Stern Grove Festival is one of San Francisco’s most popular events every summer. The free music series brings major musicians to the charming park every summer. The concerts regularly draw major crowds, and now the 2026 lineup has officially been announced.
2026 Stern Grove Festival Lineup
The 2026 lineup features artists across genres, from EDM artists Major Lazer to the San Francisco Symphony. You can also expect Public Enemy, Suki Waterhouse, and iconic singer Patti LaBelle.
June
- June 14: Peter Cat Recording Co. + Marinero
- June 21: Bomba Estéreo + La Misa Negra
- June 28: Japanese Breakfast
July
- July 5: Major Lazer + Fijiana + DJ Bad Juuju
- July 12: Patti LaBelle (and guests TBD)
- July 19: Charley Crockett + Nicki Bluhm
- July 26: Suki Waterhouse + Charlotte Lawrence
August
- August 2: Violent Femmes
- August 9: San Francisco Symphony
- August 15 (Saturday): Public Enemy (The Big Picnic Weekend)
- August 16 (Sunday): Al Green + Goapele + The GLIDE Ensemble (Season Finale)
Stern Grove Tickets
While the concerts are free, it can be difficult to get tickets due to the high demand. Last year, the festival changed its ticketing policy to better accommodate more people, releasing tickets in a variety of ways. Tickets are available via a lottery 6 weeks in advance of each show, at aBay Region Symphony of the Federal Music Project or through giveaways. While the concert is free, you can also reserve a table via a donation that helps fund the festival.
About Stern Grove Festival
The free festival first started in 1938 by Rosalie Stern. The Bay Region Symphony of the Federal Music Project was the first performance in the park, running from July through September. From there, the festival has grown into a major event, with San Franciscans packing the park every summer.
You can learn more about the Stern Grove Festival here.
