Save the Date

Jun

21

Circus Bella – Up in the Air

Upcoming Programs

May

23

Afro-Cuban Ensemble of SFSU
May

25

Michael Doucet & Tom Rigney with Flambeau
May

30

Sandy Cressman’s Homenagem Brasileira
Jun

01

Betsayda Machado

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.

Michael Doucet & Tom Rigney with Flambeau
May 25, 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!

Jesús Díaz y Su QBA
Jun 20, 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.

Afro-Cuban Ensemble of SFSU
May 23, 12:30pm – 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
Jun 11, 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.

Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest
Jul 13, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

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.

Ka-Hon
Jun 7, 11:00am – 11:30am

Choose your kid jam