SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”

Home » *Top Pick* , Block Party , Downtown San Francisco , Eating & Drinking , Fairs & Festivals , In Person , Kids & Families , Outdoors , Sponsored SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Every 1st Thursday Through December 4th. Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE Second Street (South of Market) | San Francisco, CA Free / Learn More SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Into the Streets DFT (Downtown First Thursdays) is a free, all-ages monthly street party hosted in Downtown San Francisco, taking place on every first Thursday of the month from 5pm to 10pm. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and more. Monthly performances curated by: The Midway, Another Planet Entertainment , Noise Pop , KALW , Grace Towers , A LITTLEx , and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival . Downtown First Thursdays is put together by Into The Streets, the group that organizes Bhangra & Beats, and the Civic Joy Fund , who did Summer of Music and SF is a Drag. Happening monthly through December 2025 , select streets along Second Street south of Market will transform into a vibrant street festival. Expect open-air beer gardens hosted by 111 Minna and Natoma Cabana , dance floors in the alleys , and live music stages showcasing local bands. The goal? To bring 10,000 San Franciscans together each month for a celebration of community, culture, and nightlife in the heart of the city. Downtown First Thursdays Every First Thursday Every first Thursday of the month | 5-10pm Second St. + Howard St., Downtown San Francisco (SoMa) Free | All Ages – RSVP Bonus! SFMOMA Free entry for Bay Area Residents from noon-8pm The fun takes place on 2nd Street (between Market and Howard) and along neighboring alleyways ready for you to explore. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, martial arts, fashion, street performances, and many more surprises “The Biggest Disco Ball West of the Mississippi” < true as far as we know. ? Nearby transportation: Montgomery Station (MUNI & BART) >> DFT has expanded! Starting May 1, 2025 , Downtown Hoedown will take over Front Street on the first Thursday of each month through October . It’s part of the expanding Downtown First Thursdays (DFT) series, and it’s free and open to all ages. Expect a full evening of country-western fun, including: A mechanical bull Line dancing lessons for all skill levels Live bluegrass and country music A giant disco bison art installation Country-themed surprises and activities DFTSF Activations & Stages 111 Minna Gallery – KALW will host conversations, music, and more inside 111 Minna Gallery from 5pm-10pm. Discoteca on Minna Street (Outside 111 Minna Gallery) – Grace Towers will host an outdoor street discoteca on Minna Street, featuring Bay Area Performers and DJs playing a wide range of music genres including disco, salsa, reggaeton, house y más The Howard Stage (2nd at Howard St.) – Start the night with the DFT Variety Show. Then get ready to dance the night away with a rotating lining up of amazing Special Guest Performers brought to you by The Midway, Noise Pop, Another Planet Entertainment, and more amazing presenters. Natoma Dance Hall (Outside Natoma Cabana on Natoma at 2nd Street) – Grab your partner, enjoy drinks outside and dance the night way. Jukebox on Jessie (Jessie Street at 2nd Street) – Take center stage and karaoke all night on Jessie St. Outdoor bars – (Four locations – 21+) Enjoy delicious drinks outside at: 2nd St. @ Stevenson St. 2nd St. @ Minna St. 2nd St. @ Natoma 2nd St. @ Natoma (Outside Natoma Cabana) View this post on Instagram A post shared by DFT (@dftsanfrancisco) Upcoming SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Events Thu 6/5 SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Thu 7/3 SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Thu 8/7 SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Thu 9/4 SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Thu 10/2 SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Thu 11/6 SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” Thu 12/4 SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” 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. Report Error in Post Cost: FREE Categories: *Top Pick* , Block Party , Downtown San Francisco , Eating & Drinking , Fairs & Festivals , In Person , Kids & Families , Outdoors , Sponsored Venue : Second Street (South of Market) Address : San Francisco, CA Other Events on This Day Thursday, August 7, 2025 11:00 am Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum FREE* *Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits 5:00 pm “Downtown Hoedown” SF’s Brand New Country/Western Block Party (2025) FREE 6:00 pm Live Music, First Thursdays at The Village at San Antonio Center FREE 7:00 pm Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland) FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets < Wednesday, August 6 Friday, August 8 >