Events

Carnaval Grand Parade 2026 — Mission District

Carnaval Grand Parade — Sunday May 24, 10 AM, 60 contingents, 5,500+ artists. Mission District. Free.

The Mission District

SF AAPI Cocktail Week 2026

4th annual SF AAPI Cocktail Week — May 24–25, multi-venue tastings and bar takeovers.

SFMOMA Free Community Day — Matisse Opening

Free museum-wide admission at SFMOMA on Sunday May 24, marking the public opening of "Matisse's Femme au ch…

SFMOMA

USS San Francisco (CA-38) Memorial Ceremony — Lands End

Memorial Day weekend ceremony at the USS San Francisco memorial at Lands End — Sunday May 24, 11:30 AM, free.

Hayes Valley Comedy Night at The Function

Free comedy night in Hayes Valley featuring top notch comedians in a chic upscale venue. Non stop laughs an…

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band brings live orchestral music to celebrate Armenian culture. Free outdoor concert …

Golden Gate Park

This Week

87 events

Carnaval Grand Parade 2026 — Mission District

Carnaval Grand Parade — Sunday May 24, 10 AM, 60 contingents, 5,500+ artists. Mission District. Free.

The Mission District

SF AAPI Cocktail Week 2026

4th annual SF AAPI Cocktail Week — May 24–25, multi-venue tastings and bar takeovers.

SFMOMA Free Community Day — Matisse Opening

Free museum-wide admission at SFMOMA on Sunday May 24, marking the public opening of "Matisse's Femme au ch…

SFMOMA

USS San Francisco (CA-38) Memorial Ceremony — Lands End

Memorial Day weekend ceremony at the USS San Francisco memorial at Lands End — Sunday May 24, 11:30 AM, free.

Hayes Valley Comedy Night at The Function

Free comedy night in Hayes Valley featuring top notch comedians in a chic upscale venue. Non stop laughs an…

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band brings live orchestral music to celebrate Armenian culture. Free outdoor concert …

Golden Gate Park

Festivals & Events

83 events

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade

The Bay Area's most vibrant celebration of Caribbean and Latin culture returns with music, dancing, and col…

52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue

The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department fires up their annual barbecue tradition. Free community gathering…

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Hell’s Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen at Orpheum Theatre on May 24, 2026.

2026 Memorial Day in Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden

2026 Memorial Day in Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden at Event Details on May 24, 2026.

Memorial Day Bonfire Night at Ocean Beach

Ring in the long weekend with a bonfire on the sand at Ocean Beach. Free event on Memorial Day evening.

MAY27WED

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow)

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow) on May 27, 2026.

Concerts & Gigs

155 events

CONCERTS & GIGS

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band brings live orchestral music to celebrate Armenian culture. Free outdoor concert …

Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration

Pianist Sarah Cahill celebrates composer Terry Riley's 90th birthday with a performance of his remarkable p…

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

$40

CONCERTS & GIGS

Rhonda Benin feat. Tammy Hall

Rhonda Benin brings her powerhouse vocals to Keys Jazz Bistro for a night of soulful jazz and blues, backed…

Sammy Obeid at Cobb’s Comedy Club

Comedian Sammy Obeid performs at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on May 24, 2026.

TK from Ling tosite sigure – Tour 2026 North America at The Fillmore

TK from Ling tosite sigure plays The Fillmore on May 26, 2026. Tickets via Ticketmaster.

Andres Cepeda

Andres Cepeda performs at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on May 26, 2026 at 8:00 pm.

Food & Drink

3 events

FOOD & DRINK

Parks4All: Brewfest 2026

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's fourth annual beer festival takes over the Presidio on May 30.…

South Side Beer Ride Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle

Hop on a free monthly shuttle connecting South Side breweries. A casual, social way to explore the neighbor…

AUG5WED

FOOD & DRINK

South Side Beer Ride: Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle

Free monthly brewery shuttle on August 5 at 6:30 pm. No venue details provided.

Community & Markets

18 events

MAY26TUE

COMMUNITY & MARKETS

SF History Night: Pacific Heights

Explore the architectural and cultural heritage of Pacific Heights at this free evening history talk. Learn…

SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026

Free night market in Noe Valley on May 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

MAY27WED

COMMUNITY & MARKETS

Free Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion at Yerba Buena Gardens

Free outdoor dance event at Yerba Buena Gardens on May 27, 2026 at noon.

COMMUNITY & MARKETS

Free SF Community Hike: Cannabis + Wellness at Twin Peaks

Join a Terps & Trails community hike blending cannabis, mycology, and wellness at Twin Peaks. Free outdoor …

Build, Treat, Heal: A Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza Medical Aid

Fundraiser for Gaza medical aid at Gray Area on May 30, 2026. Noon start.

