The 2020 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Season is cancelled.
For more information on upcoming projects, see our 2020 Festival Season Update page.
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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.
Let’s Go Salsa @Jessie!
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.
Poetic Tuesdays
A sampler of the Bay Area’s rich poetry scene. Four Litquake-selected poets plus a musical guest take their lines outdoors.
Special Projects
Brilliant new work and extraordinary projects by accomplished playwrights, composers and choreographers under YBG Festival's commissioning and residency program.
John Santos: The Rhythmic Roots of Afro-Latin Music
Sep 30, 6:00pm – 8:00pm|Recurring Program (See all)An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Children’s Garden Series
Interactive half-hour shows for kids under 10 & their adults! School groups and camps welcome.