The 52nd Castro Street Fair Is Sunday, October 4
The Castro Street Fair runs Sunday, October 4, 2026 around Castro and Market Streets, with a $10 to $20 suggested donation at the gates and a 2026 theme of “Where We Belong.”
Festivals & Events
Oktoberfest on Front Returns to the Financial District Friday, September 18
Oktoberfest on Front takes over Front Street in the Financial District on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 2 to 10pm. Entry is free with an RSVP, with three bars pouring more than 70 beers.
Bay Area Chuseok Festival 2026: Free Korean Harvest Festival at the Presidio
The 8th annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival runs on the Presidio’s Main Parade Lawn on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11am to 4pm, with Korean food, live performances and vendors. Admission is free.
Comedy Day 2026: A Free Show in Golden Gate Park on September 20
Comedy Day returns to Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, September 20, 2026, a free five-hour outdoor show with more than 50 comedians on the bill.
BeChinatown Night Market Returns to Grant Avenue September 11
The free BeChinatown Night Market returns to Grant Avenue on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5pm to 9pm, with food vendors, live music, and lion dancing.
Fiesta de las Americas 2026 Returns to the Mission September 12
Calle 24’s free street festival is set for Saturday, September 12, 2026 on the 24th Street corridor, with stage schedules and the music lineup still to be published.
Folsom Street Fair 2026: Sunday, September 27 in SoMa
The Folsom Street Fair takes over Folsom Street between 7th and 13th on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11am to 6pm, with seven stages and a $10 to $20 suggested donation at the gate.
Flower Piano 2026 Brings a Dozen Pianos Back to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, September 10 to 20
Sunset Piano puts more than a dozen grand pianos across 55 acres of the San Francisco Botanical Garden from September 10 to 20, 2026, with about 130 booked acts and open play between sets.
Free Summer Events at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026
The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival programs free outdoor concerts, dance, and kids’ shows on the Great Lawn in SoMa through November 13, 2026. Here is the September lineup and what follows.
