Free “Regae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park

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Home » *Top Pick* , In Person , Live Music , Outdoors Free “Regae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 4:20 pm to 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell) | Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Park San Francisco Free / Learn More Golden Gate Park’s 125+ Free Outdoor Bandshell Concert Series (2025) San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will present more than 125 free concerts at the historic Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park in 2025, starting with women-fronted bands on March 1. The 2025 season will run through mid-November , featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and select Saturdays . Over the past four years, the Bandshell has become a hub for diverse musical genres and legendary performances, including Kronos Quartet’s 50th Anniversary, Victor Wooten, Pato Banton, DJs like Doc Martin and Justin Martin, annual events like Surf Fest, Children’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day with Shana Morrison, and weekly reggae celebration Crucial Reggae Sundays. In total, more than 600 free shows have been held as part of the series, called Illuminate LIVE, attracting nearly 1 million music lovers to the park’s Music Concourse . The Bandshell, renovated by Illuminate in 2020 with world-class sound and lighting systems, continues to be the center of independent music in one of America’s premier parks, with over 23 million annual visits. Season Five of Illuminate’s free music series continues a tradition of rich history at the historic Bandshell.  Nestled in Golden Gate Park, the Bandshell stands as a grand neoclassical stage for San Francisco’s public musical life. The structure was a gift from Claus Spreckels, a sugar magnate, to the City in 1900, meant to inspire and elevate civic culture through free outdoor concerts. The Opening Concert will also feature a tribute to Paul McCartney , a nod to the new exhibit “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm,” which will be on display at San Francisco’s de Young Museum from March 1 through July 6. Illuminate LIVE 2025 Season Details: The free, all-ages concerts begin March 1 and continue through mid-November: Singer/Songwriter Wednesdays : 4 – 7 p.m. Friday Happy Hour : 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Crucial Reggae Sundays : 4:20 – 7:30 p.m. + select Saturdays The free concerts attract more than 250,000 music lovers annually. The entire month of March will honor and feature women or women-fronted musical groups. In total, 14 women-focused  shows are planned during the month. The 2025 full schedule will be updated regularly, including special events. March 1, 2025 Opening Concert Schedule Noon – 12:15pm: Welcome Remarks Phil Ginsburg, SF Rec & Park GM, Kat Anderson, President of the Rec/Park Commission, and Ben Davis, Founder of Illuminate. Mayor Lurie has also been invited. 12:15 – 1pm: Local Singer Songwriters: A Nod to Sir Paul Stephanie Woodward Duo , Ben Lang and Anna Karney 1:00p – 2:00pm: The Free Press Music 2:30pm – 3:35pm: Batuki The full lineup of performers is as diverse and local as it was in its first four seasons. The 2025 concerts will feature R&B, soul, jazz, funk, big bands, string ensembles, punk, indie and psychedelic rock bands, and many singer-songwriters . In addition, the series will include lots of reggae, Latin, and EDM . The Illuminate LIVE free concert series was initially launched as part of Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary in 2020, a yearlong celebration put on by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. The Illuminate Live series is funded through private support and grants. 