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Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is an independent nonprofit presenting 6 months of admission-free performances reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the Bay Area. Programs are outdoors, family-friendly and ADA accessible.
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is the honored recipient of the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District’s 2018 inaugural award for Excellence in Community Placemaking
Weekend Sessions
The Festival's flagship series of world-class music, dance and theater. A new experience every weekend.
Guest Presentation – Sunset Sound System Spring Picnic
Sun, Apr 27, 11:00am – 7:00pm
Salsa Nights!
The perfect way to enjoy the Bay’s vibrant Latin music bands — outdoors with friends and community. No partner necessary!
Thursday Lunchtime Concerts
Intimate 1-hour performances featuring Bay Area bands make the perfect lunch hour getaway.
CMC Older Adults Choirs
Thu, May 15, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Poetic Tuesdays
A sampler of the Bay Area’s rich poetry scene. Four Litquake-selected poets plus a musical guest take their lines outdoors.
Poetic Tuesday
Tue, Jul 22, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Special Projects
Brilliant new work and extraordinary projects by accomplished playwrights, composers and choreographers under YBG Festival's commissioning and residency program.
SAMMAY: the way home is an upwards spiral – World Premiere
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Children’s Garden Series
Interactive half-hour shows for kids under 10 & their adults! School groups and camps welcome.
Red Panda Acrobats (Kids’ Show)
Fri, Jun 6, 11:00am – 11:30am