Patchwork Redwood City Craft Fair

Local makers take over Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City for this free, one day craft festival. Pa…

The Independent

Theatre & Stage

16 events

American Conservatory Theater (ACT)

2026/27 Season at American Conservatory Theater

ACT announces its 2026/27 season. Check the theater's website for full lineup, dates, and ticket details.

MAY26TUE

$20

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Amy Tan in Conversation With George McCalman

Award-winning author Amy Tan appears as the first Kirkpatrick Speaker of 2026, in conversation with George …

JUN4THU

Evolution of a Snake: The Showgirl Experience

Evening performance at Cobb's Comedy Club on June 4, 2026. Tickets available via Ticketmaster.

The Confessional: A Wild Sins & Secrets Improv Comedy Show

Catch an edgy improv comedy show where performers spill secrets and confess their wildest moments. Hilariou…

JUN10WED

A Trojan Woman by Sara Farrington

Stop the Wind Theatricals presents A Trojan Woman by Sara Farrington at Magic Theatre on June 10, 2026.

Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem

San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck and special guests read at the Main Library's monthly poetry …

Clubbing & Nightlife

44 events

CLUBBING & NIGHTLIFE

Hayes Valley Comedy Night at The Function

Free comedy night in Hayes Valley featuring top notch comedians in a chic upscale venue. Non stop laughs an…

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series

An electrifying night celebrating Carnival Day SF, Africa Day, and Memorial Day with afrodancehall vibes. F…

Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy

CLUBBING & NIGHTLIFE

Sunday FUNday Stand-up Comedy at Cheaper Than Therapy

Live stand-up comedy at Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy in Union Square. Five to six hand-picked comedians perf…

CLUBBING & NIGHTLIFE

Jay de Lys at Halcyon SF

Argentine DJ Jay de Lys makes his US debut at Halcyon SF with support from Sebastian Fox and Gomezzy. 21+ e…

Memorial Day Party – Local/Global

All-female DJ crew spinning Bay Area hip-hop, funk, soul and global sounds at Madrone Art Bar. 5–9pm, no co…

Industry Night at Emporium SF: Free Game Tokens Every Monday

Swing by Emporium every Monday for Industry Night and score 8 free game tokens. Perfect excuse to hit the a…

Family & Kids

10 events

SF’s Free Kids Music Festival in Golden Gate Park

Bring the kids for a morning of live music in Golden Gate Park. This free festival celebrates music for fam…

Golden Gate Park

JUN2TUE

$6 Drive-In Movie Night

Catch a flick under the stars at this affordable drive-in experience in Concord and San Jose. Just $6 per c…

JUN2TUE

Free First Tuesdays at Conservatory of Flowers

Get into the Conservatory of Flowers for free on the first Tuesday of each month. Golden Gate Park's stunni…

Conservatory of Flowers

JUN5FRI

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Get free admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History on June 5. A great chance to explore natural…

JUN14SUN

SFMOMA Free Family Day

SFMOMA opens its doors free to families and intergenerational groups on June 14, 2026. Get tickets in advance.

JUN14SUN

17th Annual 3-Legged Dog Picnic w/ Pup Fashion Show

San Francisco's beloved Three-Legged Dog Picnic returns for its 17th year, celebrating tri-pawed pups and t…

Sports & Active

7 events

SF Official Champions League Final Watch Party

KICKIT365 brings the 2026 Champions League Final to Splash Sports Bar with doors opening at 8 AM and kickof…

MAY31SUN

Valkyries vs. Aces

Golden State Valkyries take on the Aces at Chase Center on May 31, 2026. WNBA basketball at San Francisco's…

Intro to Personal Safety & Self Defense Class

Learn practical self defense techniques in this free introductory class. Perfect for anyone looking to buil…

JUN7SUN

Sundays at the Beach Chair Yoga

Free chair yoga session on the Great Highway in SF. Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 pm.

JUL4SAT

California Classic presented by CarMax

Sports event at Chase Center on July 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Free Sundays at the Beach Chair Yoga Day

Free chair yoga class at Great Highway on August 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Art & Exhibitions

34 events

ART & EXHIBITIONS

SFMOMA Free Community Day with Matisse Exhibition

SFMOMA opens its doors free to the public on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with full access to the entire museum in…

Free Curator-Led Tour: Queer + Trans Movements Exhibit

Join a free curator-led tour exploring how queer and trans communities harness creativity to build culture …

MAY29FRI