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San Francisco: Downtown First Thursdays

  • 2nd Street (between Market and Howard) SF, CA, 94105 United States (map)

DFT is back for a full year of street parties in 2026!
Kick off a brand new season and a brand new year of DFT on New Year's Day.

DJs - Live Performances - Dancing - Drag - Food Trucks - Shopping - Fashion, and new surprises every month.

☀️ ☔ DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE

Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St. and around the block.

✨DRESS TO IMPRESS IN ALL WHITE!✨
Wear your fresh all-white fits to welcome a new year.

DFT STREET PARTY ON 2ND STREET

It’s your family-friendly (and hangover-friendly), FREE, all-ages alternative to start off 2026 right!

Enjoy feel-good vibes, live music, mocktails (as well as the usual cocktails) as we usher in the new year and celebrate the start of a new DFT season.

Special Guest Performers:
Jazz Mafia takes over the Howard Stage from 7-9PM

Howard Stage Happy Hour Debuts!
Palette SF hosts the Howard Stage happy hour every month from rom 5-7PM at Howard and 2nd St. It's a genre-fluid dance party, with a different theme each month.
Think post-work house party vibes in the streets. This month's theme: WHITE PARTY! Dress in your freshest, funkiest, all-white fit.

Plus... Happy Hour Specials at the outdoor bar on 2nd St. between Minna and Natoma from 5-7PM ONLY:
$8 draft beers
$10 margaritas, and house wines
$15 wells shots + beer special

Winterwear Pooch Pageant | 6:45PM at Howard and 2nd St.
Dress up your doggo, bring them up on stage to strut their fluff, and...snatch the crown?

Jazz , Swing, and Fashion at Natoma @ 2nd St. | 5-9:30PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Swing Dance Lesson
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Pop-Up Fashion Show + DJ Set by Mario B.


Backyard Party Zone (2nd St. btwn Mission - Jessie St.) | 5-9:30PM
Bingo + Live Musicians all night

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RSVP also gets you access to:

  • $3 off featured Specialty Cocktails at all DFT outdoor bars on 2nd St.