dead Anniversary Events in San Francisco
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of the most influential bands to ever come out of San Francisco at these exciting events.
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.
Bookmark this page so you won't miss any of the exciting anniversary events as they continue to be announced!
Grateful Fridays
The Magic Theatre
An ongoing series of live music and performance, Grateful Fridays will feature a Dead tribute band, poet Norman Zelaya, and others. Tickets available now through October.
Steal Your Faight: Grateful Dead Night at The Faight
473A Haight St.
The Faight Collective is hosting a Grateful Dead Band Night every Thursday til August 28th! Come from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. to enjoy live music and a Shakedown Street vendor market.
Haight Street Daydream
Haight Street
For summer Saturdays, the merchants of Haight-Ashbury will activate the neighborhood from noon to 6 p.m. Come explore special sales and promotions from local businesses, enjoy live performances, and engage in fun of activities to celebrate The Grateful Dead. Confirmed event dates are June 21, July 19, and August 16.
Mickey Hart: Art at the Edge of Magic
Haight Street Art Center
Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart will be displaying his art work for the first time in a San Francisco gallery, July 24 - September 21. Visit the Haight Street Art Center to see his remarkable paintings and prints that were created through a unique marriage of materials and music.
Exploring the Grateful Dead at Manny's
3092 16th St.
Enjoy three special programs at Manny's to explore the past, present and future of the Grateful Dead's music and culture.
Built to Last - A Look Back at the Legacy of the Grateful Dead
On July 29, join Dennis McNally, Nicholas Meriwether, and Peter Richardson to discuss the Grateful Dead’s formative years, their influence on 1960s counterculture, and the innovative spirit that made their concerts social laboratories for musical and psychological exploration.
Live or Dead - Six Decades of Live Shows with the Grateful Dead
How has the band's music, artistry and culture stayed so relevant, lively, and magical all these years later? On July 30, hear from Julia Goldberg of Treatment Studios (the creative team behind the Dead and Company's shows at Sphere) and Mary Conde, Production Director at Another Planet Entertainment (the co-producer with Live Nation of the Golden Gate Park Dead and Company shows) as they reflect on the band's unparalleled live show legacy.
The Music Never Stops - the Future of the Dead
On July 30, join David Gans, host of the acclaimed Grateful Dead Hour and Tales from the Golden Road along with Dean Budnick, Editor-in-Chief of Relix Magazine, a music publication originally created to connect people who recorded Grateful Dead concerts, to discuss how the band's music and culture continue to thrive across generations.
The Heart of Town
Pier 48
The San Francisco Giants and Relix are teaming up to present The Heart of Town, a special three-night concert series celebrating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary and the enduring spirit of San Francisco. Grahame Lesh & Friends host the shows from July 31 to August 2 at Pier 48 in Mission Rock, located just steps from Oracle Park.
Len Dell’Amico on Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead
100 Larkin St.
Head to the San Francisco Public Library on July 31 to discover the inside story of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead by filmmaker Len Dell’Amico, one of the few non-band members welcomed into the Dead's inner circle. He'll be joined by music journalist Dean Budnick.
Jerry Garcia Street
4540 Mission St.
It's finally happening! As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations, the block of San Francisco that Jerry Garcia once called home will be renamed in his honor. Be there for the unveiling at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 1.
Dead & Company: Live in San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
The biggest event of this summer-long celebration comes August 1-3, when Dead & Company will play three shows in Golden Gate Park. If you've ever wanted to time travel to the Summer of Love, this is the closest you may ever get!
Shakedown Street
Golden Gate Park
Before the shows start in Golden Gate Park, visit Shakedown Street, a Deadhead marketplace full of handmade art, screen-printed shirts, crystals, and more. The market will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., August 1-3, along Golden Gate Park's JFK Promenade, between Transverse Drive and Blue Heron Lake Drive. It's free to browse. Be aware that no food or beverage vendors will be on site and that alcohol is prohibited along Shakedown Street.
23rd Annual Jerry Day
McLaren Park
No one is more synonymous with the Grateful Dead than lead guitarist and San Francisco native Jerry Garcia. It's no wonder, then, that he's had his own city holiday for more than 20 years! Head to the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater on Saturday, August 2 for an afternoon of rock 'n' roll. The theater will open at 11 a.m. and the show will start at 11:30.
The Official Jerry Day After Party
Various Locations
The fun doesn't end after the concert! On Sunday, August 3, a number of bars and restaurants in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood—where Jerry Garcia grew up—will be hosting live performances and offering special discounts.
Haight Street Parties at O'Reilly's Pub
O'Reilly's Pub
Visit this classic Haight-Ashbury pub for excellent pre- and post-show concerts scheduled around the main event in Golden Gate Park. On Thursday, July 31, hear Peter Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang. On Friday, August 1, celebrate Jerry Garcia's birthday with Playing the Dead. Lastly, the Joe Marcinek Band will take the stage on Saturday, August 2.
PROMISELAND After Parties
The Great Northern
Keep on truckin' after Golden Gate Park with these after parties at San Francisco's legendary Great Northern. Scheduled performers include Steve Molitz, Wally Ingram, Angeline Saris, and more.
After Parties at the 4 Star Theater
4 Star Theater
Get your tickets now to hear Hartle Gold Band, Aardvark, and Grateful Sunday at one of the Richmond neighborhood's most popular live music venues. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.; shows start at 10:30 p.m.
Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test After Party
Public Works
Get ready to keep the vibes alive after Dead & Co light up Golden Gate Park, with performances featuring Zion Rock Godchaux, the son of former Grateful Dead members Donna Jean and Keith Godchaux.
After Parties at the Balboa Theater
Balboa Theater
The Outer Richmond will keep the party going well into the night all weekend long. Expect to hear Grateful Dead classics and much more from this eclectic line-up of artists.
AXIAL TILT
859 O'Farrell St.
Head to the Great American Music Hall on August 3 for a five-hour Grateful Dead extravaganza featuring an acoustic set and two electric sets. AXIAL TILT is an all-out party in honor of the music, life, harmony, and spirit of togetherness inspired and personified by The Grateful Dead.
Harmonic Jam
Thrive City
Get ready to jam with the best of the Bay’s Jam Scene, including Jay Lane & The Mayehm, Angeline Saris, Jon Chi, and more. This outdoor concert event, with plenty of local food and beverage vendors, begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8. The event is free, but capacity is limited.
San Francisco Giants Jerry Garcia Tribute Night
Oracle Park
Head to the ballpark on Monday, August 12 for an immersive game day experience filled with the iconic music of Jerry Garcia. The Bay Area psychedelic-soul collective Moonalice will perform before the first pitch. Moonalice is known for their exuberant and unique brand of rock-tinged Americana that takes inspiration from the Dead and other great acts of the 60s.
46th Annual Haight Street Fair
Haight Street
For almost half a century, the Haight Street Fair has invited one and all to party in the haven of hippiedom. Expect live performances from legendary acts as well as up-and-comers. Experience the fun for yourself on Sunday, September 7.
Tyler is the Sr. Manager of Global Content & Communications at San Francisco Travel. He has lived in San Francisco since 2015 and has been part of the San Francisco Travel team for just as long. He enjoys splashy production numbers and outdoor sporting events equally, which means you can usually find him at one of San Francisco’s many great theaters or at Oracle Park, cheering on the Giants.
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