2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)

the vibe

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, couples, and friends from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. Over its 48-year history, the festival has welcomed renowned artists such as Celia Cruz, Santana, the Neville Brothers,…