Latest Events in San Francisco(December Updated)

San Francisco's light festival reaches its peak during the holiday season, when Illuminate SF™ blankets the city in epic outdoor light installations. From the day after Thanksgiving through the end of January, dozens of site-specific artworks by renowned artists from around the world will be displayed across San Francisco's neighborhoods. Some are permanent installations that have become recognizable landmarks of the city. Others are ephemeral, one-off creations that astound visitors with their complexity. Best of all, most of the artworks are free to view. ILLUMINATE SF™ celebrates San Francisco's growing light art scene and its culture of creativity and innovation. Presented by the San Francisco Tourism Association in partnership with local civic and cultural partners, the program showcases San Francisco's public light art installations, many of which are free and accessible via public transportation.

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KAWS: FAMILY explores the playful and poignant artistic universe created by KAWS. Marking KAWS’s first major museum exhibition on the West Coast, KAWS: FAMILY traces the artist’s output over the past three decades through its keen ability to connect to shared emotions and culture. From paintings, drawings, and sculptures to advertising interventions, product collaborations, and limited-edition collectible toys, visitors will encounter the many creative expressions of KAWS’s distinctive language using recurring characters and pop culture appropriations. At the heart of the exhibition is FAMILY (2021), a larger-than-life bronze sculpture that portrays KAWS’s beloved characters COMPANION, BFF, and CHUM grouped as an intimate family unit. Through their gestures of closeness and vulnerability, visitors can see themselves reflected in these figures, creating a shared sense of kinship and empathy. Borrowing from popular animated characters and cultural icons, KAWS’s characters recontextualize familiar imagery, creating a dialogue around cultural memory and contemporary life.

Aykut Events NYE International Ball 2026 W Hotel San FranciscoNew Year's Eve Celebration Looking for the best New Years Eve Party that San Francisco has to offer? Aykut Events known by organizing the MOST fun and absolutely best NYE Events in The Bay Area. This will be the Premier New Years Eve celebration in San Francisco again by far! One of a Kind... - FIVE Separate Rooms w/ 10 DJs - OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT - Multiple Balloon Drops at Midnight - Dancers, Drummers - A Special Photo Booth, Red Carpet, NYE Party Favors & Much More! San Francisco’s # 1 New Years Eve Party!! ___________ ** FIVE SEPARATE ROOMS ** ROOM # 1 - EDM / HOUSE / TOP 40 / CLUB ANTHEMS KBLO, AYKUT, DR T, TURKER _______________________ ROOM # 2 - LATIN ROOM SANTERO … Reggaeton, Latin, Salsa, Merengue, Tropical, Pop Latino, Rock en Español. _______________________ ROOM # 3 - HIP HOP / MASHUP / 80's-90's ROOM w/ DJs: KEVIN ARMSTRONG D DOUBLE J _______________________ ROOM # 4 - PERSIAN / MIDDLE EASTERN ROOM: DR T, NITRO _______________________ ROOM # 5 - VIP ROOM: DJ GREGORY SMITH _______________________ PICTURES FROM OUR PREVIOUS SOLD-OUT NYE EVENTS: 2025 – W HOTEL 2024 - W HOTEL 2023 – W HOTEL MORE! _____________________ Gorgeous, Over The Top, Amazing, Magnificent ‘W HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO’ What a wonderful Venue to welcome the NEW YEAR! Our NYE Event sells out every year in advance. Secure your tickets now while they last and be part of the BEST! _____________________ VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR MORE AYKUTEVENTS.COM #NewYearsEve #NewYearsEveParty #NYE #NYEParty #Party #2025 #2026 #SF #SanFrancisco #Event #Festival #Music - 21 & Up only. - NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES FINAL! Release of Liability: By purchasing tickets through Eventbrite, you agree to release and forever discharge the Promoter, along with its officers and agents, from any liability or claims for damages that may arise from your attendance and voluntary participation in the event(s). This includes claims for personal injury, damage to personal property, or negligence on the part of the Promoter. It is understood that purchasing tickets and participating in the event does not constitute an assumption of responsibility, liability, or control by the Promoter over the event. Indemnity and Release: By purchasing tickets for this event, the ticket holder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the event Promoter, along with its officers, owners, employees, and agents, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or related to compliance with this indemnity clause. The ticket holder, along with their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby releases, discharges, and forever waives any and all actions, causes of action, suits, debts, judgments, claims, demands, or liabilities, known or unknown, in law or equity, which they have ever had, now have, or may have against the event Promoter and its affiliated entities, owners, officers, employees, or agents. Support: If you experience an issue at the event, you must submit a complaint to the Promoter within 5 calendar days after the event date. Failure to do so will result in a complete waiver of your right to request compensation, whether monetary or otherwise. For customer support, please contact the Promoter at: info@aykutevents.com Photography & Multimedia Disclaimer: By participating in our event, you agree to the following, Aykut Events reserves the right to use any photographs, videography, or other recordings taken at any event hosted or associated with Aykut Events or its affiliates. This includes the right to use such images without the written permission of those depicted. These images may be included in various media produced, used, or contracted by Aykut Events, such as magazines, websites, social media, blogs, presentations, and other marketing materials. Information Source: Aykut Events | eventbrite

July 17 -19, 2026 San Francisco Bay Area - Location To Be Announced The world's biggest creator and maker event is back! Come see interactive exhibits, get an up-close look at maker technology, attend talks, panels, and top creators from YouTube. Industry - July 17 Main Event - July 18 - 19 Information Source: Open Sauce INC. | eventbrite

The Golden State Warriors, established in 1946 and based in San Francisco, California, USA, play their home games at Chase Center. The Warriors have won the NBA Championship seven times, including four titles between 2015 and 2022. Current key players include Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Utah Jazz, established in 1974 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, play their home games at Delta Center. The Jazz have reached the NBA Finals twice but have not won a championship. Current key players include Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson.

The Golden State Warriors, established in 1946 and based in San Francisco, California, USA, play their home games at Chase Center. The Warriors have won the NBA Championship seven times, including four titles between 2015 and 2022. Current key players include Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Miami Heat, established in 1988 and based in Miami, Florida, USA, play their home games at Kaseya Center. The Heat have won the NBA Championship three times, in 2006, 2012, and 2013. Current key players include Jimmy Butler.

The Golden State Warriors, established in 1946 and based in San Francisco, California, USA, play their home games at Chase Center. The Warriors have won the NBA Championship seven times, including four titles between 2015 and 2022. Current key players include Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Detroit Pistons, established in 1941 and based in Detroit, Michigan, USA, play their home games at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons have won the NBA Championship three times, in 1989, 1990, and 2004. Current key players include Cade Cunningham.

From mid-November, Pier 39 was filled with a festive atmosphere, with twinkling lights and decorations everywhere, along with various opportunities for festive photos. A magnificent 60-foot-tall real Christmas tree stood in the entrance plaza. From December 5th to January 11th, this Christmas tree will "come alive," performing every half hour from 5 pm to 10 pm. Accompanied by festive music, the tree will transform into a colorful, constantly spinning kaleidoscope, decorated with thousands of special colored lights and ornaments.