2025 Free Bandshell Concert Schedule Catch live music in the park every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (plus select Saturdays) through November. See the upcoming schedule (subject to change) March 2025 (Celebrating International Women’s Month): Sat 3/1 (12 pm-4pm) – Special 5 th Anniversary Kick-Off Show -12:00 PM – Speakers/Giveaways 12:30 pm – Free Press Music 2:30 pm – Batuki Sun 3/2 (4:30 – 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays 2025 Kick-Off with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guest Kaylan Arnold (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 3/5 (4-7pm) – Market to Bandshell – All-Female Singer/Songwriter Wednesday – 4:00 pm – Frankie West, 5:00 pm – Gaby, 6:00 pm – Lolah & The Travelers Fri 3/07 (4:30-7:30pm) –Friday Happy Hour – Tracy Cruz Band (2 Sets) Sun 3/09 (4:30 – 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guest Ay Que Linda (6:00 to 7:00 pm) Wed 3/12 (4:00 – 7:00 pm) – All-Female Singer/Songwriter Wednesday –    4:00 pm – Sara Rodenburg, 5:00 pm – Aireene Espiritu, 6:00 pm – Rebecca Chapa Fri 3/14 (4:30 to 7:30 pm) – Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featuring Shana Morrison and Caledonia (2 sets) Sun 3/16 (4 :30 to 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guest DJ Sep (Dub Mission) (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 3/19 (4:00 – 7:00 pm) – All-Female Singer/Songwriter Wednesday – 4:00 pm – Roo Harrigan, 5:00 pm – Anna May, 6:00 pm – Deborah Crooks Fri 3/21 (4:30 to 7:30 pm) – Friday Happy Hour with Razteria (2 sets) Sun 3/23 (4 :30 to 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guest DJ Outlaw Yoko (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 3/26 (4:00 – 7:00 pm) – All-Female Singer/Songwriter Wednesday –    4:00 pm – Maggi Forti, 5:00 pm – Eva J. Fortune, 6:00 pm – Frances Ancheta Fri 3/28 (4:30 to 7:30 pm) – Friday Happy Hour with Marlina Teich Quartet (2 sets) Sat 3/29 (10:30 AM to 1:30 pm) – 4 th Annual Kids Show featuring Charity and the JAMBand at 11:30 AM and Teacher Barb and Friends at 10:30 AM Sun 3/30 (4 :30 to 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guest DJ Cilla (5:30 to 6:30 pm) April 2025: Wed 4/2 (4-7pm) – Market to Bandshell – Wednesday – 4:00 pm – Taco Mosh, 5:00 pm – Fringe, 6:00 pm – For Earth Below Fri 4/4 (4:30-7:30pm) –Friday Happy Hour – David Rocha Quintet (2 Sets) Sat 4/5 (12:00 to 4:00 pm) – 2 nd Annual “Tribute to the Past” – featuring Radio Radio (12:30 pm) and Burning Down the House (2:30 pm) Sun 4/6 (4:30 – 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guests Ted Shred and Oh Snap! (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 4/09 (4:00 – 7:00 pm) – Singer/Songwriter Wednesday “Redo from 2024” – 4:00 pm – Emily Zisman, 5:00 pm – Donovan Plant, 6:00 pm – Michael Vincent and U No Who Sun 4/13 (12 :00 to 4:00 pm) – (Daytime) Punk Rock at the Shell featuring Hyperdrive Kittens 12:30, Alvie and The Breakfast Pigs 1:45, and Gloomy June at 2:45 pm. Sun 4/13 (4 :30 to 7:30 pm) – (Evening) Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole, DJ Guid8nce and special guest DJ Mr. E (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 4/16 (4:00 – 7:00 pm) – Singer/Songwriter Wednesday – 4:00 pm – Azere Wilson, 5:00 pm – Zoe Fitzgerald Carter, 6:00 pm – Amy Obenski Trio Fri 4/18 (4:30 to 7:30 pm) – Golden Gate Park Big Band – Welcome Back Performance and fundraiser (2 Sets) Sat 4/19 (12:00 pm to 4:00 pm) Bicycle Day -Live Performances by special guests The Live Oaks (TBD) at 12:30 pm and Whiskerman at 2:30 pm Sun 4/20 (4 :30 to 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays “Special Event” with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guest Prezident Brown (5:00 to 6:30 pm) Wed 4/23 (4:00 – 7:00 pm) – Singer/Songwriter Wednesday – 4:00 pm – Michael Annotti, 5:00 pm – Jesse Strickman, 6:00 pm – Keepers of Humanity Sun 4/27 (4 :30 to 7:30 pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole, DJ Guidance and special guest DJ Rolo (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 4/30 (4:00 – 7:00 pm) – Singer/Songwriter Wednesday – 4:00 pm – Bully Meow, 5:00 pm – Karaj Lost Coast, 6:00 pm – Purple Albatross May 2025: Fri 5/2 (4-7pm) – Friday Night Happy Hour – 836M presents Language of the Birds Sat 5/3 (2-6pm) – SF Public Library presents – Bay Beats Showcase featuring Mae Powell 12:30 pm, Piwai 1:45 pm, and The Grease Traps 2:30 pm Sun 5/4 (4:30 pm-7:30pm) – Crucial Reggae Sundays with DJ Sep and Dub Mission Special Guest Spliff Skankin’ (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 5/7 (4-7pm) – Market to Bandshell Wednesday – Vesuvio Street Band 4:00 pm, Missing Pieces 5:00 pm, Slow Coast 6:00 pm Fri 5/09 (4:30-7:30pm) – Friday Happy Hour – Charged Particles (2 Sets) Sat 5/10 (2:00-6:00 pm) – Special Saturday Hip Hop in the Park with Afterthought, Sutro and Top-Chefs, ASH, Miss