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Brass, Bows and Beats Hip-Hop Symphony

Upcoming Programs

Aug

18

Brazil in the Gardens featuring Fabiana Cozza
Aug

22

Rob Reich Swings Left
Aug

23

Red Panda Acrobats (Kids’ Show)
Aug

23

Red Panda Acrobats (Kids’ Show)

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

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Weekend Sessions

The Festival's flagship series of world-class music, dance and theater. A new experience every weekend.

Brazil in the Gardens featuring Fabiana Cozza
Aug 18, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Explore Weekend Sessions

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!

Ricardo Lemvo
Sep 19, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Find your salsa party

Thursday Lunchtime Concerts

Intimate 1-hour performances featuring Bay Area bands make the perfect lunch hour getaway.

Rob Reich Swings Left
Aug 22, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Plan your lunch break

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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
Sep 10, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Meet poets

Special Projects

Brilliant new work and extraordinary projects by accomplished playwrights, composers and choreographers under YBG Festival's commissioning and residency program.

Browse Special Projects

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Children’s Garden Series

Interactive half-hour shows for kids under 10 & their adults! School groups and camps welcome.

Red Panda Acrobats (Kids’ Show)
Aug 23, 11:00am – 11:30am

Choose your kid jam