SHOWS INCLUDE:
35+
locations
6
blocks
partners
104
experiences
50+
public plazas
3
Join us for a one-night-only live arts and theater experience that celebrates the deep history of entertainment culture on Market Street.
Market Street transforms into a walkable arts spectacle!
Free public performances, ticketed shows at iconic venues and tons of sensational things to see and do.
Uniting iconic independent venues, beloved homegrown artists, and our landmark theaters, this festival is as bold, eclectic, and singular as San Francisco itself.
DON’T MISS OUT
First 500 RSVPs get a $20 voucher
for food at participating venues!
FEATURING BAY AREA ORIGINALS INCLUDING:
BANDALOOP | DEAR SAN FRANCISCO | SFBATCO | OASIS | MONARCH | 200 CHANNELS
THE LINEUP
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
OPENING CEREMONY
The Festival Starts at 4pm at UN Plaza
FREE EVENT!
Dear San Francisco's circus-theater acrobatics kick off festivities, followed by BANDLOOP vertical dance above the crowd.
JOIN US AT 4 O'CLOCK!
at UN PLAZA STAGE
& 1128 MARKET STREET
Market Street Arts Festival Hub
Saluhall | 3:00–11:00 PM | FREE!
Festival HQ. Opens at 3!
Have a drink and get a map before the fest starts.
Take a breather, get some info & merch.
Early RSVPs can pick up their $20 food voucher.
4 O'CLOCK LINE-UP
OPENING CEREMONY | UN Plaza Stage
BANDALOOP vertical dance kicks off festivities above the crowd on 1128 Market, followed by Dear San Francisco's circus-theater acrobatics.
FREE EVENT | 4:00–4:45 PM
Tenderheart at The Timbri Hotel
The Tenderheart patio at the Timbri Hotel opens it’s doors as one of our Entertainment Zone bars. Enjoy food, music, and a drink to stroll the block with.
FREE EVENT
Fulton Plaza
Civic Center CBD's family-friendly festival-within-the-festival at Fulton Plaza. Expect games, face painting, pumpkins and treats.
FREE EVENT | 4:00–7:00 PM
San Francisco Public Main Library
Catch Saturday's FilBookFest at SFPL with programs running until 5:30.
FREE EVENT | Until 5:30 PM
Holy Stitch
Julian Prince Dash, visionary social entrepreneur and artist, turns his denim and apparel studio into a party.
FREE EVENT
The Orpheum Theater Sun Room
Belt Broadway faves with iconic drag diva Curveball inside one of Mid-Market's grandest theaters. RSVP recommended, come and go as space allows!
FREE RSVP | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
TNT Art Lab
View “Rebellion” a 7 channel video installation outside. Entering the gallery, visit a second exhibition of screen works.
FREE EVENT
Charmaine’s at The Proper Hotel
Enjoy drinks, food, music and an amazing view. When the lights come up on Market Street, it’s perfect place to take it all in.
FREE EVENT
IKEA Atrium, 3rd Floor
The debut of an immersive installation of visual, technical and conceptual artwork at the new atrium gallery. Remarks at 7:00 PM
FREE EVENT
SAMS / Haru
Some of our favorite "Busk It!" artists bring live music to the street at SAMS and Haru.
FREE EVENT | 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM
UN Plaza Market Lights | 1128 Market
Del Seymour, aka "Mayor of the TL", reveals the true nature of this much-maligned and overlooked neighborhood.
FREE RSVP | 4:30 PM & 7:00
Blick Art Materials
The art supply anchor of Mid-Market is open to satisfy your art inspo needs. On view: Employee Art Show on the shop floor.
FREE EVENT | 4:00–7:00 PM
UN Plaza Stage
The next generation of SF theater takes the Main Stage. This corridor's future is bright and its talent is unlimited.
FREE EVENT | 4:45 PM
The Strand Lobby
Skywatchers, is a cross-cultural, intergenerational, mixed-ability community arts collaboration in the Tenderloin.
FREE EVENT | 4:55–5:25PM
5 O'CLOCK LINE-UP
Market Street (5th–10th)
A karaoke cable car ride with SF's Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger and OASIS queens — hop on, hop off, sing loud!
FREE EVENT | 5:00–10:00 PM
IKEA Atrium
Rising dancers from one of SF's premier ballet companies perform in the last place you'd expect: IKEA.
FREE EVENT | 5:00, 5:30 & 6:00 PM
Empress SF at The Market
Presented by Monarch, the 10th Street Bohemian Lounge opens with Empress SF DJs Kanela, Elz, and Storia.
FREE RSVP | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
1128 Market (facade), UN Plaza
Vertical dancers defy gravity mid-air on a building facade in UN Plaza. Look up, or you'll miss it!
FREE EVENT | 4:00, 5:35 & 6:20 PM
Saluhall, 2nd Floor
Enjoy hand-crafted drinks and eats, while learning to embroider custom luggage tags with artist NehaXStitch. Come & go!
