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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

7:30 - 9PM

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.

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For information on accessing off-street parking during event hours, please refer to DFT Local Access Maps


Activations + Stages

  • 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.

  • Curbside Karaoke

    (Outside 111 Minna Gallery)

    You’re the star on Minna Street! Karaoke your heart out all night.

  • 111 Minna Gallery

    (111 Minna St)

    Art show and dance party, live music and more inside 111 Minna Gallery, with KALW co-hosting.

  • Outdoor bars

    2nd and Stevenson St.
    2nd and Jessie St.
    2nd and Natoma St.
    Outside Natoma Cabana

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JUNE 4 VENDORS

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Neighborhood Events

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