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Stern Grove Festival

Parkside

A summer Sunday tradition since 1938: free concerts in a stunning natural amphitheater surrounded by towering redwoods and eucalyptus. Pack a picnic, bring friends (dogs and kids welcome), and settle in for world-class music that feels worlds away from the city.

historic summer tradition
natural amphitheater
BYO picnic friendly
dog and kid approved

Tips

🌲"Being here feels like you're in the middle of a forest—I couldn't believe this was right in the heart of the city"
🍷BYO food and alcohol—no need to buy concessions
🪑arrive early if you want a seat; blankets claim territory fast

Stern Grove Festival

Wawona St, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA

Free

Upcoming at Stern Grove Festival

Saturday, Jun 6
Stern Grove Concert Series

Stern Grove Concert Series

June 6

Stern Grove Festival feels like a forest concert you stumbled into by accident. Big-name artists play free weekend shows under towering eucalyptus trees, and you can bring your own picnic (and wine) to the party.

Sunday, Jun 14
Stern Grove Festival 2026 — Bomba Estéreo / Japanese Breakfast

Stern Grove Festival 2026 — Bomba Estéreo / Japanese Breakfast

June 14

San Francisco's longest-running free outdoor music festival brings world-class artists to a eucalyptus grove every summer. Entry is by lottery, with 10 shows spanning indie rock, hip-hop, soul, and global sounds.

Stern Grove Festival 2026 — Season Opener

Stern Grove Festival 2026 — Season Opener

June 14 at 10am

America's longest-running free outdoor music festival fills a eucalyptus grove with diverse lineups every Sunday from June through August. Pack a picnic and settle into the grass for everything from reggae legends to indie darlings under the towering trees.