San Francisco Events

San Francisco Independent Film Festival

Hosted at various theatres in the Bay Area of the city, the annual San Francisco Indie Film Festival aims to bring a range of obscure, niche independent films and features to audiences in San Francisco. Prizes are awarded in various categories to winning filmmakers.

Date: 02 February 2023 - 12 February 2023
Venue: Various theatres in San Francisco
Website: http://sfindie.com/
Cost:

Various.

San Francisco International Film Festival

Over a packed 10-day period with around 200 films from more than 50 countries, the San Francisco International Film Festival screens an eclectic programme of features, shorts, documentaries, animations and student films drawn from the very best of world cinema. The longest-running film festival in the Americas, the films shown here showcase works that have not yet reached the mainstream movie-going audience.

Date: 13 April 2023 - 23 April 2023
Venue: Various theatres in the San Francisco area.
Website: https://www.sffilm.org/sffilmfestival-sffilm
Cost:

Various.

 

Bay to Breakers

Each year, runners take to the streets for the Bay to Breakers Race, one of the largest annual footraces in the world and a staple for Bay area residents. Following a 12km (7.5 mile) route, participants make their way along a course that runs west throughout the city and Golden Gate Park, before finishing at the Great Highway along the Pacific Coast's beautiful Ocean Beach.

Date: 21 May 2023 - 21 May 2023
Venue: Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf
Website: https://www.baytobreakers.com/
Cost:

Free to spectate.

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

This annual season of arts performances features six months of free events reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the Bay Area. Expect classical, jazz and world music, theatre, traditional and contemporary dance and children's and family programmes. The festival includes the surrounding Yerba Buena neighbourhood and promotes its restaurants and other recreational opportunities.

Date: 01 June 2023 - 31 December 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens
Website: http://www.ybgfestival.org
Cost:

Free.

San Francisco LGBT Pride

One of the biggest, most extravagant and well-known pride events in the world, this event is open for all to enjoy. Those who attend will see many participants and floats throughout the two days.

Date: 24 June 2023 - 25 June 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Streets of San Francisco.
Website: http://www.sfpride.org/
Cost:

Free to spectate.

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Music, food, wine, beer and art come together in this annual festival held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. 

Date: 11 August 2023 - 13 August 2023
Venue: Golden Gate Park.
Website: https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/home/
Cost:

Various.