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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 by online lottery prior to show date

2025 Concerts 

2 p.m.

June 15, 2025 The California Honeydrops
The Dip
Lottery opens May 4, 2025 

June 22, 2025 Channel Tres
Astu
Lottery opens May 11

June 29, 2025 Sleater-Kinney
Destroy Boys
Lottery opens May 18

July 6, 2025 Sf Symphony
With Special Guest Taimane
Lottery opens May 25

July 13, 2025 Phantogram
Ha Vay
Lottery opens June 1

July 20, 2025 Girl Talk
Chromeo
Lottery Opens June 8

July 27, 2025 Orville Peck
Jaime Wyatt
Lottery opens June 15

August 3, 2025 Michael Franti & Spearhead
Black London
Lottery opens June 22

August 10, 2025 The Pointer Sisters
Lyrics Born
Lottery opens May 29

The Big Picnic Weekend Two Day Benefit Concert

August 16, 2025 Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley
Stephen Marley
Lottery Opens July 5

August 17, 2025 Diana Ross
Lottery Opens July 6

Stern Grove concerts are an annual tradition but now require pre-registration for free reserved tickets 1 month prior to concert.

Redwood Park Concert Series

 Redwood Park Concert Series

Enjoy free live music at Transamerica Redwood Park on Saturday afternoons. By Transamerica Pyramid Center

Transamerica Redwood Park
600 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Free, transamericapyramid.com

2025 Concerts

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • May 3, 2025 Foxtails Brigade
  • May 10, 2025 Silver Bell Jazz Band
  • May 17, 2025 Liv Belda
  • May 24, 2025 Parlor Tricks
  • May 31, 2025 Silver Bell Jazz Band
  • June 7, 2025 Prophet Martian
  • June 14, 2025 Liv Belda
  • June 21, 2025 Parlor Tricks
  • June 28, 2025 Silver Bell Jazz Band

Enjoy live music at Transamerica Redwood Park on Saturday afternoons. Gather at the Redwood Stage for live performances by local Bay Area artists, set against the backdrop of towering redwoods. 

San Francisco Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts

Sundays, April-September

Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
Free. goldengateparkband.org

2025 Concerts

1 p.m. (except July 4 & Labor Day)

  • April 27, 2025, 2025 The Soul of the City since 1882: An Overture for season 143
  • May 4, 2025 Honoring Polish Culture
  • May 11, 2025 A "Pops" Mom's Concert
  • May 18, 2025 A Cast of Characters
  • May 25, 2025 Passionate Armenian Culture Celebration
  • June 1, 2025 Shining Stars - Celebrating Soloists
  • JUNE 8, 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
  • June 15, 2025 Golden Gate Park Band Festival & Father's Day
  • June 22, 2025 PRIDE: A Musical Celebration, 2025 Songs and Dances
  • July 4, 2025 Independence Day Celebration
  • July 6, 2025 Treasures of the Band World, 2025 Treasures of the Band World
  • July 13, 2025 Disney Magic
  • July 20, 2025 Bonnie Scottish Cultural Celebration
  • July 27, 2025 Our Annual Music for Kids Concert!
  • August 3, 2025 Honoring San Francisco History and San Francisco First Responders
  • August 10, 2025 Around the World in 90 Minutes
  • August 17, 2025 Saint Steven's Day Celebration of Hungarian Culture
  • August 24, 2025 Honoring Ukrainian Independence Day
  • September 1, 2025 9 to 5: a Labor Day Celebration
  • September 7, 2025 ¡Viva Mexico!
  • September 14, 2025 An Irish Celebration
  • September 21, 2025 "Ole!" Music and Dance of Spain
  • September 28, 2025 Season Finale: A Final Concert of Gratitude
Concerts are approximately 70 to 90 minutes in length. Programs subject to change. Check back often for updates. More program details will be on the calendar as they become available.

The Golden Gate Park Band has been presenting free concerts in Golden Gate Park for 142 years thanks to the generous support of San Francisco Grants for the Arts and public donations. Thank you for supporting the arts in San Francisco.

Union Square Tuesday Blues

Tuesdays

Union Square
San Francisco, CA
Free, visitunionsquaresf.com

2025 Concerts

4:30-6:30 p.m.

  • Apr 8, 2025 Keith Saunders Trio
  • Apr 15, 2025 Tiffany Austin
  • Apr 22, 2025 Masha Campagne
  • Apr 29, 2025 Mason Razavi
  • May 6, 2025 Quique Gomez and Rome Yamilov Duo
  • May 13, 2025 Thee Organ Trio (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood) ·
    May 20, 2025 Paul Steward
  • May 27, 2025 David Lechuga
  • June 3, 2025 Shane Dwight
  • June 10, 2025 John R Burr
  • June 17, 2025 Kid and Lisa Andersen
  • June 24: Nora Free
  • July 1, 2025 TBA
  • July 8, 2025 Julian Lopez
  • July 15, 2025 TBA
  • July 22, 2025 Patrick Wolff
  • July 29, 2025 Erika Oba

Union Square Lunch Break Music in the Square

Thursdays, April 10-July 31, 2025

 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Union Square
San Francisco, CA
Free, visitunionsquaresf.com

Apr 10, 2025 Mia D’Bruzzi
Apr 17, 2025 Skillet Licorice
Apr 24, 2025 Vince Charming
May 1, 2025 Alex Walsh
May 8, 2025 Mae Powell & Garrett Barley
May 15, 2025 Essie Thomas
May 22, 2025 Joel Gentes
May 29, 2025 Jesse Loren Strickman
June 5, 2025 Nathan X Moody
June 12, 2025 Tucker Owen
June 19, 2025 Sara Rodenburg
June 26, 2025 Jimbo Trout
 

Usually a single acoustic singer or duo at these free summer concerts in the Square.

