⭐ 4.8 (637 reviews)
Visibility score: 90 out of 100Based on 637 customer reviews
Address: Wawona St, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
Phone: (415) 252-6252
Hours: Friday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Monday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Parking: No on-site parking - street parking several blocks away or public transit recommended
Peak times: Concert days 11am-2pm arrival, Sunday performances most popular
Nearby neighborhoods: Sunset District, West Portal, Forest Hill
Nearby landmarks: Near SF Zoo, Close to Ocean Beach, Adjacent to Pine Lake Park
World-class performances featuring symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, world music, and contemporary artists in a natural outdoor setting.
Special community gatherings and cultural celebrations that bring San Francisco together through music and shared experiences.
Supporting the continuation of free concerts through individual and corporate giving opportunities that keep music accessible to all.
Professional event production services including staging, sound, lighting, and crowd management for outdoor performances.
⭐ 4.8 out of 5
637 total reviews
Rating consistently high over past 5 years. 23 new reviews this season.
“This is the longest free concert venue in the USA. If you get a chance to go say, “Yes!” You won’t be sorry. There is a huge space in a natural grove setting. You may bring in all the food and alcohol you want. Bring your kids and dogs too. All will enjoy the fun community celebration of music.”
— Connie Hanson“Attending the Stern Grove Festival was an amazing experience, the community, the comraderie, and positive vibes were infectious. Highly recommend. The mix of nature and good tunes and comfort food was very pleasant.”
— Francisco Velasquez“I came here for the Stern Grove Festival to see the SF Symphony. It was my first time, and I was blown away by how beautiful the park is. Being here feels like you're in the middle of a forest—I couldn’t believe this was right in the heart of the city.”
— Manny“Great sound and fun. Come early to stand in line if you want a seat. People will save larger areas with their blankets. Just know going in that it's part of the experience. Take Uber or park a few blocks away and walk in. No parking near the entrance. Also, don't bring a wagon since there is no where to store it. All walkways have to remain clear for traffic and the walk uphill out of the venue can make dragging a cart rather difficult. Food concession is good, about what you would expect. You can bring food as well.”
— James VaughnYes, all concerts are completely free with no tickets required. It's been America's longest-running free outdoor concert series since 1938.
Absolutely! You can bring all the food and alcohol you want, plus your kids and dogs are welcome too.
Come early if you want prime spots - people save areas with blankets and it's part of the experience. Consider the uphill walk when planning your gear.
No parking is available near the entrance. Take Uber, use public transit, or park a few blocks away and walk in.
Bring blankets, food, drinks, and comfortable shoes for walking. Avoid wagons as there's no storage and the uphill exit can be difficult.
Season Status: Summer season active
Peak attendance: Sunday afternoon shows
Concert schedule: June through August
Most popular: SF Symphony, Jazz performances
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