Check the dates for our latest Lunchtime Pop-Up Series!
Register for Outdoor Dance Classes w/ Rhythm & Motion!
Missed the Ensemble Mik Nawooj Album Release Party? Watch the recording here >>
Click here to see the 20 awarded artists and their thrilling projects!
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Pass the Bucket to Support the Arts - donate online!
- Check the dates for our latest Lunchtime Pop-Up Series!
- Register for Outdoor Dance Classes w/ Rhythm & Motion!
- Missed the Ensemble Mik Nawooj Album Release Party? Watch the recording here >>
- Click here to see the 20 awarded artists and their thrilling projects!
- Follow more Festival fun on Facebook!
- Stay in touch with us on Instagram
- Pass the Bucket to Support the Arts - donate online!
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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.
Lunchtime Pop-Up Series
Apr 29, 12:00pm – 2:00pm|Recurring Program (See all)An event every week that begins at 12:00pm on Thursday, repeating until Thu, May 27, 2021

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.
Lakbai Diwa: Diasporic Spirit Cultural Ceremony
May 1, 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Children’s Garden Series
Interactive half-hour shows for kids under 10 & their adults! School groups and camps welcome.
Spring Saturdays
Apr 24, 10:00am – 2:00pm