Hits, Amihan, Abby Walker Sun 5/11 (4:30 to 7:30) – Crucial Reggae Sundays Mother’s Day Dance with DJ Guidance and Nice and Fresh Band (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 5/14 (4-7pm) – Singer/Songwriter Wednesday – Season of Us – 4:00 pm, Three Flower Jam – 5:00 pm, SourFlower – 6:00 pm Fri 5/16 (4:30-7:30pm) – Kev’s Local Band Night featuring Dumpster Love (4:30 to 5:30 pm) and Lazer Beam (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm) Wed 5/21 (4-7pm) – Singer/Songwriter Wednesday, An Evening with The Sam Chase (solo from 4:30 to 5:15 pm and then full band 5:30 to 6:45 pm) Fri 5/23 (4:30-7:30pm) – Friday Night Happy Hour – UnaMas (2 Sets) Sat 5/24 (12:00 pm-4:00pm) – 2 nd Annual Retro Future Review with Little Oil 12:00-12:45 Love and Havoc 1:00-1:45, Treasures 2:00-3:00, plus special guest TBA Sun 5/25 (4:30 pm-7:30pm) – Crucial Reggae Sunday with Irie Dole and DJ Guidance and special guests Native Elements (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Wed 5/28 (4-7pm) – Singer/Songwriter Wednesday, Pickleweed Paul 4:00 pm, Muze ZaK 5:00 pm, The Berrios Trio 6:00 pm Fri 5/30 (4:30-7:30pm) – Friday Night Happy Hour – Erik Jekabson Ensemble (2 Sets) Sun 6/1 (4:30 pm -7:30 pm) Crucial Reggae Sundays with Irie Dole and DJ Guidance with special guests Mighty Mystic (5:30 to 6:30 pm Golden Gate Park Bandshell Upcoming Golden Gate Park’s 125+ Free Outdoor Bandshell Concert Series (2025) Events Sun 3/9 Free “Reggae Sundays” Outdoor Festival in Golden Gate Park Wed 3/12 Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” Bandshell Concert (Golden Gate Park) Fri 3/14 GG Park’s Free Friday Happy Hour Concert Sun 3/16 Free Reggae in the Park: “Crucial Sundays” 2025 (Golden Gate Park) Wed 3/19 Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” Bandshell Concert (Golden Gate Park) Sun 3/23 Free Reggae in the Park: “Crucial Sundays” 2025 in Golden Gate Park Wed 3/26 Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” Bandshell Concert (Golden Gate Park) Fri 3/28 Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert in Golden Gate Park Sat 3/29 4th Annual Kids Festival in Golden Gate Park Sun 3/30 Free Reggae in the Park 2025 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park) Wed 4/2 “Market to Bandshell” Outdoor Concert (Golden Gate Park) Fri 4/4 Free Friday Happy Hour Night w/ David Rocha Sat 4/5 GG Park’s Free Elvis Costello / Talking Heads “Tribute to the Past” Outdoor Cover Band Festival (2025) Sun 4/6 Golden Gate Park’s Free “Reggae Sunday” Bandshell Concert Wed 4/9 Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” Bandshell Concert (Golden Gate Park) Sun 4/13 Golden Gate Park “Punk Rock at The Shell” Free Concert Festival Wed 4/16 Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” Bandshell Concert (Golden Gate Park) Fri 4/18 Free “Friday Happy Hour” at Golden Gate Park Sat 4/19 Free “Bicycle Day” at Golden Gate Park Sun 4/20 Free “Reggae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park Wed 4/23 Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” at Golden Gate Park Sun 4/27 Free “Regae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park Wed 4/30 Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” at Golden Gate Park Fri 5/2 Friday Happy Hour “Language of the Birds” at Golden Gate Park Bandshell Sat 5/3 SF “Bay Beats Showcase” at Golden Gate Park Sun 5/4 Free “Regae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park Wed 5/7 “Market to Bandshell” Outdoor Concert (Golden Gate Park) Sat 5/10 Free “Hip Hop in the Park” at Golden Gate Park Sun 5/11 Free Reggae Concerts “Crucial Sundays” at Golden Gate Park Wed 5/14 Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” Fri 5/16 Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night Wed 5/21 Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” Fri 5/23 Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night Sat 5/24 Free Golden Gate Park Annual Concert “Retro-Future Revue” Sun 5/25 Golden Gate Park’s Free “Reggae Sunday” Bandshell Concert Wed 5/28 Golden Gate Park Free Outdoor Concert “Songwriter Wednesday” Fri 5/30 Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert w/ Erik Jekabson Sun 6/1 Golden Gate Park’s Free “Reggae Sunday” Bandshell Concert 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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