Summertime in San Francisco is full of activities and events, ranging from the North Beach Festival (June 20) to the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival on July 4 weekend to San Francisco Giants games.
At The Presidio of San Francisco, there’s and entire lineup of events, mostly which are free festivals. Now in its fourth season, the summer series brings high-energy events to Presidio Tunnel Tops and the Main Post.
“To welcome everyone to Presidio Tunnel Tops, artists and community leaders helped shape events that truly reflect and resonate with their communities,” said Aya Tacdol, community partnerships manager at the Presidio Trust. “This year we’re excited to deepen those partnerships while welcoming new collaborators and offering fresh experiences for visitors.”
The 2026 lineup features a mix of beloved traditions and exciting new additions. Returning partners include Fogo Na Roupa, World Arts West and the Native American Health Center. Artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez returns to reveal Spring Awakening and will debut a new ground mural at Presidio Pop Up this June (details to come).
Media partner Telemundo 48 again co-presents the exuberant Fiesta en el Parque, along with a new live experience, Presidio Soccer Festival. The Arts.Co.Lab’s Community Art Market returns for its second year, showcasing local makers and creatives. NEW this season – Urban Jazz Dance Company presents the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival, a captivating performance featuring both deaf and hearing dancers. Other returning events include the annual Memorial Day Commemoration, Brewfest, Sundown Cinema and more.
Unless otherwise noted, all events listed here are free.
Event: Fogo Na Roupa Carnaval Parade Rehearsal
Who: Fogo Na Roupa
Dates: Sundays, May 10 and May 17
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Place: Parking lot across from 39 Keys Avenue and on surrounding streets
Price: Free
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In preparation for San Francisco’s Annual Carnaval in the Mission District, Fogo Na Roupa will be practicing with their intergenerational contingent. Come see the reigning Grand Champions of Carnaval SF and hear the blazing sounds of the “Bateria” – the drum ensemble consisting of traditional Brazilian parade drums – and enjoy being mesmerized by the movements of the dancers who’ll showcase their new choreography.
Event: Spring Awakening: Art & Cumbia at Outpost Meadow
Who: Presidio Trust
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
Place: Outpost Meadow, 609 Old Mason Street
Price: Free
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Celebrate new artwork by artists Favianna Rodriguez, Felicia Gabaldon, and Tosha Stimage displayed on the underside of the umbrellas at Presidio Tunnel Top’s Outpost Meadow! Participate in a cumbia dance lesson with In Lak’ech Dance Academy and enjoy Cumbiatón with DJ Sizzle. Special art giveaway while supplies last. Artist Tosha Stimage passed away in March of 2026, and a celebration of life will be held in her honor at this event.
Event: Memorial Day Commemoration
Who: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Date: Monday, May 25
Time: Band concert at 10:30 a.m., program at 11 a.m.
Place: San Francisco National Cemetery
Price: Free
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hosts the annual Memorial Day Commemoration for the 108th year in the Presidio. Other activities honor and remember fallen service members and explore the Presidio’s military history. (Media Contact: Ahlers, Roberto Roberto.Ahlers@va.gov)
Event: Parks4All: BrewFest
Who: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
Place: Civil War Parade Ground Lawn, Graham Street
Price: $60-$315
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Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for the fourth annual Parks4All: Brewfest on Saturday, May 30, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Presidio, featuring 15+ local breweries, food trucks, and live music – all in support of inclusive park programs.
Event: Intertribal Dance Gathering
Who: Native American Health Center
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow
Price: Free
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The Native American Health Center welcomes indigenous communities and the greater public back to the Presidio for a day of dance, music, screen printing, an arts and crafts marketplace, and more. Dance in many indigenous communities is a prayer, an offering, a balancing of our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional selves, which in turn heals and strengthens our communities.
Event: Presidio Soccer Festival
Who: Organized by Telemundo 48 and NBC Bay Area in collaboration with the Presidio
Dates: Saturday, June 13
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Place: Main Parade Lawn
Price: Free
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Join us at the park for a FREE family-friendly event filled with soccer, culture, and community at the Presidio. Enjoy fun soccer themed games, performances, Dj Music, and other activities for the whole family. Whether you’re a player, a fan, or simply looking for a great day out, this festival has something for everyone. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable celebration of sports, culture, and community – and don’t forget your team spirit and appetite!
