This Summer’s 10-week Concert Series

Mark your calendars! Reservations for our season opener on June 12 will be available to reserve on May 31 at 2pm. Click the buttons below to learn more about our shows or make a table reservation. Reservations for paid VIP tables are open now!

Concerts are always free to attend, and advance reservations are required. Reservations for each concert open up 12 days before each show at 2pm and additional tickets will be released prior to event day.

6 Things To Know Before You Go

1. Arrive early! Parking can be a challenge. Take public transportation if that is possible. Free bike valet. Get there early and you should be able to find a spot nearby. RSVP for free tickets in advance. Seating is first come, first served. Reservations for paid VIP tables are open now!

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. Weather change quickly in San Francisco. And leave the pumps at home - Stern Grove is a lovely grassy field and you may need to sit on the hill.

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

5. Sorry, not pets.

6. Show your support and Donate! Buckets will be sent around at this FREE concert.

Got Kids! Here are ideas to occupy the kids until the concert starts. 

1. There are plenty of Geocaches in Stern Grove.

2. Each year, Stern Grove Festival’s admission-free education and outreach programs provide enriching opportunities for thousands of Bay Area children and adults. Designed to inform, engage, and inspire, these programs create a meaningful, personal connection to the arts. Check the website for details.

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.