Your Guide to

Grateful Dead Anniversary Events in San Francisco

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. 

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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.

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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