San Francisco

Festivals and Events in June

AIGA San Francisco Design Week

From June 2 to 12, 2026, explore 60-plus studio tours and 75 events throughout the week, featuring tech inventions to culture-changing products, human-centered design, and emerging fashion, and international architecture. San Francisco Design Week is an opportunity to experience the region's unique design talents, impact, and innovations.

San Francisco City FC

See the oldest community-owned soccer club in America in San Francisco this Summer. Home games will take place on June 3 and 7, 2026, and will be hosted at El Camino High School and Cox Stadium.

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Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Juneteenth on the Waterfront

Celebrate local Black-owned businesses at the sixth annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Kick off a month of Juneteenth celebrations in San Francisco with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community in front of the Ferry Building.

Fridays on Front Street

Check out San Francisco's newest free block party, Fridays on Front Street! On select Fridays, attendees can enjoy outdoor live music featuring local artists curated by Noise Pop. The event will also include street-side beer, various food pop-ups, sports, and games.

Escape From Alcatraz

Coming back for its 46th year, the highly coveted Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and Aquathlon will take over the waters and streets of San Francisco, June 6 to June 7, 2026. Watch Olympians, world champions, and a diverse array of athletes compete in harrowing conditions throughout historic San Francisco locations. 

Downtown First Thursdays

DFT is a free monthly street party held in Downtown San Franciheld on the first Thursday of each month from 5 to 10 p.m. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, martial arts, fashion, street performances, and many other surprises! The fun takes place on Second Street (between Market and Howard streets) and along neighboring alleyways. The event will also feature two 21+ outdoor bars on Minna and Natoma.

Drag Me Downtown

To celebrate Pride, Downtown San Francisco is hosting fierce pop-up drag shows at various businesses every Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. throughout June. Head downtown for unforgettable performances and vibrant celebrations all month long! This month-long series of events is FREE! 

Union Street Festival

Come celebrate at the Union Street Festival on June 6 to 7. The two-day-long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals, and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco's Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture, and community with live music, dance, food, local craft beers, cocktails, and mocktails

San Francisco Jazz Festival 

For more than 30 years, SFJAZZ presented the San Francisco Jazz Festival in venues around the Bay Area. With the opening of the SFJAZZ Center in 2013, the festival is now concentrated in the Center and the surrounding neighborhood, offering more than 30 shows.

Festa Coloniale Italiana

The Festa Coloniale Italiana is a free, fun, family event in the heart of North Beach. Head to Stockton Street between Union and Filbert streets on June 6 and June 7 for live music, dance lessons, and even a pizza-tossing demonstration! Local vendors and restaurants will be serving up their best Italian dishes, so nobody will go hungry!

Queer Women of Color Film Festival

The Queer Women of Color Film Festival showcases new films that reflect the lives of queer women of color and address the vital social justice issues that concern multiple communities. Experience the festival from June 12 to 14, 2026.

Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival

The Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival is a celebration of African American cinema and the African cultural diaspora, showcasing a diverse collection of emerging and established filmmakers; more than 10,000 films have been screened worldwide since the inaugural festival in 1998. The festival is from June 18 to 21, 2026.

Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival

The longest-running, largest, and most widely recognized LGBTQ film festival in the world, the Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival screens groundbreaking documentaries, features, touching short films, and cinematic classics. Tune in from June 17 to 27, 2026.

Juneteenth Celebration

Fillmore Corridor, Geary to Fulton Street

The oldest known celebration among African Americans across the U.S., the Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the announcement of the end of slavery in the U.S.; local events include musical performances, a car show, arts and crafts, children's activities, and various food vendors. The festival will take place on June 13, 2026. 

North Beach Festival

Columbus and Grant Avenue

San Francisco's oldest street fair, the North Beach Festival, delights with juried arts and crafts, live entertainment, Italian street painting, kids' chalk art area, animal blessings, gourmet food booths, beverage gardens, and other surprises. Enjoy the festival from June 20 to 21, 2026.

Stern Grove Festival

The Stern Grove Festival celebrates the season of free Sunday concerts featuring renowned music and dance groups set in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater in the heart of San Francisco. Concert dates are: June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 15, and August 16, 2026. 

San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade

San Francisco's annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride culminates with a festive parade from the Embarcadero to the Civic Center. The parade will take place on June 28, 2026.