Free things to do in San Francisco

SF Live brings free concerts and local performances to public spaces and neighborhood venues around San Francisco.

Illuminate presents free live music at the Golden Gate Bandshell, with community-friendly shows across jazz, soul, singer-songwriter, and local bands.

A free outdoor performing arts festival with music, dance, theater, circus, and family programming in downtown San Francisco.

A long-running free summer concert series in Stern Grove with major artists, picnic energy, and a very social outdoor crowd.