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Stern Grove Festival Unveils Free 2026 Lineup With Al Green, Public Enemy and Patti LaBelle

The nonprofit underscores local talent with a Bay Area–heavy bill culminating in the two-day Big Picnic fundraiser.

Overview

  • The festival, which announced the full slate Tuesday, runs June 14 through Aug. 16 at San Francisco’s Sigmund Stern Grove.
  • Organizers say more than half the performers hail from the Bay Area, signaling a renewed focus on local artists.
  • The 11-show bill features Al Green, Patti LaBelle, Public Enemy, Major Lazer, Japanese Breakfast, Violent Femmes, and sets by the SF Symphony with Béla Fleck.
  • The season-ending Big Picnic Weekend brings Public Enemy on Aug. 15 and Al Green with Goapele and the GLIDE Ensemble on Aug. 16.
  • Admission stays free through a ticket lottery that opens six weeks before each show, with optional VIP table seating available by donation.