Mark your calendar for this years Stern Grove Festival of admission-free concerts every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from June 16 through August 18 at Sigmund Stern Grove, located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco. The 82nd Season Line-Up showcases an eclectic roster of popular performers from the Bay Area and beyond.

This Summer’s 10-week Concert Series

Know Before You Go

1. Arrive early! Parking can be a challenge. Get there early and you should be able to find a spot nearby. Take public transportation if possible. Free bike valet. Seating is first come, first served.

2. Pack your picnic and bring a blanket big enough to fit your company. I do not recommend bringing chairs - if you do make sure they have a low back. They're cumbersome, block the people behind you, and you may not end up in an area that is flat.

3. Dress in layers - comfy casual. Weather changes quickly in San Francisco.

4. Pack a picnic (beer and wine are allowed.) Don't forget sunscreen and water. Food vendors are available. 

5. Sorry, not pets.

6. Support Stern Grove Concerts if you can and Donate! Buckets are sent around at this FREE concert.

BONUS: Ideas to occupy the kids until the concert starts. 

1. There are plenty of Geocaches in Stern Grove.

2. UrbiaKids Book #4 is a fun treasure hunt that lets you explore the valley where Stern Grove and Pine Lake are nestled.

3. From 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. before every Sunday concert (except The Big Picnic on August 18), kids of all ages can experience hands-on art projects, a musical instrument exploration station, and dance workshops with local teaching artists at KidStage in the West Meadow.

4. Join in informative pre-concert Artist Talks with featured Festival artists at the Grove’s Trocadero Clubhouse at 12pm.

5. NEW this year Free Yoga Class at noon in the West Meadow.

Educational Programs

Stern Grove Festival’s admission-free education and outreach programs provide enriching opportunities for thousands of Bay Area children and adults each year. Participants not only enhance their understanding of different art forms and cultures, but create a personal connection to the arts. Parents can participate too! Stern Grove Festival’s education and outreach programs include:

1. Stern Grove Festival's Kids Days are FREE interactive arts education programs for children ages 4-11.

2. Stern Grove Festival will present three Kids Camps in Residence.

   • June 17 - June 21, 2019 at Gene Friend Recreation Center, in collaboration with SFRPD and SoMA Youth Collaborative 

   • June 24 - June 28, 2019 at Joseph Lee Recreation Center 

   • July 22 - 26, 2019 at Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center 

The Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit arts presenting organization committed to providing the people of the Bay Area with admission-free access to diverse, outstanding performing arts. Every year since 1938, the organization presents admission-free, outdoor concerts at Stern Grove Festival. A San Francisco tradition, music and nature lovers gather at The Festival to enjoy music, picnicking, and relaxation in a serene meadow surrounded by giant eucalyptus, redwood, and fir trees.