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San Francisco Celebrates Diversity with Over 125 Free Concerts at

February 26, 2025
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Golden Gate Park’s historic Golden Gate Bandshell is returning its free live music series for a fifth season, packed with over 125 concerts for San Francisco’s diverse community. Starting on March 1, the series will host shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, and certain Saturdays through mid-November, according to information from the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.

The Bandshell has been an iconic venue for a wide range of musical acts and legends, with past performances featuring the Kronos Quartet’s 50th Anniversary, Victor Wooten, and Pato Banton, along with DJs like Doc Martin and Justin Martin; it’s attracted close to a million visitors since the Illuminate LIVE series began. Women-fronted bands will kick off the season on March 1 in collaboration with SF Music Week, produced in part by the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), as a celebration of the city’s rich musical legacy, the month of March will be dedicated to honoring and featuring women and women-fronted musical groups, with a total of 14 such shows on deck.

Cultural enrichment doesn’t need a ticket—the concerts are free and open to enthusiasts of all ages, ranging from singer/songwriters to reggae, Latin, and EDM artists. The March 1st opening concert lineup boasts local talent with a “Nod to Sir Paul” segment in tribute to Paul McCartney, linking to a new exhibit at the de Young Museum, as reported by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.

Reflecting on the Bandshell’s century-old story, September 9, 1900, marked its debut concert with John Philip Sousa’s band, an event that rooted this neoclassical structure deeply into San Francisco’s public sphere. Despite facing earthquakes, shifting musical trends, and periods of neglect, the Bandshell has always found a way to rejuvenate its significance within the city, consistently remaining a central hub for cultivating free and accessible music for the public.



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