Find out about San Francisco’s best events. This August, San Francisco is full of fun things to do, so there is something for everyone. The city is full of life, whether you live there or are just visiting. There are several events for people with a wide range of interests! Here are the August events in San Francisco:
- The Outside Lands Arts and Music Festival (8/9 – 8/11)
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Outside Lands is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and it turns Golden Gate Park into a haven for people who love music, food, and art. This music festival is a three-day event that has a wide range of musical styles, from big-name acts to local bands, as well as a delicious selection of food and drink sellers. Don’t miss the eco-friendly projects and interactive art displays that make this event stand out.
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- Festival at Stern Grove – THE ORIGINAL FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL – 8/4, 8/11 and 8/18
Music inspires, transforms, and unites a community. There is a free concert series every Sunday, with a wide range of acts, this is something you cannot miss. Stern Grove is open space in San Francisco where you can enjoy a day of music with a picnic.
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- Pistahan Parade and Festival 8/10 – 8/11
Experience the beauty of Filipino art, dance, music, and food at the 26th edition of this two-day festival, known to be the largest celebration of Filipino Americans in the U.S.
Bring your family and friends. Admission is free!
- A Night Tour of Alcatraz Island (from March to November)
You might find the Alcatraz Island Night Tour more intriguing than frightening. After you take this tour, you will have an up-close view of the infamous prison, which features awe-inspiring vistas of San Francisco by night and some downright fascinating tales about the institution. The history, mystery, and sheer beauty of the place are best experienced after the sun has set.
- Band Nights in Golden Gate Park (Every Weekends of August)
You can hear the Golden Gate Park Band play for free every Sunday. A wide variety of music is performed at these events at the Spreckels Temple of Music. The band plays classical music, opera, jazz, and even some of that great American art form—you guessed it, Marching Band music! The city’s beloved parks are a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon; you can relax in one, knowing that the next concert is just a week away.
- SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District Events
The SOMA Pilipinas neighborhood in San Francisco is a hub for Filipino heritage and history. A decade before the first wave of Filipino immigration to the United States in 1908, San Francisco was already home to many Filipinos, mostly in what is now SOMA—south of Market Street. This is a great chance to learn about and honor the Filipino community’s gifts to the culture of the city.
- Live at Union Square (8/17)
Union Square Live is a free event located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. This series of performances will include acts of dance, live music, and theater, among other types of performance art. You can experience the vitality of the arts in one of the busiest public spaces in the city.
- Games for the San Francisco Giants
At Oracle Park, baseball fans can watch the San Francisco Giants and, on occasion, the Golden State Warriors. The venue puts much of its excitement and pregame pageantry right in front of its fans: There are beautiful views of the bay, the ballpark is gorgeous, and per the home’s game schedule, some of America’s best sport can be seen therein.
View the schedule here: https://www.mlb.com/giants/schedule/2024-08
Planning your trip has never been easy, but make the most of it this August. Travelling is one of the enjoyable activities in which we get to know the culture, history, and meet different types of people around the world. That is why August is a great month to visit San Francisco. There is a wide variety of events from which to select. Every weekend, the city has a variety of events, which means that there is something for everyone, regardless of whether they are interested in music, food, culture, or sports. You should mark the dates on your calendar, gather your loved ones and friends, and take advantage of all the one-of-a-kind opportunities that San Francisco has to offer throughout the month of August.
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