Massive free concerts are returning to San Francisco this summer. Last year, Another Planet Entertainment hosted three free concerts in Downtown San Francisco, and they recently announced they will continue as expected for this year. The first concert of this year will be the second rendition of Back 2 Baysics at the Embarcadero hosted by local music label Dirtybird. The free concert is scheduled for June 14 on the Embarcadero Plaza starting at 1:00 pm.
“Last year was such an incredible cross section of the San Francisco community. There were kids to seniors and everyone in between on a beautiful day,” shares Bryan Duquette, Founder of Another Planet Management and member of Another Planet Entertainment’s core executive team. “We are proud to partner again with Dirtybird Records for the second annual free daytime event on the Embarcadero. San Francisco feels alive right now!”
The rest of this year’s free concerts have yet to be announced, but last year’s events drew major crowds to venues around the city. Performers included Portugal, The Man at the Civic Center, and Don Louis and Sophia Scott in Union Square. The concerts were part of an agreement between Another Planet Entertainment and the city to host free concerts in order for the entertainment group to host a single-day festival in Golden Gate Park the weekend after Outside Lands. The lineup for the event features Zach Bryan and the Kings of Leon on August 15th.
“Our downtown plazas are vibrant, joyful places where people can dance, connect, and experience the magic of live music together,” said Phil Ginsburg, General Manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. “Events like these remind us that our public spaces are for everyone—places to celebrate, to build community, and to feel the energy of San Francisco at its best.”
San Francisco also has a variety of other free concerts, including shows that happen every Tuesday and Thursday in Fulton Plaza. The afternoon shows start at noon and run until 3 pm with SF City Hall as he backdrop. Plus, the Golden Gate Bandshell hosts free concerts every weekend, featuring various local artists.