FREE RSVP | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Mi Cocina
Hand-picked by this psychadellic rock indie station, Psyched! Radio DJs turn it up at the newly opened Mi Cocina.
FREE EVENT | 5:00–8:00 PM
International Art Museum of America (IAMA)
A one-of-a-kind experience at a one-of-a-kind venue. Also enjoy Magician Brad Barton and the Monarch Cocktail Lounge
FREE RSVP | 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 PM
UN Plaza Stage
The People's Circus Theatre's most talented youth acrobats, aerialists, physical storytellers.
FREE EVENT | 5:45 PM
6 O'CLOCK LINE-UP
Mr. Tipple's
Live Jazz & great drinks at one of Mid-Market's coziest listening rooms. This set features Carla Helmbrecht and the Brad Leali Ensemble.
BUY TICKETS | 6:00
IKEA Atrium
Rising dancers from one of SF's premier ballet companies perform in the last place you'd expect: IKEA.
FREE EVENT | 5:00, 5:30 & 6:00 PM
9th & Market
Roaming, light up sculptures turn Market Street into an after-dark art walk.
FREE EVENT | 6:30 PM
UN Plaza Stage
Acrobatics and storytelling collide on the Main Stage from one of the city's most innovative circus companies.
FREE EVENT | 6:50 PM
CounterPulse
MIXTAPE - featuring dance performances by Major Hammy & Beef Cakes, Evan Johnson & Curry Senior Center, Clarissa Dyas & B Dean, and Johnny Nguyễn.
FREE RSVP | 6:00 PM
1128 Market (facade), UN Plaza
Vertical dancers defy gravity mid-air on a building facade in UN Plaza. Look up, or you'll miss it!
FREE EVENT | 4:00, 5:35 & 6:20 PM
7 O'CLOCK LINE-UP
835 Larkin Street
Experience first-hand this groundbreaking moment in transgender rights. ARRIVE EARLY, we've reserved a number of walk up free seats at this sold out show. NOTE: This event is a 15 minute walk up Larkin Street.
FREE EVENT | 7:00 PM
Moe Greens
A night of local stand-up in Mid-Market's go-to neighborhood cannibis dispensary. Entry free with Moe Greens dispensary purchase. 21+ only.
FREE RSVP REQUIRED* | 7:00 PM
8th & Market
A historic Mid-Market facade becomes a canvas for light and motion after dark.
FREE EVENT | 7:00–10:00 PM
The Function
Two sets featuring Bay Area comedians at SF's only Black-owned comedy club. Grab a drink & a seat. 21+ only. RSVP for a small # of FREE first come first served seats.
BUY TICKETS | 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Civic Center
Two pianos, one crowd, zero script. Request your favorite and watch the plaza sing along.
FREE EVENT | 7:00 & 9:00 PM
UN Plaza Market Lights | 1128 Market
Del Seymour, aka "Mayor of the TL", reveals the true nature of this much-maligned, often overlooked neighborhood.
FREE RSVP | 4:30 PM & 7:00
SAMS / Haru
Some of our favorite "Busk It!" artists bring live music to the street in front of SAMS and Haru.
FREE EVENT | 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM
DJ Meowgo at The Market
Monarch Presents The 10th Street Bohemian Lounge featuring DJ Meowgo
FREE RSVP | 7:00–8:00 PM
International Art Museum of America (IAMA)
Experience 200 Channel's EXOTICA at a one-of-a-kind venue. Includes Magician Brad Barton and the Monarch Cocktail Lounge.
FREE RSVP | 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 PM
Roar Shack Live!
An evening of ambient music by composer Danny Clay, live in Mid-Market's first new venue in years. Doors at 6:45. Show starts promptly at 7:30.
FREE RSVP | 7:30 PM
Saluhall, 2nd Floor
At this craft workshop, learn Kumihimo, the Japanese art of cord making with artist Bea Byrne. Come & go!
FREE RSVP | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Strand Theater (ACT)
This world premiere run on one of Market Street's landmark stages, features SFBATCO's first all black cast.
BUY TICKETS | 7:30 PM
Mr. Tipple's
Live Jazz & great drinks at Mid-Market's coziest listening room. See Carla Helmbrecht & the Brad Leali Ensemble.
BUY TICKETS | 7:30
UN Plaza Stage
A beloved Bay Area circus troupe joins the Main Stage for acrobatics, clowning, and old-fashioned circus joy.
FREE EVENT | 7:55 PM
8 O'CLOCK LINE-UP
The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter headlines the festival's biggest ticketed stage. This show is SOLD OUT.
SOLD OUT | 8:00 PM
The Hibernia Rotunda
Burlesque, drag, and sideshow acts take over the vestibule at The Hibernia, Mid-Market's landmark venue and former historic bank.
FREE EVENT | 8:00 PM
Under The Orpheum Marquee
Brad Barton, Reality Thief combines magic, psychology, comedy, mind reading, and audience participation to create an unforgettable experience.
FREE EVENT | 8:00 PM
8th & Market
Leave your spurs at home! Jump in line to shuffle on the sidewalk to hip-hop, R&B, soul and funk.
