The Golden Gate Bandshell is hosting a series of free concerts, and the schedule for August and September is officially here.
Golden Gate Park is home to a beautiful, historic bandshell at the Music Concourse. Located between the de Young and the California Academy of Sciences, the scenic venue hosts a series of free concerts starting in March and running through the fall.
The free shows are entering their last few months, ending in the fall. Luckily, there is a packed schedule featuring various local performers so you still have plenty of chances to see a show.
Bandshell concert schedule
Photo by Jonathan April, courtesy of SF Travel Association
You can expect multiple concerts a week at the bandshell, typically on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The concerts typically follow themes, such as singer/songwriter Wednesday, Friday Happy Hour, and Crucial Reggae Sunday. Check out the full schedule below.
August
Wednesday, August 5 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Market to Bandshell Wednesday
Little Oil (4:00 PM)
3 Reefs Deep (5:00 PM)
Lisa Graciano Trio (6:00 PM)
Wednesday, August 12 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
An Evening with The Mad Maggies (2 Sets)
Wednesday, August 19 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
Eliz (4:00 PM)
Joyce Lee (5:00 PM)
C Breezy Quartet (6:00 PM)
Friday, August 21 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Friday Night Happy Hour
Sunday, August 23 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Crucial Reggae Sunday
Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, and DJ Sep
Special guest DJ Jacques from WBLK Music (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Wednesday, August 26 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
Dan Martin Solo Opening (4:30 PM – 5:15 PM)
An Evening with Jethro Jeremiah Band (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Friday, August 28 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Friday Night Happy Hour
SoHum Girls Band (2 Sets)
Sunday, August 30 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Crucial Reggae Sunday
Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, and DJ Sep
Special guest live performance by Soul Medic (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
September
Wednesday, September 2 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Market to Bandshell Wednesday
Matt Reagan (4:00 PM)
TBD (5:00 PM)
Mateo Peligroso (6:00 PM)
Friday, September 4 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Friday Happy Hour
Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band (2 Sets) with Frisco Gang DJs
Saturday, September 5 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)GGP Bandshell 5th Annual Surf Festival
Featuring The Seismics, Surf Monster, The New Shockwaves, and Uncle Sea Monster in association with KFJC
Sunday, September 6 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Crucial Reggae Sundays
Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, and DJ Sep
Special guest Roommate (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Wednesday, September 9 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
Hayley Lynne and Blake Johnston (4:00 PM)
Matt Jaffe Duo (5:00 PM)
Koyal (6:00 PM)
Friday, September 11 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Friday Happy Hour
Saturday, September 12 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)Kid’s Concert
Sunday, September 13 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Crucial Reggae Sundays
Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, and DJ Sep
Special guests Monkey Ska (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Wednesday, September 16 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
Indestructible (4:00 PM)
Angry Outlaws (5:00 PM)
Hyperdrive Kittens (6:00 PM)
Friday, September 18 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Friday Happy Hour
Super Special show (more info TBA)
Saturday, September 19 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)A Tribute to John Coltrane 100
An afternoon of Coltrane conducted by German Gonzalez
Sunday, September 20 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Crucial Reggae Sundays
Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, and DJ Sep
Special guests Kava Jah and the Remedy (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Wednesday, September 23 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
Joe Burke (4:00 PM)
BTU (5:00 PM)
Nick Tasker & the Hash-Slinging Slasher (6:00 PM)
Friday, September 25 (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)Friday Happy Hour – Local Jazz Night
Luke Westbrook Trio (4:00 PM – 5:15 PM)
Implied Jazz (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Wednesday, September 30 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)Singer/Songwriter Wednesday
Joe Brennan (4:00 PM)
Jesse Brewster (5:00 PM)
The Alleylots (6:00 PM)