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San Francisco's SLAVIC FESTIVAL 2026: Food, Music & Dance!


  • Russian Center of San Francisco 2460 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA, 94115 United States (map)

A fun-filled culture fest on Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1 with live dancing, folk music, ethnic food and costume contest.

Welcome to San Francisco's 2026 Slavic Festival!

Join us for two days filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting dance performances on January 31 and February 1, 2026.

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Slavic heritage. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and celebration!

Festival Highlights

  • Exciting live performances: folk dancing, singing, and music

  • Delicious traditional food from local vendors

  • Folk dance classes and costume contest on Saturday evening

  • Exotic flavors of vodka like ginger, black currant and horseradish

  • Savory zakuski (Slavic tapas) like deviled eggs, mini piroshki and lox

  • Piping hot blini (crepes) with all the traditional toppings

  • Cakes, sweets and Slavic tea at our dessert booth

  • Unique handmade crafts and gifts from artisans and craft vendors

  • Family fun at the Kids Village with activities for children of all ages

New This Year

We heard you wanted MORE... More dancing, more music, more interactive fun, and of course, blini! Well, dear friends, we heard you loud and clear. We are happy to present:

  • Musicians throughout the venue and in the dining room areas

  • Folk dance classes on Saturday evening

  • Costume contest with prizes for best traditional male and female costumes

  • Delicious blini (crepes) will be served with all your favorite toppings

  • Sample three styles of Rakiya, a Serbian plum brandy, poured by founder and local musician Bill Gould

  • Courtesy shuttle provided by Tesla, Inc offering rides within 4 miles of Festival

Our Line-Up of Performers

  • Slavyanka - Chorus

  • Lowiczanie - Polish dance

  • Kitka Women's Trio - Bulgarian and Ukrainian music

  • Marina V - Singer songwriter

  • Kostroma - Russian folk music

  • Gypsy Duo - Zhenya and Nataly Rock

  • Bulgare Folk Dance Club - Bulgarian dance

  • Balkanera Band - Serbian and Balkan music

  • Riazantsev Dance Ensemble - Russian dance

  • Sokoly Dance Group - Polish children's dance

  • Iskra Etno - Serbian, Slavic and Balkan music

  • Mladost Folk Dance Group - Serbian dance

  • Russian Center Dancers - Russian dance

  • SF Balalaika Ensemble - Slavic music

  • Sveta Sofia - Bulgarian dance

  • Zsa-Zsa Duo - Slavic music

  • Levitation - E. European jazz

  • East European Music Duet: Nada Lewis & Clark Welsh