FREE EVENT | 8:00–10:00 PM
Mark Farina at The Market
Monarch Presents The 10th Street Bohemian Lounge featuring Mark Farina
FREE RSVP | 8pm to 10pm
De Dos Tierras
SF Salsa Academy gets your hips swaying with salsa lessons and demos accompanied live by and 11 piece band, N'Rumba
FREE EVENT | 8:00 PM
Warfield Theatre
The UK pop and disco favorite headlines one of Market Street's most storied theaters.
BUY TICKETS | 8:30 PM
International Art Museum of America (IAMA)
Experience 200 Channel's EXOTICA at a one-of-a-kind venue. Also featuring the Monarch Cocktail Lounge.
FREE RSVP | 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 PM
9 O'CLOCK LINE-UP
447 Minna
Known for fast, funny, true stories get ready for perpetual creation of experimental theatre that is immediate, ephemeral and accessible.
FREE RSVP | 9:00 PM
Mr. Tipple's
Live Jazz & great drinks at Mid-Market's sexy & spirited jazz bar. Catch Richard Howell's tribute to John Coltrane.
BUY TICKETS | 9:00
UN Plaza Stage
A vibrant queer variety show and testament to the resilience and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community, with focus on the trans and non-binary experience.
FREE EVENT | 9:00 PM
Rumpus Room
High notes meet low bars as gorgeous arias are performed up close in this beloved Mid-Market dive. 21+ only.
FREE EVENT | 9:30 & 10:00 PM
Civic Center
Two pianos, one crowd, zero script. Request your favorite and watch the plaza sing along.
FREE EVENT | 7:00 & 9:00 PM
The Function
Two sets at SF's only Black-owned comedy club featuring Bay Area comedians. Grab a drink & a seat. 21+ only. RSVP for a small # of FREE first come first served seats.
BUY TICKETS | 7:00 & 9:00 PM
10 O'CLOCK LINE-UP
Rumpus Room
High notes meet low bars as gorgeous arias are performed up close in this beloved Mid-Market dive. 21+ only.
FREE EVENT | 9:30 & 10:00 PM
Mr. Tipple's
Live Jazz & great drinks at Mid-Market's sexy & spirited jazz bar. Richard Howell's tribute to John Coltrane is a perfect after-party.
BUY TICKETS | 10:30PM
LIVE, TICKETED SHOWS:
presented by SFBATCO at The Strand
at The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
(Sold Out!)
at The Warfield
at Mr. Tipple’s
Golden Gate Comedy
FESTIVAL MAP
THE LINEUP
1. Live Jazz at Mr. Tipple’s
2. Golden Gate Comedy Night at The Function
3. Monarch’s 10th Street Bohemian Lounge ft Mark Farina, DJ Meowgo & Empress SF at The Market
4. Kinetic Sculptures at 9th & Market
5. Sara Bareilles at The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
6. The Dueling Pianos + Beer Garden at Limoncello
7. Puff Puff Laugh at Moe Greens
8. Busk It! at SAMS & Haru
9. Projection Mapping at 8th & Market
10. Soul Line Dancing at 8th & Market
11. Filipino American International Book Fair at SF Public Main Library
12. Civic Center’s Fall Family Fest at Fulton Plaza
13. Curveball's Show Tune Sing Along at The Orpheum Sun Room
14. The Reality Thief Street Magic Under the Orpheum Marquee
15. ‘Every Saturday Night’ by SFBATCO at The Strand
16. Opening Ceremony/Dear SF/Circus Bella/ The People’s Circus/Spectrum/A.C.T. Youth Conservatory/Skywatchers at UN Plaza
17. BANDALOOP 1128 Market / UN Plaza
18. Tenderloin Walking Tour Under Market Lights at 1128 Market
19. Danny Clay Release Party at Roar Shack Live!
20. Denim Art at Holy Stitch!
21. Misfit Cabaret from the Hibernia Rotunda
22. 200 Channels Vaudeville Review featuring EXOTICA at International Art Museum of America
23. Opera at Rumpus Room
24. SF Salsa Academy w/N’Rumba at De Dos Tierras
25. Psyched! Radio DJs at Mi Cocina
26. Jessie Ware at The Warfield
27. Video Installation at TNT Art Lab
28. MIXTAPE at CounterPulse
29. Food, Drinks and R&B at Tenderheart at the Timbri Hotel
30. Video Art Festival Preview @ 966 Market
31. Employee Art Show at Blick Art Materials
32. Market Street Arts Festival Hub at Saluhall
33. Well-Crafted Craft Workshop at Saluhall, 2nd Floor
34. LINES Ballet BFA and Immersive Art by Non/Phenomenal at IKEA atrium
35. San Francisco Neo Futurists at 447 Minna
36. D'Arcy Drollinger & Oasis at The Hotsy Totsy Cable Car
Free events are first come first served while space allows. For events with limited capacity, RSVPs are recommended to plan your night and get updates, but not required and do not reserve a spot.
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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM
OUR VENUE PARTNERS
