Stern Grove Festival

June-August, Sundays

Stern Grove Free Summer Concerts
19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd.
San Francisco, CA
Free General Admission Reservations are required for entry,  sterngrove.org

Reserve tickets 1 month prior to show date with Limit of 4 tickets per reservation, online only!

2023 Concerts 

2 p.m.

June 18, 2023  Snarky Puppy
Isaiah Sharkey

June 25, 2023 Indigo Girls Full Band
Neko Case

July 2, 2023 Santigold
Ogi

July 9, 2023 Lyle Lovett And His Large Band
Andrew St. James

July 16, 2023 Angelique Kidjo
Jupiter & Okwess

July 23, 2023 Sf Symphony
Special Guest Lettuce

July 30, 2023 Bob Moses
Neil Frances

August 6, 2023 Buddy Guy
Eric Gales

August 13, 2023 Patti Smith
Bob Mould

August 20, 2023 The Big Picnic Starring The Flaming Lips
Alan Palomo (Neon Indian DJ

San Francisco SF Giants Levi's Stadium  Free Concerts

May-September, Fridays

Seals Plaza at Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107
Free, no game ticket required, mlb.com/ giants/ tickets/ specials/ levis-concert-series

2023 Concerts

5-7 p.m.

May 20, 2023 Stone Foxes
This concert is postgame in Seal Plaza

June 9, 2023 Fast Times

July 28, 2023 Las Chikas
Salsa, all female salsa band
laschikas.com

August 25, 2023 Mustache Harbor
Soft rock, yacht rock

September 29, 2023 Freestone Peaches

This free, San Francisco Giants pre-game event invites the public to attend great summer concerts. You don't need a ticket to watch, and you are welcome to buy a ball game ticket and come enjoy the game after the concert if you like. The concerts are held on select Friday, home game nights. Drink specials are offered during the concerts.

 

Union Square Summer Music Series

July, Saturdays

Union Square
San Francisco, CA
Free, visitunionsquaresf.com

2023 Concerts

1-4 p.m.

July 8, 2023 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
swing and blues.
lavaysmith.com

July 15, 2023 Barry 'The Fish' Melto
Founding member of the psychedelic rock band Country Joe and the Fish

July 22, 2023 Soul Glitch
Electro-Pop

Family activities and rotating food vendors. Public invited to this outdoor concert series.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts

2023 Concerts

Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
 info@goldengateparkband.org
illuminate.org

June 28, 2023 Joe Burke | Ray Vaughn | Lakeville

June 30, 2023, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dirty Cello
Rock played on a cello

July 2, 2023, 1-2:35 p.m. As American As Apple Pie
Conducted by German Gonzalez
American Symphonette No. 2, Mvt. 2 Pavanne ... Morton Gould
Variations on America ... Charles Ives
Commando March ... Samuel Barber
Fairest of the Fair ... Sousa
Porgy and Bess selections ... Gershwin, arr. Bennett
Fascinating Rhythm ... Gershwin, arr. Taylor
Them Basses ... Huffine
American in Paris ... Gershwin, arr. Krance
Teddy Bear's Picnic ... Bratton
Circus Bee March ... Henry Fillmore
Chester Overture ... William Schumann
The Stars and Stripes Forever ... Sousa

July 2, 2023, 4:30-7:30 Reggae Sunday with Irie Dole, DJ Guid8nce, DJ Trueverse

July 4, 2023, 1-2:35 p.m. July 4th Spectacular:
Dr Craig McKenzie, conductor
Star Spangled Banner ... Francis Scott Key
Stars and Stripes Forever ... Sousa
Sweet Land of Liberty ... James Sochinski
Shenandoah ... traditional/ Frank Ticheli
American Overture ... Joseph Wilcox Jenkins
Anchors Aweigh ... Zimmerman
American Patrol ... F Meacham
American Sinfonette, Mvt. 2 Pavanne ... Morton Gould
Armed Forces Medley
Hoe Down from Rodeo ... Aaron Copland
Chester Overture ... William Schumann
Over There - A Selection of World War I Songs ... arr. M.L. Lake
Salute to American Jazz ... Sammy Nestico
This Land is Your Land ... Woody Guthrie
You're a Grand Old Flag ... George M Cohen
National Emblem March ... E.E. Bagley

