Downtown First Thursdays
Dates and Times
- Thursday, May 7, 2026 5pm - 10pm
- Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 5pm - 10pm
- Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 5pm - 10pm
Location
Downtown San Francisco
2nd Street and Market Street
Details
Downtown SF's FREE massive monthly street party!
Downtown First Thursday's is back this month with DJs, dancing, drag, food trucks, shopping. It's the party you know and love, with even more to explore. Get ready for live music, screen printing, arts and crafts, and all-ages fun in the streets. Free with RSVP here!
DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE
Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St, Front St., and around the block.
R&B and RIBS takes over DFT on May 7 | 5-10PM
Dance, eat, repeat. It’s a party with good food and dope DJs taking over DFT. Featuring beats by J. Espinosa, Knowpa Slaps, LadyRyan, and Lefty. Featured eats by Sticky Business BBQ and Prubechu.
Janelle Monáe (DJ Set ) on June 4 | 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by Another Planet Entertainment
Icon. Actor. Music visionary. Janelle Monáe takes over the decks with a DJ set ready to blast you into Pride Month.
Peaches Christ’s Great American Variety Show on July 2 | 5-10PM
Kick off your 4th of July Weekend with the one-and-only Peaches Christ. DJs, drag, live performances and the return of DFT’s infamous hot dog eating contest.
Explore three blocks of fun on 2nd St. between Market and Howard Streets all night!
We strongly recommend taking public transportation:
The nearest public transit station is Montgomery Station (MUNI & BART)
RSVP for Access to $3 off featured Specialty Cocktails at all DFT outdoor bars on 2nd Street
Monthly performances curated by: Grace Towers, Another Planet Entertainment, Black Joy Parade, and more!
ADA seating available by request: info@intothestreetssf.com
DFT is presented by Into The Streets and Civic Joy Fund in partnership The East Cut CBD, Yerba Buena Partnership, Natoma Cabana, and 111 Minna Gallery.
DFT is made possible by the generous contributions of Battery Powered, Bob and Randi Fisher, Chris Larsen, , Crankstart, GAP Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Levi Strauss & Co., and Salesforce.