This event is in the past.It took place on September 5, 2026 at Chinatown.
Chinatown, San Francisco
🥟Arrive early for free steamed peace buns
📸The Ghost King is available for photographs
🌙Stay until dark for the fire dragon ritual
San Francisco Chinatown’s annual Hungry Ghost Festival returns with traditional offerings, fortune sticks, and a straw dragon that comes to life after dark. Join the community to honor ancestors and wandering spirits.
Cultural festival
Ancestral traditions
Community celebration
Outdoor event
Chinatown, San Francisco
🥟Arrive early for free steamed peace buns
📸The Ghost King is available for photographs
🌙Stay until dark for the fire dragon ritual
San Francisco Chinatown’s annual Hungry Ghost Festival returns with traditional offerings, fortune sticks, and a straw dragon that comes to life after dark. Join the community to honor ancestors and wandering spirits.
Cultural festival
Ancestral traditions
Community celebration
Outdoor event