Event: Community Arts Market
Who: Arts.Co.Lab
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow
Price: Free
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The second annual Community Arts Market (CAM) is a vibrant, community-led experience that brings together culture and creativity. The market will feature more than 20 BIPOC-led artisan vendors, live performances, and healing activations, offering a space for collective joy, connection, and transformation. CAM is designed to uplift local artists, creative entrepreneurs, and wellness practitioners through community engagement. Attendees can explore handmade goods, original artwork, and wellness products in a family-friendly, open-air environment. CAM is organized by Arts.Co.Lab in collaboration with the Presidio Trust.
Event: Sundown Cinema presents Inside Out
Who: The San Francisco Standard and Amazon
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Civil War Parade Ground, Graham Street, San Francisco
Price: Free
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Walt Disney’s film, Inside Out, follows the emotions of a girl who’s uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced to move to San Francisco. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness each have their own ideas about how she should handle her new surroundings.
Event: Fiesta en el Parque
Who: Organized by Telemundo 48 and NBC Bay Area in collaboration with the Presidio Trust.
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Place: Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow
Price: Free
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Fiesta en el Parque returns to Presidio Tunnel Tops for the fourth year with a family-friendly celebration of Latin culture, dance, music, and community, all with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Move to the rhythm with salsa, merengue, and cumbia dance classes. Little ones and families alike will enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, lawn games, and live performances – all in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Event: Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival
Who: Urban Jazz Dance Company
Date: Sunday, August 16
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow
Price: Free
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Join us in the Presidio for the 14th annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival organized by Urban Jazz Dance Company. Enjoy live performances from Deaf, Deaf/Disabled, and hearing artists from across the world. Families are also invited to register for the youth workshop aimed at introducing participants to dance as a form of visual and embodied communication.
Event: World Arts West Dance Festival
Who: World Arts West
Date: Sunday, September 6
Time: 1to 4 p.m.
Place: Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow
Price: Free
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About: World Arts West Dance Festival returns to the Presidio for a fifth year running. Come out to the park for an afternoon of engaging performances at Presidio Tunnel Tops, showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s cultural dance groups! This event is part of a three-weekend festival that includes film screenings and workshops rooted in this year’s theme, “Legacy of Liberation” – addressing the holistic needs of the community.
Visit Now! Closing August 31
Exhibition: I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience
Who: Hosted by the National Japanese American Historical Society with Presidio Trust. Presented by the National Veterans Network (NVN) with the National Museum of the United States Army and supported by The Army Historical Foundation.
Dates: Fridays – Tuesdays, through August 31, 2026.
Time: 12 to 5 p.m.
Place: Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, 640 Mason Street
Price: Free for veterans, children 12 and under, and NJAHS members, $15 for all others.
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A powerful, 1,500-square-foot national traveling exhibition recounting the storied history of American soldiers of Japanese ancestry who demonstrated their loyalty through military service during World War II, amid the racial tension that followed Japan’s attacks on Pearl Harbor.
Exhibition: EXCLUSION: The Presidio’s Role in World War II Japanese American Incarceration
Who: Presidio Trust in collaboration with the Fred T. Korematsu Institute and the National Japanese American Historical Society.
Dates: Fridays – Sundays, through August 31, 2026.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Avenue,
Price: Free
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The Presidio Trust offers the award-winning exhibition, EXCLUSION: The Presidio’s Role in World War II Japanese American Incarceration. During World War II, the Presidio of San Francisco – the Army’s Western Defense Command – played a pivotal role in the unjust incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans, purportedly in the name of national security. This special exhibition was launched in 2017, 75 years after Lieutenant General John L. DeWitt issued Civilian Exclusion Orders from the Presidio and examines the post’s little understood part in these events. The exhibition invites visitors to investigate the choices – both personal and political – that led to this dark chapter in American history.
How To Get To The Presidio San Francisco
For a car-free, stress-free ride, take BART from stations around the entire Bay Area, and transfer to the free Presidio GO shuttle at Embarcadero station. The new battery-electric Presidio Go shuttles offer free service to and around the Presidio. More information and routes here: https://presidio.gov/visit/getting-to-and-around-the-park
For information on these and additional events, ongoing offerings, food and other park amenities and self-guided itineraries, visit www.presidio.gov/events.
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