YBG Festival welcomes you to Yerba Buena Gardens. Yerba Buena Gardens is an open outdoor space and we continue to take COVID precautions seriously for the safety of our attendees, artists and staff. Vaccination and/or Negative Testing are not required to attend YBG Festival, although they are strongly recommended.
- Seats
- Performance Times
- Directions & Parking
- Accessibility
- Lost & Found
- Food & Drink
- Photography & Recording
- Museums & Shopping
- Park Hours & Rules
Admission-Free Seating
How do I get tickets to a Yerba Buena Gardens Festival program?
There is no designated seating, no ticket system, no required RSVP list. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival venues are outdoors. The majority of seating is open lawn. Patrons may sit wherever they wish. If venue chairs are available, please give priority to persons with disabilities and seniors.
Other things to know when attending YBG Festival:
- Bring your sunscreen…and your scarf. We are an all-outdoors venue. Prepare for SF weather accordingly.
- We are all-ages and family friendly.
- Low lawn chairs are welcome – as long as someone sitting behind you can see, you are welcome to bring your own seat.
- Picnic blankets (and picnics) encouraged. There are many fine restaurants nearby at the Metreon and in the surrounding neighborhood (see below).
- Clean up after yourself – “pack it in, pack it out” and help keep the Gardens beautiful.
- We love animals but please leave your pets at home, they are against park regulations
- Dancing is highly encouraged!
The outdoor programs presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival are admission-free thanks to our sponsors and supporters like you.
Donate. Keep us admission-free
Performance Times
What time are the shows at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival?
Our regular season runs from May through October. Most events and presentations occur at lunchtime or on the weekends. Please see our Calendar for specific dates and times.
View Calendar
Accessibility
Can I visit the Gardens in my wheelchair? Are there chairs?
All Yerba Buena Gardens venues are fully ADA accessible. Limited chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each senior or disabled patron may be accompanied by one other person. All unoccupied seats become available for general seating. Wheelchairs are accommodated. Please see a Festival staff member for assistance.
Call (415)543-1718
Directions
Where is Yerba Buena Gardens?
Public Transit Directions
Which BART, bus or train do I take to Yerba Buena Gardens?
BART/MUNI stations for Powell and Montgomery are both 2 blocks away from Yerba Buena Gardens.
MUNI Bus lines 8X/8AX/8BX San Bruno, 14 Mission, 30 Stockton, 45 Union/ Stockton run past Yerba Buena Gardens. All Market St. routes, including Powell and Montgomery stations, are 2 blocks away.
The CalTrain Station at Fourth and Townsend Sts. is served directly by MUNI’s 30 Stockton, with stops on Third St. at Howard St. and at Mission St. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is also convenient to Golden Gate Transit, SamTrans and AC Transit downtown bus routes.
Google Directions
What is the best way to get to Yerba Buena Gardens by driving?
Driving Directions from the East Bay
Take I-80 and exit at Fremont St. Take an immediate left from Fremont onto Howard St. and get into the right lane. Go two blocks and turn right on Third St. Yerba Buena Gardens will be immediately on your left across from the SFMOMA.
Driving Directions from the Peninsula
Take Highway 101 until it connects to I-80 and exit at Fourth St. Fourth will lead onto Bryant St. Take a left from Bryant onto Third St. Yerba Buena Gardens will be on your left between Howard and Mission Sts. and across from the SF Museum of Modern Art.
Driving Directions from the North Bay
Take Highway 101 to Lombard St. From Lombard turn right onto Van Ness Ave. From Van Ness Ave. turn left onto Golden Gate Ave. Golden Gate becomes Sixth St. as it crosses Market St. Turn left from Sixth St. onto Folsom St. Turn left onto Third St. Yerba Buena Gardens will be on your left between Howard and Mission Sts. and across from the SFMoMA.
Google Directions
Parking
Is there parking around Yerba Buena Gardens?
Lost & Found
I lost stuff at Yerba Buena Gardens. Is there a Lost & Found?
Lost & Found is located at the Yerba Buena Gardens Management office. Drop in (see ★ on Gardens map) or call (415-651-3684).
Call (415-651-3684)
Food & Drink
Is there food at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival?
While there are no food vendors within the Esplanade area of the Yerba Buena Gardens, there are plenty of food and drink options just steps away. Picnics are welcome and encouraged, but cooking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. For a complete list of dining options, from grab-and-go eateries to formal dining, go to
visityerbabuena.org
Photography/Recording
Can I bring my camera to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival?
Professional photography or recording of performances is not permitted. Film or photo shoots in Yerba Buena Gardens require an event permit and may incur fees.
Apply for a Permit
Museums, Shopping & More
What else is there to do at Yerba Buena Gardens?
There is quite a bit to check out in and around Yerba Buena Gardens. Explore the Yerba Buena neighborhood’s culture, nightlife, recreation, and shopping at
visityerbabuena.org
Park Hours & Rules
What am I allowed to bring to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival?
For the most accurate information on hours, rules, and park amenities, visit the Yerba Buena Gardens Facilities Management site at
yerbabuenagardens.com