29 upcoming festivals events
Hayes Valley Carnival
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
urday, July 19Runs from Noon to 4 p
The Hayes Valley Carnival is a long-standing outdoor festival in San Francisco. On Saturday, July 19, the street party on Hayes and Octavia Streets runs from noon to 4pm, with Circus Bella performing at 1pm and 3pm, free admission, carnival games, and prizes.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - July 19
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on July 19 featuring live music (artist TBA), a family-friendly summer event in the park.
Marin County Fair
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Marin County Fairgrounds
The Marin County Fair in San Rafael is a family-friendly summer county fair with rides, food vendors, live music, agricultural exhibits and activities for all ages.
Diggy Graves
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Independent
Dive into an electric Bay Area night as Diggy Graves headlines The Independent for the No Vacancy Tour, with Resentvul and Ryan Oakes fueling a raw, indie-tinged festival vibe under the venue's brick-and-stone glow.
TreasureFest July 2026
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is a monthly outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, and antique collectors, with food trucks and live music. Free admission and family-friendly fun from 10am to 4pm.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - July 26
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on July 26 featuring live music (artist TBA) — a casual, family-friendly summer event in the park.
Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 3:00 AM
Japantown, San Francisco
Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown, San Francisco on Aug 1, 2026 is an outdoor, family-friendly street festival celebrating Japanese culture with food, music, performances, and local vendors.
Outside Lands
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 4:00 AM
Outdoor multi-day music festival featuring eclectic acts across multiple stages, with art installations and food stalls in a vibrant outdoor setting; tickets via Front Gate Tickets.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - August 02
Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on Aug 2 — family-friendly summer performance (artist TBA).
Oakland First Fridays: Summer Festival
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 10:00 AM
Telegraph Avenue
Free monthly street festival on Telegraph Ave in Oakland celebrating art, culture, food, and music with performers, crafts, and street artists every first Friday.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - August 09
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor concert at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Aug 9; artist TBA — a family-friendly, picnic-style summer festival performance.
Napa County Fair
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Marin County Fairgrounds
Napa County Fair (Aug 6–9, 2026) in Napa is a family-friendly county fair featuring rides, agricultural and livestock exhibits, live music, food vendors, and community entertainment.
TreasureFest - August 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island as a free, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, and live music. Stroll the waterfront grounds from 10am–4pm to browse booths, savor bites from food trucks, and enjoy a Bay Area vibe.
Oakland First Fridays: Back to School
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 10:00 AM
Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Oakland First Fridays: Back to School turns Telegraph Avenue into a free, family-friendly street festival from 5–9 PM on the first Friday, with street artists, food artisans, craft makers, live performances, and DJs along the Telegraph corridor between West Grand and 27th Street.
TreasureFest September 2026
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is the Bay Area’s beloved outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, and antique dealers, plus food trucks and live music. Free admission and family-friendly, 10am–4pm on Sept 26, 2026.
Maker Faire–
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Maker Faire Bay Area is a hands-on DIY festival in Sept 2026 celebrating tinkering, tech, crafts and family-friendly maker demos across Bay Area locations with exhibits, workshops and community open houses.
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
An East Bay Tim Burton–inspired festival blending whimsy and macabre aesthetics with wine tastings, striped decor, and immersive art installations. Celebrate the director’s gothic whimsy through striking visuals, playful performances, and a twilight, photo-worthy festival atmosphere.
Castro Street Fair
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 3:00 AM
Castro Street
Castro Street Fair is a lively, community-driven street festival in San Francisco featuring live music, food vendors, local artists, and family-friendly activities celebrating the neighborhood spirit.
Santa Cruz County Fair
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
The Santa Cruz County Fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is a family-friendly community fair with rides, livestock shows, food vendors, live music and local exhibits across indoor and outdoor spaces.
Scottish Highlands Gathering and Games
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Pleasanton
A traditional Scottish Highlands gathering in the Bay Area (Pleasanton) featuring athletics, piping, dancing and family activities—check the organizer site for local dates and ticket details.
TreasureFest October 2026
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, food trucks, and live music from 10am to 4pm. Explore unique crafts, vintage finds, and tasty eats along the waterfront in the Bay Area.
Potrero Hill Festival
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 3:00 AM
Potrero Hill, San Francisco
Potrero Hill Festival is a family-friendly neighborhood street festival in San Francisco featuring local vendors, food, live music and community activities — a casual autumn day out for locals and visitors.
California Rum Festival 2026
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
Trader Vic's Emeryville
Italian Heritage Festival
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Italian Heritage Festival in the San Francisco Bay Area on Oct 20, 2026 celebrates Italian culture with food, music, history exhibits and family-friendly community events across Bay Area venues.
TreasureFest - November 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 at 2:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is a monthly outdoor festival featuring 400+ indie artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, food trucks, and live music. Free admission and family-friendly, 10am–4pm.
TreasureFest - December 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 2:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is a lively outdoor festival featuring 400+ artists, makers, designers, and antique collectors, alongside food trucks and live music. Free admission and family-friendly, 10am–4pm on December 26, 2026.
Another Hole in the Head
Mon, 30 Nov 2026
ion10 days of independent filmsDates: December 1 - 31 >>Full calendar of events for December
Another Hole in the Head is an annual San Francisco indie film festival (Dec 1–31) showcasing horror, sci‑fi, dark fantasy and exploitation films across multiple venues.
Breakfast of Champions Block Party
Thu, 31 Dec 2026
The Great Northern
Kick off 2027 with the Breakfast of Champions at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens: an 18-hour New Year’s Day block party weaving dawn-to-dusk beats across quirky venues, with advance tickets and festive energy.
TreasureFest
Sat, 27 Mar 2027 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for a breezy outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, and antique collectors, plus food trucks and live music. Enjoy free admission, a family-friendly vibe, and a day of markets and performances from 10am to 4pm.