Get your uke out for the Holiday Ukesplosion on 12/11!
Blues in the City postponed to 2022. More info >>
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- Get your uke out for the Holiday Ukesplosion on 12/11!
- Blues in the City postponed to 2022. More info >>
- Introducing YBG Festival's Artists-in-Residence!
- 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.
SF Uke Jam: Holiday Ukesplosion
Dec 11, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
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.
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.
Blues in the City with Marcus Shelby and Dr. Rupa Marya, MD (Postponed)
Dec 5, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Children’s Garden Series
Interactive half-hour shows for kids under 10 & their adults! School groups and camps welcome.