The Bay Area is eagerly gearing up to host Super Bowl LX on Feb. 9, 2026, and while we sadly won’t watch the 49ers play, there are still plenty of exciting events in the Bay Area leading up to the big game. Whether you’re a major football fan or won’t be tuning in at all, there are tons of events in the city to add to your calendar. Check out a few of our favorite San Francisco Super Bowl events below.
The Super Bowl Experience
The Super Bowl Experience is a fan event held at Moscone Center from Tuesday, February 3, through Saturday, February 7. The football festival will feature 59 Super Bowl rings, the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and a chance to run a 40-yard dash to see how you compare to NFL players.
🗓️ Dates: Feb. 3-7, 2026
📍 Location: Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
🌐 Learn more: Read our article about the Super Bowl Experience
BAHC Live! SF Fan Zone
The Bay Area Host Committee is setting up a fan zone at Yerba Buena Gardens starting on Tuesday, February 3, through Saturday, February 7. You can expect numerous activations and giveaways at the fan experience, and a ticket to the Super Bowl Experience also gives you access to the fan zone.
🗓️ Dates: Feb. 3-7, 2026
📍 Location: Yerba Buena Gardens,
🌐 Learn more: SF Bay Area Super Bowl host site
Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest
The viral lookalike contests are back, and this time people are competing for the best Bad Bunny lookalike in honor of the musician’s Super Bowl halftime show. The contest will be at Tacolicious in the Mission, and is free to enter. Check it out on Thursday, February 5, starting at 5 pm.
🗓️ Date: Feb. 5, 2026 at 5pm
📍 Location: Tacolicious, 741 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
🌐 Learn more: Read our article about the Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest
Chinatown Lunar New Year Block Party
Chinatown always hosts many exciting celebrations for Lunar New Year, and this year, you can expect a special block party before the big game. The Big Game Block Party is on Wednesday, February 4, from 5 to 9 pm on Grant Avenue. The block party will include lion dancing, live music, panel discussions, and professional athletes in attendance.
Downtown First Thursdays
Downtown First Thursdays has a very special block party planned for Thursday, February 5. You can expect a free performance from Austin Millz, over 30 food and retail vendors, drag performances, and more. Plus, be sure to stop by the Discoteca Stage to dance with fellow Bad Bunny fans or play a round of bingo. The party will run from 5 to 10 pm, at Natoma and 2nd St, and Austin Millz will take the stage at 7:30 pm.
🗓️ Date: Feb. 5, 2026, from 5-10 pm
📍 Location: 201 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105
🌐 Learn more: Downtown First Thursdays
Ferry Building projections
You can expect to see plenty of Super Bowl artwork throughout the city, including a light projection show at the Ferry Building from February 5 through 7. The show will feature illustrations that explore the last 60 years of the Super Bowl, and there is even an interactive element.
Concerts
The list of concerts in San Francisco the first week of February is long, with major artists coming from around the world. You can expect EDM shows in major warehouses, nostalgic hits from Sting, and even recent chart toppers from pop singer Benson Boone. Check out the schedule below and read our full concert roundup for more details.
Thursday, February 5:
- Fall Out Boy at Regency Ballroom
- Benson Boone at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Friday, February 6:
- Calvin Harris and Diplo at Pier 80
- Post Malone at Fort Mason Center
- Shaq’s Funhouse with Tiesto, Disco Lines, and DJ Diesel at Cow Palace
- Kehlani at San Jose City Hall
- Martin Garrix and Lost Frequencies at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Sting at the Palace of Fine Arts
Saturday, February 7
- Dom Dolla at San Jose City Hall
- The Killers at the Palace of Fine Arts
- Chris Stapleton at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- R&B and Ribs with T-Pain and Sean Paul at Pier 80
Aside from all the Super Bowl related events, there are plenty more exciting things to do in February. Check out our February guide here for more fun activities.
Edited by Jamie Ferrell