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2026 MLK Music Festival
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Free
The MLK 2026 Music Festival celebrates its sixteenth year with a spectacular celebration of artistry, culture and unity that takes center stage during NorCal MLK’s annual MLK Day Celebrations. In partnership with Purple Cherry Productions, this festival brings acclaimed artists to the iconic Great Lawn at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens.
Come early to join the interfaith commemoration at 11:45am on the Great Lawn in Yerba Buena Gardens, led by the San Francisco Interfaith Council with music from the Glide Ensemble.
This event is part of Northern California Martin Luther King Jr. Community Foundation’s MLK ’26 festivities running from January 12-19, 2026.
For latest updates and inquiries about this event and all other SF MLK Day activities, please visit NorCal MLK Community Foundation’s website.
Performing Artists
I Remember That Song!
Created and hosted by Gerry Dove, the IRTS Team also includes C.J. Flash, Russell Gatewood, RyanNicole and more. Music + Conversation + Education + Fun = IRTS! Live!
Plus Darnel Alexander, Ariel Marin, Morris LeGrande and CJ Flash!
Co-presented by:
