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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.
Color Your Mind Festival
Sat, Jul 27, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
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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!
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
Thu, Aug 1, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Thursday Lunchtime Concerts
Intimate 1-hour performances featuring Bay Area bands make the perfect lunch hour getaway.
AfroSolo Arts Festival presents Charles Unger
Thu, Aug 1, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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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 Tuesdays with MoAD
Tue, Aug 13, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Special Projects
Brilliant new work and extraordinary projects by accomplished playwrights, composers and choreographers under YBG Festival's commissioning and residency program.
YBGF Seed Festival
Sat, Aug 17, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
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Children’s Garden Series
Interactive half-hour shows for kids under 10 & their adults! School groups and camps welcome.
Caterpillar Puppets (Kids’ Show)
Fri, Aug 2, 11:00am – 11:30am