Things to Do in San Francisco
Discover things to do in San Francisco, from Music, Festivals & Celebrations, Dance and Comedy and more: events, workshops and experiences happening across the city. Browse upcoming events and pick something for this week or the weekend.
Music Events in San Francisco
Forever Grateful, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco County Fair Building, San Francisco
Music · From $23
Jazz Jam & Burlesque Show @ Paris 75
Paris 75, San Francisco
Music · Free
Mellow Nights
The Mellow Haight, San Francisco
Music · From $4
Hardly Strictly Stellas: Stella & the Jetz Fall Concert
The Faight, San Francisco
Music · From $12
Festivals & Celebrations Events in San Francisco
Lips & Lashes Drag Brunch
Lookout, San Francisco
Festivals & Celebrations · From $10
SF Tsunami 40th Anniversary Celebration
Verdi Club, San Francisco
Festivals & Celebrations · From $55
Sunset Disco Dandiya 2026
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
Festivals & Celebrations · From $5
Fisherman's Wharf Chowder Fest
Little Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
Festivals & Celebrations · Free
Dance Events in San Francisco
Tuesday Night Roller Disco - All Ages - 6 P.M. to 7:30 PM
Church Of 8 Wheels, San Francisco
Dance · From $19
SIX DEGREES OF PDP presented by Printz Dance Project
ODC Dance Commons, San Francisco
Dance · From $34
Bachata Lab
1830 17th St, San Francisco
Dance · From $15
The Saturday Roller Disco - 1st Session - All Ages - 2:30 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Church Of 8 Wheels, San Francisco
Dance · From $19
Comedy Events in San Francisco
The 71st Ever Bay Area Pun Off - October 15th, 7pm
The Faight Collective, San Francisco
Comedy · From $29
Coit Comedy
Columbus Cafe, San Francisco
Comedy · From $12
"Crazy Funny Asians" Live Comedy Show (SF)
The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge, San Francisco
Comedy · Free
Stand-Up Comedy at Mr. Bing's in Downtown San Francisco
Mr. Bing's, San Francisco
Comedy · From $12
Nightlife Events in San Francisco
Tuesday Skate Theme Nights - 8 P.M. to 10:00 PM
Church Of 8 Wheels, San Francisco
Nightlife · From $24
SQREAM
OASIS, San Francisco
Nightlife · From $57
GOOD VIBEZZ Thursdays
The Valencia Room, San Francisco
Nightlife · Free
Get Punished - Male Explosion - Weekly Male Revue Show in San Francisco CA
Get Punished - Male Explosion Strip Show, San Francisco
Nightlife · From $31
Theatre & Performing Arts Events in San Francisco
CIRCUS BY THE BAY
The Cowell Theater, San Francisco
Theatre & Performing Arts · Free
Fresh II Def
4705 3rd St, San Francisco
Theatre & Performing Arts · Free
A Chorus Line: Teen Edition
James Lick Middle School, San Francisco
Theatre & Performing Arts · From $19
LIFE ON THE WATER: A REUNION
Bayfront Theatre, San Francisco
Theatre & Performing Arts · Free
Art & Culture Events in San Francisco
Invitation | Abandonment: A Collective Poem in Assembly
Et al. etc., San Francisco
Art & Culture · Free
Capturing Bigfoot
NEW PEOPLE, San Francisco
Art & Culture · From $20
San Francisco Fall Show 2026: Show Days and Lectures
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Art & Culture · From $23
Anime Cinema Club presents: Perfect Blue Remastered
NEW PEOPLE, San Francisco
Art & Culture · From $13
Talks & Discussions Events in San Francisco
Lectures on Tap - Beyond Asylums: A History & Future of Mental Health Care
Nob Hill, San Francisco
Talks & Discussions · From $39
Swimming Home — Documentary World Premiere + Q&A with Erwan Le Roy
Marina Theater, San Francisco
Talks & Discussions · From $23
Jon Ronson: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, San Francisco
Talks & Discussions · From $23
Living in the Shadow of Silicon Valley
Main Library - San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco
Talks & Discussions · Free
Food & Drink Events in San Francisco
Panhandle Sandwich Party
Panhandle, San Francisco
Food & Drink · Free
Ming-Na Wen Cookbook Signing @ChinaLiveSF
China Live, San Francisco
Food & Drink · From $50
Foodwise Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast
San Francisco Ferry Building Grand Hall, San Francisco
Food & Drink · From $185
Journey Through Germany - Cooking Class in the Bay Area | Cozymeal™
Location provided after booking, San Francisco
Food & Drink · From $140
Technology Events in San Francisco
Fintech: Pre Tech Crunch and Money 2020.
