Excerpted from Secret San Francisco (full story by Dana Flynn here)
San Francisco is closing 12 blocks of streets for a massive free jazz festival next weekend — over 45 performances, 5 stages, bites, and pop-up bars
Next weekend, a massive free jazz festival is coming to the Fillmore District, bringing talented performers, food, and artist vendors. The festival is a decade-long tradition, celebrating the neighborhood’s long history with jazz music.
Fillmore Jazz Festival 2026
The annual Fillmore Jazz Festival is returning July 4–5, 2026, with an exciting lineup of performances, community events, and more. The festival has over 45 free performances scheduled throughout the weekend, including:
- Rob Dehlinger and His Alpha Rhythm Kings
- Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble
- Sundra Manning Piano Quartet
- Kim Nalley
- Caribbean Allstars
- Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
- Mario Salomon
- Jonah Kim
- Todd Cochran
- Ricardo Scales
- and many more
The festival features five stages with multiple performances each day. Along with the music, the festival offers many food vendors, including Bao Bao Express, Gumbo Social, and more. Local bar the Sheba Piano Lounge will be serving drinks, along with pop-up FMA/South Beach Yacht Club bars throughout.
Finally, you can explore a massive market featuring the work of artisans and creatives — art, jewelry, clothing, and more for sale. The free festival takes place on Fillmore Street, covering 12 blocks between Eddy and Jackson Streets.
(Full story by Dana Flynn here) — we have corrected inaccuracies in the story.
