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Thursday Lunchtime

Photo of Anita Lofton at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

Held outdoors on Thursday afternoons, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival’s Thursday Lunchtime Concerts are the perfect mid-week refresher.

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From May to October, the Thursday Lunchtime series features artists carving out their own niches in the world of music and dance. While international and touring artists perform in the Lunchtime Series, many homegrown Bay Area artists view Yerba Buena Gardens as the perfect venue for new works. These fantastic performers are exploring new depths in jazz, blues, soul, classical, world, swing, salsa, modern dance and more!

Always free, fresh and outdoors, Thursday Lunchtime programs are a great way to reinvigorate the day. Downtown office workers, neighborhood groups, students and even out-of-towners needing a break from the city’s hustle and bustle come down to the Gardens with lunch in hand. Then, stroll through Yerba Buena Gardens for a jolt of fresh air, art and inspiration.

Past Thursday Lunchtime artists include:

  • Community Music Center for Older Adult Choirs
  • Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco
  • LINES Dance Center
  • The Jenny Lind Concert from Sweden

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What people are saying about the Thursday Lunchtime Series…

  • I loved it! Such a beautiful way to spend the day – outdoors in the community with live music. So healing.
  • Great opportunity to hear international talent.
  • This series is part of what makes San Francisco great!
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Check out all of the incredible artists performing at upcoming Thursday Lunchtime Concerts listed below.

Mark your calendars and make your Thursdays FREE, OUTDOORS and FRESH!

What to expect at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival…

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival occurs each year from May through October in Downtown San Francisco. As always, these excellent performances are FREE, outdoors, and ADA-accessible to be enjoyed by all. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features open-air lawn seating. Please be dressed for San Francisco weather – chair seating is limited, but picnics and low-lawn chairs are welcome. For Park Rules and Regulations, please refer to Yerba Buena Gardens Management’s website.

Thursday Lunchtime Concerts performances begin promptly at 12:30pm (unless noted otherwise), so plan ahead and arrive early! Performances are approximately 60 minutes long, at Yerba Buena Gardens on Mission Street between Third and Fourth Streets, San Francisco. Yerba Buena Gardens is conveniently located near Montgomery & Powell BART stations, and several MUNI lines. See detailed information on the Visitor Map.

Looking for a yummy place to eat or a museum to explore? Find out more on the Visitor Information page.

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July 2025

Thu 10
Shirley Muramoto wearing a green robe, looking down and playing a koto with a dark background behind her.
Thu, Jul 10, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto

Thu 17
Headshot photos of Arun Ramamurthy Trio
Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Arun Ramamurthy Trio

Free
Thu 24
Dani Offline sitting on a chair with two legs propped up on top of a keyboard
Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Dani Offline

Free
Thu 31
Del Sol Quartet performing in front open windows showing a city skyline.
Thu, Jul 31, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Del Sol Quartet

Free

August 2025

Thu 7
Lady Bianca smiling, wearing bright yellow clothing with a piano behind her on a dimly lit stage
Thu, Aug 7, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

AfroSolo Presents: Lady Bianca & the West Coast Caravan of Allstars

Free
Thu 14
Toninho Horta singing into a microphone and playing guitar
Thu, Aug 14, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Toninho Horta Quartet

Free
Thu 21
Collage photo of B. DeVeaux and band members of Mare
Thu, Aug 21, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

WAM Local Sirens Presents: B. DeVeaux + Mare

Free
Thu 28
Trío Guadalevín playing on a stage in front of a seated audience
Thu, Aug 28, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Trío Guadalevín

Free

September 2025

Thu 11
Multicolored graphic with a photo of Tom Rigney smiling and playing violin
Thu, Sep 11, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Tom Rigney & Flambeau

Free
Thu 25
Bia Ferreira wearing dark sunglesses and a green top, outside against a wall, face partially obscured by shadows
Thu, Sep 25, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Bia Ferreira

Free

October 2025

Thu 2
Lucia wearing a black and red long-sleeve top, with her arm raised over her forehead.
Thu, Oct 2, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lucía

Free
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