Festivals & Special Events
Live on Larkin Free Street Festival
A new free community street festival launches on Larkin Street with K-pop DJs, karaoke, local food, and family-friendly activities.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Larkin Street, San Francisco
Spring SF International Tea Festival 2026
The historic Ferry Building hosts an international tea festival with over 30 vendors across two days.
Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Ferry Building
The Blessed Madonna by Electroluxx
DJ powerhouse The Blessed Madonna headlines an Electroluxx night at Midway SF.
Friday, May 1, 2026 · Midway SF, San Francisco
Wage War - It Calls Me By Name Tour
Heavy rock band Wage War brings their It Calls Me By Name Tour to the legendary Fillmore.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco
Ravi Coltrane at SFJAZZ Center
Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane performs at the Miner Auditorium inside the SFJAZZ Center.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco
Mahjong After Dark
A late-night mahjong social event in San Francisco drawing hundreds of interested locals.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 PM · San Francisco
69th San Francisco International Film Festival
SFFILM's prestigious international film festival wraps up its final days at various SF venues.
Friday, May 1 – Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30 PM · Various Locations, San Francisco
Italiani Veri Musical Experience
A high-energy live Italian musical performance featuring international vocals at The Palace Theatre.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · The Palace Theatre, San Francisco
Ferry Flicks at Fort Point Beer Garden
Outdoor movie night at the Fort Point Beer Garden inside the Ferry Building, running select Fridays.
Friday, May 1, 2026 7:00 PM · Ferry Building, San Francisco
Tea. Dance.
An afternoon dance event at the SFAC Main Gallery tied to the Moving San Francisco exhibition.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 4:00 PM · SFAC Main Gallery, San Francisco
After Dark Thursday Nights at the Exploratorium
Adults-only evening at the Exploratorium featuring hands-on science exhibits, cocktails, and a curated theme.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 PM · Exploratorium, Pier 15, San Francisco
AAPI Heritage Month Day Market
A daytime market celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Yank Sing's Rincon Center location.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM · Yank Sing, Spear St, San Francisco