Bay Area September Festivals at a Glance
Summer festival season to kicking into high gear with an incredible number of fantastic festivals worth getting on your calendar. So read on for a list of recommendations for fabulous festivals this summer.
SEPTEMBER
Experience the Garden in a new way with live music, hidden pianos, and performances woven throughout one of San Francisco’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.
Celebrate Latin Heritage Month with Downtown San Leandro at the Second Fridays Latin Heritage Festival on September 11th!
Join the community for Make a Difference Day, Sausalito's first citywide volunteer day, on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Bay Area Pignic is a fundraising event for guinea pigs and their admirers. We gather each year to celebrate our funk, quirky little fuzzy potatoes, raise funds for local small animal rescues, and build community.
Stop by any time between 10am and 1pm to learn about the rich history of Mutsun-speaking people and see one of Santa Clara County’s most important cultural sites. Play traditional games, view real petroglyphs, and make crafts. Discover what has made this place special to Indigenous People for thousands of years!
Get ready to soar! The Vallejo Kite Festival is flying into the Vallejo Waterfront on Saturday, September 12th!
Enjoy a fine arts show, gourmet food trucks, craft beer tasting, artisan crafts, public interest booths, and live entertainment headlined by the District XVII rock band.
Ag Day at Meek Park will return with all the fun activities, community booths, animals, demonstrations, and opportunities to explore the world of agriculture.
Sound Summit, the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought exceptional music to the mountain and Bay Area community alike for more than a decade, returns to the historic Mountain Theater on Saturday, September 12.
Join us for the 3rd San Francisco Turkish Festival—food, music, and fun all day long in person!
Join us at the Concord Pharaohs Festival for an unforgettable journey inspired by the grandeur of the Pharaohs. Enjoy incredible food, live entertainment, music, family activities, photo opportunities, raffles, and experiences fit for royalty.
The Google Visitor Experience invites the public to the Endless Summer Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plaza Palooza returns with live music by Ruby Ibarra, Red Lotus, & Afterthought, plus a market with local vendors, food, drinks, and more.
Fiesta de las Américas 2026 is set for September 12th in the Mission. Local artists, nonprofits, and small businesses will showcase their talents at this vibrant annual cultural event!
The Mountain View Art and Wine Festival is one of the largest and most beloved festivals in the Bay Area. Featuring over 400 of the region's finest artists and craft-makers, stellar live music, tons of activities, and, of course, fabulously curated food and drinks.
We’re excited to announce our 2026 headliner Grammy Award Winning Band, Kool & the Gang. Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, community performances, delicious food truck options, family fun and more at Orange Memorial Park in South San Francisco!
Dublin's 2026 Splatter festival, taking place on Saturday, September 12, will feature a full day of family-friendly entertainment on three stages. Look for a loud, lively party on the Main Stage, multi-cultural performers in the Amphitheater, and local acoustic musicians and performers on the Side Yard Stage.
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate kites to fly, listen to music, go fishing, and enjoy the outdoors!