San Francisco Downtown, San Francisco
Technology · Free
Gamesforum San Francisco 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco
Technology · From £133
Appsforum San Francisco 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco
Technology · From £133
SF Summit: Leading the Future of Real Estate
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA, San Francisco
Technology · From $25
Entrepreneurship Events in San Francisco
California Sports & Ent. Career Expo hosted at the Chase Center
Chase Center, San Francisco
Entrepreneurship · From $80
San Fran's Largest Tech Startup, Business & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree
Hardwood Bar & Smokery, San Francisco
Entrepreneurship · Free
Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco
Entrepreneurship · From $108
Books & Literature Events in San Francisco
While you were novel-ing, I studied the blade: The Short Story
The American Bookbinders Museum, San Francisco
Books & Literature · Free
Meet author of "In the Heart of the Sea," Nathaniel Philbrick!
BookShop West Portal, San Francisco
Books & Literature · Free
Vigdis Hjorth: Repetition
Telegraph Hill Books, San Francisco
Books & Literature · Free
Walter Mosley: Hanging and Burning
Main Library - San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco
Books & Literature · Free
Things to Do This Weekend in San Francisco
The Friday Roll Out -1st Session - All Ages -5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Church Of 8 Wheels, San Francisco
Fitness & Sports · From $19
Born to Soar the Sky: Celebrating Bobby Weir’s Birthday!
San Francisco County Fair Building, San Francisco
Music · From $44
PW 16 Night 1: Detroit Love w Carl Craig, Moodymann, Octave One (Live)
Public Works, San Francisco
Music · From $69
Yamagucci with Riche & Amiss // 360 SET
The Foundry SF, San Francisco
Nightlife · From $24
ZOË SF! RnB | Hip Hop | Throwbacks | BOGO Drink Special!
ZOE Cocktail Bar, 579 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, San Francisco
Nightlife · Free
Shipyard Open Studios - Fall 2026
Hunters Point Shipyard, San Francisco
Art & Culture · Free
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best things to do in San Francisco this weekend?
- There are 30+ events in San Francisco this weekend, including The Friday Roll Out -1st Session - All Ages -5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., Born to Soar the Sky: Celebrating Bobby Weir’s Birthday! and PW 16 Night 1: Detroit Love w Carl Craig, Moodymann, Octave One (Live). Open an event to see the exact time, venue and price.
- What types of events are happening in San Francisco?
- Popular categories in San Francisco include Music, Festivals & Celebrations, Dance and Comedy.
- Which venues host the most events in San Francisco?
- Frequent venues in San Francisco include Church Of 8 Wheels, The Great Northern and Jewish Community Center of San Francisco.
Things to Do in San Francisco
Accessly helps you discover things to do in San Francisco, from Music, Festivals & Celebrations, Dance, Comedy, Nightlife and Theatre & Performing Arts. Every listing on this page is a real, upcoming experience with its date, venue and price shown up front, so you can compare options quickly and book directly with the host.
Experiences are hosted at venues across San Francisco, including Church Of 8 Wheels, The Great Northern, San Francisco County Fair Building and Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. Open any event to see the full schedule, what is included and how many spots are still available.
The busiest categories in San Francisco right now, by number of upcoming events, are Nightlife (55), Music (26) and Festivals & Celebrations (20). Each one has its own page with the complete list, sorted by date.
Right now there is a selection for this weekend and more are scheduled in the weeks ahead. Listings update as hosts publish new events, so check back regularly for new workshops, shows, sessions and activities in San Francisco.
Want to see everything instead of a curated selection? Use the “View all” link under each category above to open the complete list for that category, or browse every live experience in San Francisco on the main Explore page.