GETTING TO THE GROVE

Stern Grove Festival is held in Sigmund Stern Grove at the Corner of 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco, CA 94132 (contrary to popular belief, we are not located in Golden Gate Park!). Stern Grove is a beautiful amphitheater which was donated to San Francisco by the Festival’s founder, Rosalie Stern, in 1932.

  • We have two General Admission Entrances. Gates open at 12pm:

    Main Entrance:

    • 23rd and Wawona: Queues open at 10am, Gates at 12pm. We will have a fun space with breakfast, coffee, merch and a bar!

    Additional Entrance:

    • 19th and Sloat

    *NEW THIS YEAR: Vale Avenue is closed to General Admission

    Concert meadow opens at 12:00pm. Overnight camping is prohibited.

  • Queues open at 10am. Our gates open at 12pm.

    Overnight camping is prohibited.

    *Note: People arrive early in the morning to get in line to ensure great seats. Please expect lines when the doors open.

  • Doors @ 12pm

    DJ @ 1pm

    Opener @ 2pm

    Headliner approx. 3pm

    Shows end between 4:15 and 5pm

  • There is no public parking lot. Street parking is extremely limited.

    *If parking in the neighborhoods near the Grove, please respect our neighbors and do not block driveways.

    We recommend taking public transportation (yay SFMTA!), ride share, or bike. We have a free bike valet @ 21st and Wawona.

    Reserved Picnic Tables: your package includes parking passes with specific instructions on where to park—check your confirmation for details.

  • We have a bike valet! Fancy!

    Our bike valet is located at 21st and Wowona. It is open from 12:00pm until 1 hour after the concert ends.

  • ADA Parking is available first-come-first-serve along the North side of Sloat Blvd between 19th Ave and 22nd Ave. ADA Parking is extremely limited.

  • We Love SFMTA! Please take public transportation to the Grove.

    MUNI:

    Muni Metro:

    Take lines M Ocean View or the K Ingleside and exit at the St. Francis Circle stop. Walk West one block to the park entrance at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.

    Muni Bus:

    Lines 23-Monterey and 28-19th Avenue stop right at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.

    BART

    BART to Civic Center and transfer to Muni Metro M Ocean View or the K Ingleside

    BART to Glen Park Station and transfer to MUNI bus 23-Monterey

    BART to Daly City and transfer to MUNI bus 28-19th Avenue

    For information on public transit options, visit www.511.org.

  • Shuttle service is available for Seniors and those requiring ADA Accommodations + one (1) companion.

    The Shuttle pickup is located at the 19th and Sloat Entrance and dropoff at the seating areas near the Concert Meadow. The Shuttle is available from 11:00 am - 5:30pm

  • Every attendees needs to have a free ticket to enter the venue. Tickets from a third-party will not be accepted.

    NEW THIS YEAR: No more searching through bags, we have new state-of-art security detection systems. Just walk through security with your bags!

    Please review our list of "What to bring and what not to bring" before arrival. After completing the search, each attendee will then have their free ticket scanned by our Ticket Team.

  • Fairmont San Francisco!

    This summer, Fairmont San Francisco is delighted to partner with Stern Grove Festival, celebrating a shared commitment to community, culture, and timeless San Francisco experiences. Through this collaboration, we continue our legacy of connecting guests and locals to the best of San Francisco.

    Use promo code 3UNART to book 20% off our Flexible Daily Online Rates