Summer Sounds

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Summer Sounds at Embarcadero Center is back! Summer Sounds is our annual summer concert series filled with live musical performances brought to you by BXP. The concert series was hosted in the Urban Patio of Three Embarcadero Center, and began on Wednesday, June 21st to celebrate the first day of summer! Employees in Embarcadero Center and the general public were all welcomed in every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July to enjoy live music from 11:00am to 1:00pm. It was the perfect way to spend a relaxing lunch break.

Musical performances consisted of genres like Bossa Nova, Motown, Jazz, Rock, Pop, R&B, Caribbean, and Salsa. Clients were able to enjoy the sounds of summer while soaking up the San Francisco sun at our Urban Patio!

Now-October July & August

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival:

From May through October, visitors can experience worldclass performing artists of different cultures, ethnicities and artistic genres. Performances take place throughout Yerba Buena Gardens including on the expansive main lawn. The free performing arts programs include classical, jazz and world music, contemporary and traditional dance, theater and circus performances, and popular children’s and family programs.

August 5th-6th

Nihonmachi Street Fair:

The 47th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair is on August 5th and 6th. This annual two-day festival is in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown District. This well-loved festival celebrates the diversity of the Asian-Pacific American cultures. Here you will find performances, art, music, food, and community outreach programs. It’s one of the largest festivals each year with around 30,000 attendees! The event runs from 11:00am to 6:00pm both days.

September 17th

Haight Street Fair:

The annual Haight Street Fair is happening September 17th, and is dedicated to celebrating the history and diversity of the Haight-Ashbury district. The festival includes live music, food booths, merchandise booths, and information booths on community outreach programs. All the festivities take place between Masonic and Stanyan Streets.

October 1st

Stern Grove Festival:

The Stern Grove Festival is a months long summer concert series that lasts through August and offers a free concert in the park every Sunday. Make sure to reserve your spot in advance, but still arrive early, as all seats are first come first served.

August 11th-13th

Outside Lands Music Festival:

Outside Lands is happening August 11th-13th. This is an annual music festival that takes place in Golden Gate Park, bringing together big names from across all music genres. Tickets sell out, so get your passes early and get yourself out to Golden Gate Park!

September 23rd-24th

SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival:

The Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival is a yearly celebration in San Francisco. The 2023 event is a two-day celebration on September 23rd and 24th and runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm both days.

This colorful event features a parade, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and a variety of food and drinks. There is so much to do that you could easily spend both days here and want more. All activities take place along Grant Avenue in the heart of Chinatown.

October 2nd-10th

September 29th - October 1st

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass:

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a music festival hosted in Golden Gate Park. This is an annual, free, and noncommercial, festival held the first weekend of October. This festival has been happening for the past two decades and is a favorite of music fans all over. All seating at this event is general admission, so grab your lawn blanket and show up early to grab a good spot!

Castro Street Fair: The Castro Street Fair is a community street celebration that was founded by Harvey Milk in 1974.

The Fair is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District, at the intersection of Market & Castro Streets and the surrounding area. Hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations line the streets and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhood. Stages with live entertainment and dance stages can be found throughout the fairgrounds.

San Francisco Fleet Week:

San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) began in 1981 when then-Mayor Dianne Feinstein led the nation in celebrating America’s sea services.

Taking place every October in San Francisco over Italian Heritage Weekend, SFFW’s air show, the parade of ships and many community events have become a significant and integral part of the city’s local culture and economy.

For tickets to the scheduled events, check out the Fleet Week Website.