San Francisco Recreation and Park DepartmentGet ready for another
round of free outdoor concerts in the heart of San Francisco. Starting
June 14, 2025 the city’s free concert series is back for its second
year, bringing live music to downtown plazas all summer long. The
first show kicks off with Back 2 Baysics, a daytime event hosted by
San Francisco’s own Dirtybird Records, taking place at Embarcadero
Plaza. This free concert series is a collaboration between the City of
San Francisco, Another Planet Entertainment (the folks behind Outside
Lands), and SF Rec & Park. It’s part of a larger effort to bring
more life back to downtown by using public spaces for community
events, especially after last year’s shows brought out tens of
thousands of people and gave a boost to local businesses. Concerts
will once again pop up in some of SF’s most iconic public spots,
including: Embarcadero Plaza Union Square Civic Center Plaza Last
year’s lineup featured names like Portugal. The Man and
up-and-coming local acts, with crowds filling plazas and foot traffic
jumping well above average. These free shows are part of a multi-year
agreement with Another Planet Entertainment, which also allows a few
ticketed concerts in Golden Gate Park following Outside Lands. In
exchange, the city gets these free shows every summer through at least
2027. So grab your picnic blanket, rally your crew, and stay
tuned—more artist announcements and concert dates are expected soon.
? First Show: Saturday, June 14, 2025 ? Embarcadero Plaza ? Featuring:
Dirtybird’s Back 2 Baysics (Free Daytime Show) ? Cost: Free – RSVP
Read more at San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Disclaimer:
Please double check event information with the event organizer as
events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our
calendar, and errors do occur.
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