DOWNTOWN FIRST THURSDAYS
Next UP:
MARCH. 5, 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!
Locations
2nd Street Party
THE SYMPOSIUM
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)
For information on accessing off-street parking during event hours, please refer to DFT Local Access Maps
Activations + Stages
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Howard Stage
(2nd at Howard st.)
Check out a rotating lineup of special guest performers each month!
Howard Stage Happy Hour | 5-7PM. -
Discoteca on Jessie Street
(Jessie and 2nd St.)
Grace Towers hosts an outdoor street discoteca on Jessie Street, featuring drag, DJs, with house, disco, reggaeton y más every month. -
Natoma Dance Hall
(Outside Natoma Cabana on Natoma at 2nd Street)
Everyone to the dance floor! Get down to different beats every month.
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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
MARCH 5 VENDORS
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TBA
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Neighborhood Events
Businesses on the Block