July 5, 2023 Singer/Songwriter Wednesday with Don Shearer | The Edelman Family Band | Country Risqué

July 7, 2023, 4:30-7:30 p.m. No Name Quartet Featuring Helen Palma

July 8, 2023, 12-4 p.m. San Francisco Folk Fest

 
JUL
09
Crucial Reggae Sunday: Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, & Special Guest DJ Nikka-T
Featuring DJ Guid8nce, DJ Nikka-T, Irie Dole
July 09 4:20 pm – 7:30 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



JUL
12
Singer/Songwriter Wednesday w/ The Nother Mother Brothers, Matt Jaffe, & Michael Vincent and U No Who
Featuring Matt Jaffe, Michael Vincent and U No Who, The Nother Mother Brothers
July 12 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



JUL
14
Friday Happy Hour with No Name Quartet featuring etaoin shrdlu
Featuring etaoin shrdlu
July 14 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



JUL
16
Crucial Reggae Sunday: Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, & Special Guest DJ Ren
Featuring DJ Guid8nce, DJ Ren, Irie Dole
July 16 4:20 pm – 7:30 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell


JUL
19
Singer/Songwriter Wednesday w/ JimBo Trout, Dave & Ray’s Magic Record Shoppe, & The Jim Ocean Trio
Featuring Dave & Ray’s Magic Record Shoppe, JimBo Trout, The Jim Ocean Trio
July 19 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



JUL
21
Friday Happy Hour: An Evening with Maurice Tani
Featuring Maurice Tani
July 21 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



JUL
23
Crucial Reggae Sunday: Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, & Special Guest Prince Levy & King I-Vier
Featuring DJ Guid8nce, Irie Dole
July 23 4:20 pm – 7:30 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



JUL
26
Singer/Songwriter Wednesday w/ Amy Obenski, Adrian West Band, & Michael Ahern
Featuring Adrian West Band, Amy Obenski, Michael Ahern
July 26 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell


JUL
28
Friday Happy Hour w/ Amy Obenski, Adrian West Band, & Michael Ahern
Featuring Tracorum
July 28 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



JUL
29
Humboldt County Music Showcase w/ Widdershins, ThunderCloud, & Red Hot Shame
Featuring Red Hot Shame, ThunderCloud, Widdershins
July 29 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell



July 30, 2023 Crucial Reggae Sunday: Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, & Special Guest OG The DJ and Sommertime Flow
Featuring DJ Guid8nce, Irie Dole, OG The DJ, Sommertime Flow
July 30 4:20 pm – 7:30 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell

 

Yerba Buena Gardens Music Festival

May-October, All Concerts are Free!

Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets
San Francisco, CA
Free, ybgfestival.org

Free Outdoor Performing Arts In Downtown San Francisco

2023 Concerts

May 6, 2023, 1-3:30 p.m. John Santos Sextet + The Afro-Peruvian Coalition
Season Kick-Off!

May 9, 2023, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Poetic Tuesdays With Litquake

May 11, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Ajyal Music Platform

May 13, 2023, 1-2:30 p.m. Co-Llab Choir Directed By Cava Menzies

May 18, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tom Rigney & Flambeau

May 18, 2023, 6-7:30 p.m. Danilo Y Orquesta Universal

May 20, 2023,1-3 p.m. Caamfest: Directions In Sound

May 23, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Poetic Tuesdays With Moad

May 25, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. CMC Older Adult Choir

May 26, 2022, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tiffany Austin
Jazz Vocalist

June 1, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Howard Wiley, saxophonist

June 3, 2023, 1-2:30 p.m. Melissa Cruz Flamenco

June 8, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Anita Lofton Project, guitar

June 10, 2023,1-3 p.m. SF Uke Jam's Summer Uke-Splosion

June 13, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Poetic Tuesdays With Litquake

 June 15, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Bongo Sidibe & The Tontons

June 15, 2023, 6-7:30 p.m. Cabanijazz Project

June 17, 2023, 1-3 p.m. La Mezcla + Laura Rebolloso

June 22, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jenny Lind Concert

June 23, 2023, 12-1 p.m.  Circus Bella's Bananas

June 24, 2023, 12-1 p.m. & 2:15-3:15 p.m. Circus Bella's Bananas

June 29, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Astu

 July 1, 2023, 1-3:30 p.m. Yosvany Terry & Gema Corredera + Arun Ramamurthy Trio

 July 6, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Rob Reich Swings Left

