August 2026 Events in San Francisco and Marin County

August is just around the corner, and the calendar is already filling up across San Francisco and Marin. From neighborhood festivals and live music to food events, scenic bike rides, and one of the Bay Area's biggest music festivals, we've rounded up a few highlights worth checking out. ☀️🎶🍕

SAN FRANCISCO

52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair  August 1–2, 2026

Founded in 1973, the Nihonmachi Street Fair was hatched as an idea to provide leadership and mentorship opportunities for the youth of J-Town and to honor the cultural heritage that was, at the time, at risk of being displaced. Since then the annual event has grown from a four-booth affair in its first year, to a two-day event expected to draw over 30,000 attendees.

What makes this street fair a uniquely San Francisco event is the broader cultural context participants can experience in addition to traditional Asian-Pacific influences. The Nihonmachi Street Fair organizers have a long history of including local entertainment that have spanned genres from Taiko to hip-hop to salsa, rock, and jazz.

Outside Lands  August 7–9, 2026

2026 marks 18 years of Outside Lands, a place where world-class music meets next-level food, boundary-pushing art, the most epic festival atmosphere in Golden Gate Park, and the kind of moments you swear you’ll never forget. Relive the chaos, the classics, and the once-in-a-lifetime collabs from 2008 to today, through photos, videos, posters, lineups, and more.

Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival  August 15, 2026

Award-winning pizzaiolo and legendary restaurateur, Tony Gemignani, in collaboration with the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, host San Francisco’s fourth annual Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival in the heart of historic North Beach. The event covers two blocks of North Beach on Stockton and Filbert Sts. For the first time, Washington Square will feature live music and space to picnic and enjoy your pizza, bagel and beer in the North Beach sun.

Over the last three years, the event raised over $225,000 with proceeds benefiting local causes; this year’s beneficiaries are John Arena Foundation, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, Saints Peter & Paul School, SF Italian Heritage Parade, North Beach Business Association, Friends of Washington Square Park and Next Village.

MARIN COUNTY

Marin Century Bike Race  August 1, 2026

For 63 years, the Marin Cyclists Club has strived to make the Marin Century the gold standard, setting the bar for cycling events. We offer you an incredible bike ride on amazing roads, starting and finishing at beautiful Stafford Lake Park in Novato, followed by a party extravaganza.

Choose one of FIVE scenic routes ranging from 37 to 127 miles. We prioritize your safety, provide premium support, supply specialty foods, and showcase live musicians. Prepare to be impressed by the service, perks, and freebies. It's not just a ride, it's a party!

The Marin Cyclists Club, an all volunteer, non-profit organization, donates the proceeds to local community and bicycle related charities, totalling over $625,000 in the last 20 years.

Jazz and Blues by the Bay  August 7 – September 25, 2026

This beloved Friday night tradition in Sausalito started in 1996! Our summer concert series is free and family friendly. Enjoy an evening on our beautiful waterfront with lively bands from your picnic blanket, reserve a nightly table for 6, or upgrade to a season table so you can groove with your friends all summer long.

West End Fridays Block Party  August 21 – October 16, 2026

Join us for the West End Friday Block Party in Downtown San Rafael! Fridays from August through mid-October, the vibrant stretch from F to G Streets transforms into a lively celebration from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy eight unforgettable Fridays filled with music and community spirit, all generously sponsored by Pint Size Lounge. Don’t miss out on the fun, bring your friends and family to experience the best of San Rafael’s West End!