This is a weird concept for a festival, sure, but Afterthought is playing, so we’ll see you there!
Afterthought (center) and the Top Chefs perform at Salesforce Park as part of Suds Francisco on Aug. 23. (Heath Visuals)
To the uninitiated, “funk and fermentation” might sound more like a stinky hospital ward full of weird infections than it does like a party. But in fact, Suds Francisco 2026: A Funk & Fermentation Festival is a real-life Aug. 23 event where people brewin’ and people groovin’ collide. (Hopefully in a non-sticky way?)
On the groovin’ side is San Francisco rapper-producer Afterthought, who’s set to perform with his big, eclectic backing band, the Top Chefs. Expect a hearty dose of positive mental attitude, heartwarming vulnerability, and a blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B and (yes) funk, that’ll leave you with the warm and tinglies before you’ve even tried any spicy kimchi.
Suds Francisco 2026: A Funk & Fermentation Festival takes place Aug. 23, 2–6 p.m. at Salesforce Park (425 Mission St., San Francisco).