Stern Grove Festival is the oldest non-profit music festival in the U.S., bringing FREE live music to San Francisco for 87 years since 1938. Stern Grove concerts are held at the Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove park at the corner of 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco. Stern Grove’s administrative headquarters are located at Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture.

Stern Grove believes music inspires, transforms, and unites a community. Enjoy a summer afternoon of magic at Stern Grove, where every moment is an opportunity for discovery, connection, and joyous celebration. For 87 years as a non-profit organization, all proceeds of Stern Grove events go towards bringing free live music to San Francisco, ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of music in nature.

All of Stern Grove’s concerts are funded by individual donors, sponsors, and organizations and 100 percent of donations goes directly to funding the Festival. Stern Grove raises nearly $4 million every year to continue to support the Stern Grove community, staff, and musicians by paying fair and equitable rates.