Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in San Francisco (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in San Francisco

    A John Waters Christmas (21 and Over)

    A John Waters Christmas (21 and Over)

    2026-11-30 · 20:00
    Great American Music Hall
    The Carpenters Songbook: At Christmas

    The Carpenters Songbook: At Christmas

    2026-12-02 · 19:30
    Golden Gate Theater
    Cookies Christmas 2026 ft. Berner, Paul Wall, & Baby Bash (6 and Over)

    Cookies Christmas 2026 ft. Berner, Paul Wall, & Baby Bash (6 and Over)

    2026-12-04 · 20:00
    Warfield
    An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan 2026

    An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan 2026

    2026-12-06 · 20:00
    Bimbo's 365 Club
    Matt Rogers: THIS TIME IT'S *REALLY* CHRISTMAS Tour

    Matt Rogers: THIS TIME IT'S *REALLY* CHRISTMAS Tour

    2026-12-06 · 20:00
    The Fillmore
    A Drag Queen Christmas (18 and Over)

    A Drag Queen Christmas (18 and Over)

    2026-12-10 · 19:30
    Golden Gate Theater
    JD McPHERSON - SOCKS: A ROCK N ROLL CHRISTMAS TOUR with special guest Melissa Carper

    JD McPHERSON - SOCKS: A ROCK N ROLL CHRISTMAS TOUR with special guest Melissa Carper

    2026-12-13 · 20:00
    Bimbo's 365 Club
    Holidays with Bernadette Peters and the San Francisco Symphony

    Holidays with Bernadette Peters and the San Francisco Symphony

    2026-12-15 · 19:30
    Davies Symphony Hall
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-15 · 19:30
    Golden Gate Theater
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-16 · 19:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-17 · 13:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-17 · 19:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-18 · 19:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    Elf in Concert w/ San Francisco Symphony

    Elf in Concert w/ San Francisco Symphony

    2026-12-18 · 19:30
    Davies Symphony Hall
    Death Angel - Another 11th Annual Death Angel Xmas Show

    Death Angel - Another 11th Annual Death Angel Xmas Show

    2026-12-18 · 20:00
    The Fillmore
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-19 · 13:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    Elf in Concert w/ San Francisco Symphony

    Elf in Concert w/ San Francisco Symphony

    2026-12-19 · 14:00
    Davies Symphony Hall
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-19 · 19:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    David Archuleta: The Warm Me Up Holiday Tour

    David Archuleta: The Warm Me Up Holiday Tour

    2026-12-19 · 20:00
    The Castro Theatre
    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    Elf the Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-20 · 13:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    Elf in Concert w/ San Francisco Symphony

    Elf in Concert w/ San Francisco Symphony

    2026-12-20 · 14:00
    Davies Symphony Hall
    Holiday Test Drive XIV: Warm & Cozy

    Holiday Test Drive XIV: Warm & Cozy

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    2026-12-20 · 17:00
    Feinstein's at The Nikko
    Alyssa Edwards - A Very Alyssa Christmas (18+)

    Alyssa Edwards - A Very Alyssa Christmas (18+)

    2026-12-20 · 19:00
    The Castro Theatre
    World Ballet Company: Nutcracker

    World Ballet Company: Nutcracker

    2026-12-23 · 19:00
    Curran Theatre
    SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 3pm

    SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 3pm

    2026-12-24 · 15:00
    The Castro Theatre
    SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 530pm

    SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 530pm

    2026-12-24 · 17:30
    The Castro Theatre
    SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 8pm

    SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 8pm

    2026-12-24 · 20:00
    The Castro Theatre
    The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (No children under 5)

    The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (No children under 5)

    2026-12-27 · 19:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (No children under 5)

    The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (No children under 5)

    2026-12-28 · 19:00
    Golden Gate Theater

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    World Ballet Company w/ Swan Lake

    World Ballet Company w/ Swan Lake

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Curran Theatre
    The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' A Hard Day's Night

    The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' A Hard Day's Night

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Palace of Fine Arts
    Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man

    Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    The Masonic
    The Music Man (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6+. No children under 5 allowed

    The Music Man (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6+. No children under 5 allowed

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco
    Caitlin Peluffo - SOLD OUT

    Caitlin Peluffo - SOLD OUT

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco
    Amber Autry

    Amber Autry

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Cobb's Comedy Club
    Layton Giordani (18 and Over)

    Layton Giordani (18 and Over)

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    The Regency Ballroom
    The Mountain Goats - Night Five: Cast of Thousands

    The Mountain Goats - Night Five: Cast of Thousands

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    The Fillmore
    John Proctor is the Villain

    John Proctor is the Villain

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    Toni Rembe Theater
    DANNA- THE BEDROOM SESSIONS US TOUR

    DANNA- THE BEDROOM SESSIONS US TOUR

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    The Castro Theatre
    Peter Pan Goes Wrong

    Peter Pan Goes Wrong

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    San Francisco Playhouse
    Eivør

    Eivør

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    August Hall
    Jayski w/ The Dawn

    Jayski w/ The Dawn

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    Great American Music Hall
    Hans Glader - ages 21+

    Hans Glader - ages 21+

    2026-11-20 · 21:00
    The Midway
    Natural Child

    Natural Child

    2026-11-20 · 21:00
    Rickshaw Stop
    Maddie Zahm

    Maddie Zahm

    2026-11-20 · 21:00
    The Chapel
    Caitlin Peluffo

    Caitlin Peluffo

    2026-11-20 · 21:45
    Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco
    Amber Autry

    Amber Autry

    2026-11-20 · 21:45
    Cobb's Comedy Club
    Westend - Ages 21+

    Westend - Ages 21+

    2026-11-20 · 22:00
    1015 Folsom
    The Music Man (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6+. No children under 5 allowed

    The Music Man (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6+. No children under 5 allowed

    2026-11-21 · 13:00
    Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco
    The Marriage of Figaro w/ San Francisco Opera

    The Marriage of Figaro w/ San Francisco Opera

    2026-11-21 · 14:00
    War Memorial Opera House
    John Proctor is the Villain

    John Proctor is the Villain

    2026-11-21 · 14:00
    Toni Rembe Theater
    Jim Hensons Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock Live

    Jim Hensons Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock Live

    2026-11-21 · 15:00
    Golden Gate Theater
    Andrew McMahon w/ Ivory Layne

    Andrew McMahon w/ Ivory Layne

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Great American Music Hall
    Caitlin Peluffo - SOLD OUT

    Caitlin Peluffo - SOLD OUT

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco
    Amber Autry

    Amber Autry

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Cobb's Comedy Club
    Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man

    Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    The Masonic
    Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

    Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Chase Center
    The Residents

    The Residents

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Palace of Fine Arts
    The Music Man (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6+. No children under 5 allowed

    The Music Man (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6+. No children under 5 allowed

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco

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