BHANGRA & BEATS IS BACK FOR 2026!
San Francisco’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration brings its “Bhangra meets Bay Area energy” to one of downtown’s most iconic arts destinations for the first time—landing at Yerba Buena Gardens.
Happening on two Fridays—July 24 and November 13 (Diwali edition)—from 4pm–9pm, this FREE event will transform Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square, and Yerba Buena Lane into a vibrant festival of music, dance, food, and culture.
At the heart of the celebration is its signature atmosphere: a family-friendly Indian rave where traditional Punjabi rhythms meet Bay Area nightlife energy. Non Stop Bhangra collective will once again lead the celebration with its trademark mix of cultural performances, interactive dance lessons, live drumming, DJs, and open dance floors—alongside a lively outdoor marketplace of food, retail, and local vendors, plus restaurant and bar specials and family-friendly activities.
Bhangra and Beats Night Market is presented by Into The Streets and Non Stop Bhangra in partnership with Yerba Buena Partnership, the San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development, Mayor’s Office of Daniel Lurie, and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, with support from The Svane Family Foundation Fund Culture Forward Grant Program.
FRIDAY JULY, 24th
DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO
YERBA BUENA GARDENS | JESSIE SQUARE
YERBA BUENA LANE
PRICE:FREE
TIME: 4 PM - 9 PM
ALL AGES
FOOD & DRINKS
Sample unique Indian street food and fill up on the Bay Area’s favorite food trucks while enjoying a cocktail or elixir from one of the open-air bars.
GO SHOPPING
Take the memories home and elevate your style by shopping from over 30 retail vendors offering jewelry, apparel, personal care, art and more.
CULTURE CORNER
Take part in unique experiences like Mehndi (Henna) tattoos and Sari wrapping, hair braiding, dance classes and interactive history and art installations.
EVENT LOCATION
Located in the heart of the downtown San Francisco, the event will be featured in the wonderful Yerba Buena area. The main stage and marketplace fill the Yerba Buena Gardens, with more food and shopping found at Jessie Square & Yerba Buena Lane.
BUS LINES
8X/8AX/8BX SAN BRUNO | 14 MISSION | 30 STOCKTON
45 UNION/STOCKTON
TRAINS
J | K | L | M | N
BART STOPS
MONTGOMERY | POWELL STREET (2 BLOCKS)
CIVIC CENTER | EMBARCADERO
CALTRAIN STATION
FOURTH & TOWNSEND
RSVP
RSVP to win special prizes!