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The Bay Lights make their return tonight!

Join us on the embarcadero in front of Waterbar for public remarks by Ben Davis, Artist Leo Villareal, and VIP guests.

Together we'll countdown to the Grand Relighting!

Remarks at ~7:15pm
Countdown at ~7:40pm

Free concert series returns to Golden Gate Park Hundreds of musical acts are coming to Golden Gate Bandshell through mid-November, courtesy of Illuminate Live.

The Golden Gate Bandshell has become “a symbol of the artistic renaissance that is going on in San Francisco” www.sfexaminer.com/culture/pop-... @illumin8live.bsky.social @illuminatethearts.bsky.social

The Bay Lights Grand Relighting Celebration & Official After Party A benefit for arts nonprofit Illuminate, the organization responsible for The Bay Lights. Be there when they shine again, with DJ GOSHFATHER

Our friends at SHACK15 are hosting a benefit and official after-party to celebrate the return of The Bay Lights.

✨Open bar
✨Delectable bites
✨A dancefloor ruled by Goshfather
✨A backdrop of The Bay Lights

🗓️ 3/20
🕖 7-11pm
📍1 Ferry Building Suite 201
🎫 RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bay-li...

MAYOR LURIE ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON OF FREE LIVE MUSIC IN GOLDEN GATE PARK - City of Awe As Grand Finale of SF Music Week, Illuminate LIVE Will Open March 1 at Golden Gate Bandshell  Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Drive San Francisco’s Economic Comeb...

🎶Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell for our 6th season🎶

We kick things off this Sunday, March 1 as part of the SF Music Week finale.

Find more details here: illuminate.org/2026/02/24/m...

It won't be long before they're a nightly occurrence again. Glad we can brighten up your commute.

Bay Bridge lights to return next month after nearly 3 years of darkness The Bay Lights will once again light up the western span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge next month.

Bay Bridge lights to return next month after nearly 3 years of darkness www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

The Bay Lights to Return Friday, March 20, 2026 - City of Awe Photos/Video available here SAN FRANCISCO, CA — February 19, 2026 — Arts nonprofit Illuminate announced today that The Bay Lights — the iconic installation by artist Leo Villareal on the western span ...

On March 20, The Bay Lights return full time to the western span of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge with a Grand Lighting celebration.

Learn more about what's to come: share.google/HGqCaM68R4SY...

New Bay Bridge lights being tested, just weeks away from full comeback The original Bay Lights went up in 2013, and 10 years later, they went dark due to the cost of maintaining the lights being unsustainable. But this time around, the nonprofit behind the project is ste...

New San Francisco-Bay Bridge lights from Illuminate being tested, just weeks away from full comeback - ABC7 San Francisco share.google/GOSJwHGpEPLo...

✨ We have some exciting news to share... Testing of The Bay Lights will be occuring over the coming weeks, starting as early as this week!! There's still more installation ahead before we get to full sparkle, but be on the lookout for some shimmer returning to the Bay 🌉
Artist: Leo Villareal

Mangobus is back at The Bandshell tomorrow for Friday Happy Hour!
Grab your friends, your favorite snacks and join us in Golden Gate Park to kick off the weekend!

📍Event Details:
Date: Fri 10/10
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
Free & All ages!
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The Civic Center Soundtrack is back w/ a stellar line up of local musicians! More info:
https://loom.ly/zmf1wEI
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📣Volunteers Needed in Golden Gate Park! We're adding some musical touches to The Golden Mile & you can be a part of the magic!

If you can use a paintbrush, you are qualified💛Spots available on Thursday Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 10.

Click the link below to sign up for a spot
https://loom.ly/euZCOuE

The Civic Center Soundtrack is back w/ a stellar line up of local musicians! More info:
https://loom.ly/U7rrgvw
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We’ve got just one show before Golden Gate Park fills with Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this weekend! Catch us Wednesday for an evening of singer/songwriter magic.

Get more details at illuminate.org/events
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Join us this week in Fulton Plaza for free live music and good energy in the heart of downtown SF.

9/30 Tuesday Lunch Special 12-3pm
12pm – Rebecca Chapa
1pm – Howard Simon
2pm – Lolah

10/2 Thursday Happy Hours 3-6pm
3pm – Maya Bennett
4pm – Alex Walsh
5pm – Vigilis

False Bottom Band is bringing the Friday Happy Hour vibes to The Bandshell with bluegrass, country, blues, and beyond!

📍Event Details:
Date: Fri 9/26
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
Free & All ages!
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Come out to The Bandshell in Golden Gate Park this week and enjoy free live music!
All shows are free, all ages, and all are welcome!

Get more details at illuminate.org/events
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The Civic Center Soundtrack is live, 12-3pm today in Fulton Plaza!
📍Details: https://loom.ly/2QqrSt8

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Join us in Fulton Plaza for free live music in the heart of downtown SF

9/16 Tue Lunch Special 12-3pm
12pm – Joe Burke
1pm – Allan Wachs
2pm – Michelle Luna

9/18 Thu Happy Hours 3-6pm
3pm – Junior Corrêa
4pm – Steve Egelman
5pm – Matt Logan

It's Friday Happy Hour tomorrow and Thu Ho is back on the Bandshell stage with Fall in Love with Love, featuring Fault Line Trio

📍Event Details:
Date: Fri 9/12
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
Free & All ages!
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The Civic Center Soundtrack is back w/ a stellar line up of local musicians! More info:
https://loom.ly/qETt5pQ
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Singer/Songwriter Wednesday is tomorrow! Take a mid-week break w/ 3 local artists at The Bandshell

4pm Nick Michels
5pm Michael Vincent and U No Who
6pm Sammy Patrick

📍Event Details:
Date: Wed 9/10
Time: 4-7pm
Location: Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
Free & All ages!
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The Civic Center Soundtrack is live today at Fulton Plaza!
📍Details: https://loom.ly/je6o3uU

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@sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social
@sfciviccenter.bsky.social

The Civic Center Soundtrack is back w/ a stellar line up of local musicians! More info:
https://loom.ly/hLQStuM
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
@sfciviccenter.bsky.social
@sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social

The Civic Center Soundtrack is live today at Fulton Plaza!
📍Details: https://loom.ly/phqDQxA

@sfrecpark.bsky.social
@sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social
@sfciviccenter.bsky.social

The Bandshell lineup is stacked this week.
All shows are free, all ages, and all are welcome!

Get more details at illuminate.org/events
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Join us this week in Fulton Plaza for free live music and good energy in the heart of downtown SF.

8/26 Tuesday Lunch Special 12-3pm
12pm – Joe Burke
1pm – Paris
2pm – Michael Annotti

8/28 Thursday Happy Hours 3-6pm
3pm – Pete Kronowitt
4pm – Dan Agnello
5pm – karaj lost coast

Friday Happy Hour is back & we're excited to welcome Dennis Johnson & The Revelators to the Bandshell stage!

Grab your friends and come out to Golden Gate Park tomorrow!

📍 Details:
Date: Fri 8/22
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
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