July 8, 2023 Get Free Festival

July 13, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Big Trippin

July 15, 2023, 1-3 p.m. Joe Bataan + La Doña

July 20, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Kohaku

July 20, 2023, 6-7:30 p.m. Karl Perazzo & Mike Spiro Y Su Conjunto Karabali

July 22, 2023, 1-2:30 p.m. Fiestas Fridas

July 27, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Aki Kumar

 July 29, 2023, 2-4 p.m. San Francisco Mime Troupe

 August 3, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. La Gente SF

August 5, 2023, 1-2:30 p.m. Afrosolo Arts Festival Presents Martin Luther Mccoy

August 10, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Salma El Assal & The Sudan Ensemble

August 12, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pistahan 30th Anniversary

August 13, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pistahan 30th Anniversary

August 17, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Brazil In The Gardens: Alessandro Penezzi & Fabiana Cozza

August 17, 2023, 6-7:30 p.m. Bululu

Sep 23, 2023, 1-3 p.m. Choreofest (Day One)

Sep 30, 2023, 1-3 p.m. Choreofest (Day Two)

YBG Festival presents classical, world, and jazz music, contemporary and traditional dance, theater, children's and family programs, and cultural events reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the region. The outdoor venue includes gardens, patios and places to stand or sit and mingle. You can buy food and bring it with you to eat while enjoying the amazing, free entertainment.

 

Past bands at Stern Grove

2021: Ledisi, Perfume Genius, San Francisco Symphony, Thievery Corporation, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, X | The Avengers, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Thundercat, Fitz & the Tantrums, Tower of Power  The Big Picnic Concert

2019:  Digable Planets | Bang Data | Los Van Van | Banda Sin Nombre| Galactic | Baby & The Luvies | San Francisco Symphony Edwin Outwater, Conductor | Mitski | Madeline Kenney | Toots And The Maytals | Lee Fields And The Expressions | San Francisco Ballet Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director | The Psychedelic Furs | Pink Martini | Barrio Manouche | The Isley Brothers 

2018 Peabo Bryoson & Jeffrey Osborne|  Ziggy Marley | Flavia Coelho |  M. Ward | Thao & The Get Down Stay Down | Mexican Institute Of Sound With Special Guests | Ginkgoa | Anoushka Shankar, Land Of Gold | Han Han | San Francisco Symphony | Jayce Ogren, Conductor  |  San Francisco Ballet | Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director | Femi Kuti And The Positive Force | Sol Development | Ronnie Spector And The Ronettes | The Humidors  | The Revolution | Big Blu Soul Revue

2017: Mavis Staples | Kev Choice Ensemble | Brazilian Girls | Moon Hooch | WAR | Malo | Amadou & Mariam | Ibibio Sound Machine | San Francisco Ballet | Los Angeles Azules | featuring Ximena Sarinana and Kinky | Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco | Eric Burdon and the Animals | The Stone Foxes | San Francisco Symphony | Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers | Fantastic Negrito | Kool & The Gang | Quinn DeVeaux

2016: Janelle Monae | George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic | Hieroglyphics | San Francisco Symphony | Joan Osborne's Soul Revue | Julieta Venegas | San Francisco Ballet | The O'Jays | Atomic Bomb! | The New Pornographers

2015: The Doobie Brothers | The California Honeydrops | Pacific Mambo Orchestra with Sheila E. and Marlow Rosado | Randy Newman | San Francisco Symphony | Amy Hanaiali'i | tUnE-yArDs| San Francisco Ballet| Mary Chapin Carpenter| Morris Day And The Time | Zakiya Harris

2014: Smokey Robinson | Patti Austin | Rufus Wainwright | Quartet San Francisco | Allen Stone
Yuna | Andrew Bird And The Hands Of Glory| Todd Sickafoose's Tiny Resistors | San Francisco Symphony | Funky Meters | Sugar Pie DeSanto | Sergio Mendes | LoCura | The Zombies | Vetiver

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.