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

2025 Concerts

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.

Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA

Sat, June 14, 2025, 2-4 p.m. Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu: Aloha ‘Āina
Hawaiian music and dancers

Thu, June 19, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sundra Manning, Organist
Funky, Fresh And Gritty Approach To The Hammond B3 Organ, Piano And Keyboards

Fri, June 20, 2025, 12-1 p.m. Circus Bella: Hoopla
Circus act with music, entertaining and lively

Sat, June 21, 2025, 12-1 p.m. &   2:15-3:15 p.m. Circus Bella: Hoopla

Thu, June 26 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mahsa & Marjan Vahda Singers
Voice rooted  in Iranian music

Thu, July 3, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Raye Zaragoza
 Feminism-powered folk and pop tunes

Thu, July 3, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Swing Music Revival Of The 1990, West Coast Jump

Sat, July 5, 2025, 2-3:30 p.m. Gamelan Sekar Jaya
  Balinese music and dance

Thu, July 10, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto
A leading practitioner of the koto, Japan's national instrument

Sat, July 12, 2025, 2-4 p.m. Hailu Mergia
Hailu Mergia Playing The Accordion Traditional Song Forms With American Jazz, Funk And Soul Music,

Thu, July 17, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Arun Ramamurthy Trio
Brooklyn Violinist Arun Ramamurthy Is An Indo-Jazz , Raga Music
Arun Ramamurthy Trio

Thu, July 24, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dani Offline
Jazz And Hip Hop

Thu, July 31, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Del Sol Quartet
Specializes In New Music.

Sat, August 2, 2025, 12-3 p.m. Viet Day Feat. Vân-Ánh Võ’s Blood Moon Orchestra
Diverse Sounds With Traditional Vietnamese Instruments

Sun, August 3, 2025, 12-4 p.m. Sf Uke Jam’s Summer Uke-Splosion
From Jazz And Bossa Nova To Hawaiian Classics And Reggae Remixes,

Thu, August 7, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Afrosolo Presents: Lady Bianca & The West Coast Caravan Of Allstars
Showcase Some Of The Region’s Unsung Heroes Of West Coast Blues.

Thu, August 7, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. Combo Chimbita
It Sounds Like Colombia, It Sounds Like New York City, It Sounds Like Nothing You’ve Heard Before.

Sat, August 9, 2025, 11:00am – 5 p.m. Pistahan
The 32nd Annual Pistahan Pavilions And Stages Presenting Both Traditional And Contemporary Music, Dance, Art, Crafts, Cuisine

Sun, August 10, 2025, 11:00am – 5 p.m. Pistahan

Thu, August 14, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Toninho Horta Quartet
Brazilian Jazz

Sat, August 16, 2025, 2-3:30 p.m. Marcus Shelby Orchestra: Blues And The Pursuit Of Freedom
Jazz And Blues

Thu, August 21, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wam Local Sirens Presents: B. Deveaux + Mare
Neo-Soul

Thu, August 28, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Trío Guadalevín
Son Huasteco And Son Jarocho Of Mexico To Afro-Oaxacan Music, Sephardic Jewish Melodies, Spanish Fandangos And Xácaras, Historic Arab-Andalusian Song, Italian Ciaccona And Moroccan Shabia.

Sat, August 30, 2025, 2-3:30 p.m. The Saúl Sierra Quintet: Caminos
Caminos Is An Eight-Part Pan-American Jazz Suite Celebrating The Diverse Musical Styles Of The Americas.

Sat, September 6, 2025, 2-4:30 p.m. Orquesta Akokán
Mambo, Son Montuno, Guarachas, Cha Cha Cha And Boleros.

Thu, September 11, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tom Rigney & Flambeau
Cajune And Zydeco

 Sat, September 20, 2025, 2-4:30 p.m. Samora Pinderhughes + Sol Development
Vocals, Jazz-Steeped Piano

Thu, September 25, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Bia Ferreira
Funky Beats, Reggae Grooves, And Soaring Soul Balladry.

Sat, September 27, 2025, 2-4 p.m. Movement Immigrant Orchestra
Ethio-Jazz Meeting Mexican Ranchera; Indian Classical Melodies Colliding With Eastern European Rhythms; Taiwanese Folk Songs Melding With Spanish Guitar

Thu, Oct 2, 2025, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lucía
Jazz Singer

Yerba Buena Gardens annual summer festival of music and performing arts also includes concerts designed for kids, circus and acrobatic acts, yoga and other events. We've selected the musical acts in this series, as our focus here is on free concerts & music. If you are interested in a variety of performing arts, be sure to check out their excellent summer line up!

 

Past bands at Stern Grove

2023: Snarky Puppy, Indigo Girls, Santigold, Lyle Lovett And His Large Band, Angelique Kidjo, Sf Symphony, Bob Moses, Buddy Guy, Patti Smith, The Flaming Lips 

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.

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