Get the big picture of the holidays in San Francisco! Our guide includes all the essential festive events and activities. For San Francisco natives and holiday travelers alike, our guide is your festive roadmap.
Popular Events: The San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker enchants audiences with its stunning choreography and classic score, truly embodying the spirit of the season. With vibrant lights and festive displays, Let’s Glow SF captivates visitors with its dazzling light installations. And the beloved Hamilton is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings historical storytelling to life with a modern twist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around San Francisco
- Candlelight Nutcracker Music
- San Francisco Symphony Holiday Concerts
- San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
- City Hall Holiday Lighting
- Winter Walk in Union Square
- A Drag Queen Christmas
- Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
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San Francisco Events Events
Candlelight Nutcracker Music • 0.0 miles
Enchanting candlelight concerts in unique venues
San Francisco Symphony Holiday Concerts (San Francisco) • 0.2 miles
Festive holiday films with live orchestra performances.
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker (San Francisco) • 0.3 miles
The historic Nutcracker that began America's holiday tradition.
City Hall Holiday Lighting (San Francisco) • 0.3 miles
Dynamic LED light displays on historic architecture
Winter Walk in Union Square (San Francisco) • 0.7 miles
Arctic-themed décor and pedestrian plaza
A Drag Queen Christmas (San Francisco) • 0.7 miles
10th Anniversary Tour of America's longest-running drag tour.
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Smuin's The Christmas Ballet (San Francisco)
Annual holiday ballet tradition with classical and contemporary acts
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