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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

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Weekend Sessions

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

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Salsa at 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.

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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.

Special Projects

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

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Children’s Garden Series

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

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OFFICE: Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, 760 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103
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