Events in San Francisco — October 2026 (2,070 Things to Do)

October 2026 in San Francisco, California brings 2,070 live events across the city, led by music (712), community (241), film (212). 97 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in San Francisco in October 2026?

There are 2,070 events in San Francisco, California in October 2026, including SHAKE & POP at Madrone Art Bar, Prime Cut at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - San Francisco (9:30 PM), TRUCK at The Stud, PAN DULCE PRESENTS LA MAS DRAGA 6 WINNER CATTRIONA LIVE @ BEAUX SF at Beaux SF (9:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in San Francisco in October 2026?

Yes — 97 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in San Francisco. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in San Francisco for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in San Francisco, California with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in San Francisco — October 2026

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Events in San Francisco — October 2026

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Shake & Pop

Prime Cut

Truck

Pan Dulce Presents LA Mas Draga 6 Winner Cattriona Live @ Beaux SF

Hope (2026)

Practical Magic 2

Primetime

Resident Evil (2026)

March to Ballhalla

Próxima Parada ft. Zoë Winter: An Intimate Set at The Faight

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market — Thursday

San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market at Crocker Galleria — Thursday

Mission Community Market — Thursday

An Evening Honoring Steve Earle

Galactic Empire

Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour

Sit in on a USF Poetry Class!

Downtown First Thursdays Official After Party - Sf's #1 Street Party

Soda Blonde

Chair Yoga

The Situational Jazz Band

Clement St Comedy

George Civeris

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Thu, Oct 1

Milonga Malevaje

Don West

Poison Girl Friend

Carbon Leaf

Brazilian Disco

Guided Meditation Series: The Five Elements

Live Nation Presents - Saint Harison

Los Thuthanaka

Hiromi & Kazunori Kumagai

Cyrille Aimée

Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party

KOLLISION class with Kamelle Mills

Storytime: For Families

Storytime: For Babies

Storytime: For Toddlers

Storytime: For Babies

Workshop: Breath Meditation with Don Narin

Storytime: For Babies

Storytime: For Toddlers

RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW: 2026 Sarah K. Delson Fellowship Exhibition

Storytime: For Toddlers at Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center

OBJECTS: USA | Museum of Craft & Design | Daily Exhibition Admission

Shut Up & Write!® at the Glen Park Branch Library

Workshop: Medicare 101 - Clear and Easy

Activity: Wild Goose Qigong

Activity: LEGO Free Play

Digger

Social: Teen Lounge

Activity: LEGOs and Pasta Skeletons

Downtown First Thursdays Free Access to our current exhibitions!

Ghost in the Shell: 30th Anniversary Remaster

Confronting AI: Is it Too Late to Stop the Revolution? -- Manny's (& Dinner)

Downtown First Thursdays w/ Mr. Carmack | Oct. 1, 2026

NOCTURNE — A Group Art Show at Punk Majesty for SF First Thursday Art Walk

Full Workshop: The Opera In You—Write Your Story

Dance at the Plaza: RnB [Beginner] with Sara Templeton

Shake & Pop

Shake & Pop

Prime Cut

Prime Cut

Truck

Truck

Pan Dulce Presents LA Mas Draga 6 Winner Cattriona Live @ Beaux SF

Pan Dulce Presents LA Mas Draga 6 Winner Cattriona Live @ Beaux SF

Hope (2026)

Hope (2026)

Practical Magic 2

Practical Magic 2

Primetime