DOWNTOWN FIRST THURSDAYS
Next UP:
JAN. 1, 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 Perfomer
Locations
2nd Street Party
THE SYMPOSIUM
EnterTAINMENT GUIDE
Choose you own adventure! Explore fun up and down 2nd St.
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.)
Howard Stage Happy Hour from 5-7PM with Palette SF. Drink specials from 5-7PM at the outdoor bar near Howard St.
Special Guest Performers:
Jazz Mafia from 7-9PM. -
Discoteca on Jessie Street
(Jessie and 2nd St.)
Grace Towers hosts an outdoor street discoteca on Jessie Street, featuring Bay Area Performers and DJs playing a wide range of music genres including disco, salsa, reggaeton, house y más! -
Natoma Dance Hall
(Outside Natoma Cabana on Natoma at 2nd Street)
Live music with Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. | 5-8PM
Free swing dance lesson | 6:45PM
Mario B. presents a fashion show and dance party. | 8-9:30PM -
Karaoke on Keys
(Outside 111 Minna Gallery)
You’re the star on Minna Street! Karaoke your heart out all night with Community Music Hangout on the keys.
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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
(Four locations)
2nd and Stevenson
2nd and Natoma
DFT 2026
Resident VENDORS
FOOD + RETAIL FAVORITES
Neighborhood Events
Businesses on the Block
