DOWNTOWN FIRST THURSDAYS
Next UP:
JUNE 4, 2026
We're giving Downtown a whole new makeover -- think bigger, bolder, and so SF.
Every first Thursday of the month, Downtown First Thursdays is the place to be.
DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE!
Special Guest Perfomers
UPDATE: We’re sad to share that Janelle Monáe is no longer able to join us at DFT on June 4 due to an unexpected scheduling conflict. But a little plot twist can’t derail DFT’s Pride Kickoff!
Get ready for a homegrown Pride Month disco-fueled takeover David Harness, Grace Towers,
and a Discoteca Takoever of the Howard Stage!
5 - 9PM
explore THREE BLOCKS OF FUN
The DFT street party takes place on 2nd St. between Market and Howard Streets.
Nearby transportation:
Montgomery Station (MUNI & BART)
Caltrain: Transfer to Muni Metro at 4th and King St., take the inbound T or N train to Montgomery St. Station.
For information on accessing off-street parking during event hours, please refer to DFT Local Access Maps
EVENT GUIDE
Choose you own adventure! Explore fun up and down 2nd St. and around the neighborhood.
Activations + Stages
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Howard Stage
(2nd at Howard st.)
It’s a Discoteca Takeover! Feat. David Harness and Host Grace Towers.
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Jessie Street
(Jessie and 2nd St.)
D.A.D. SF Takeover! Disco. Funk, Drag and more! -
Natoma Dance Hall
(Outside Natoma Cabana on Natoma at 2nd Street)
Everyone to the dance floor! Boom Boom Bay Area serves up Brazilian beats.
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Curbside Karaoke
(Outside 111 Minna Gallery)
You’re the star on Minna Street! Karaoke your heart out all night.
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111 Minna Gallery
(111 Minna St)
Art show and dance party, live music and more inside 111 Minna Gallery, with KALW co-hosting.
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Outdoor bars
2nd and Stevenson St.
2nd and Jessie St.
2nd and Natoma St.
Outside Natoma Cabana
DFT 2026
Resident VENDORS
FOOD
RETAIL
JUNE 4 VENDORS
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Neighborhood Events
Businesses on the Block
