About this Event
Europe in the Park 2026
A Celebration of European Culture in San Francisco
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
📍 Peacock Meadow, Golden Gate Park, 240 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Join us for the third edition of Europe in the Park — a vibrant, open-air celebration of European culture, cuisine, and creativity in the heart of San Francisco!
Following last year’s success, we’re going bigger and brighter in 2026 — with more performances, more food, more activities, and our first-ever beer garden.
Bring your friends, family, and curiosity for a full afternoon of live music, delicious European bites, interactive games, and cultural experiences from across the EU.
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Event Highlights
🎪 European Village – Explore booths from EU Member States with authentic foods, crafts, cultural exhibits, interactive games for kids and adults, treats, and tourism tips.
🍽 Food Trucks – European street food from some of the Bay Area’s best vendors.
🍺 Beer Garden – Taste European beers and toast to the diversity of our cultures.
🎭 Cultural Performances and 🎶 Live Concert – From folk dances to choral ensembles, see Europe’s heritage come to life on stage, followed by an upbeat band performance.
🎯 Interactive Fun –
• kids and adults activities with prizes and giveaways
• Interactive games
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Public Schedule
1:00 PM | Festival Opens - “European Village”, food trucks, beer garden, EU info desk
1:00 – 1:15 PM | Official Opening Ceremony
Short ceremony including the EU and US national anthems and dignitaries’ remarks
1:15 – 4:15 PM | Cultural Performances
Experience Europe’s artistic diversity with live performances from across the continent
1:20pm La Scuola Mandolin Orchestra (Italy)
1:35pm DDC Breakdancers Set 1 (Germany)
1:50pm Minoan Dancers (Greece)
2:05pm Zoloti Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Ukraine)
2:20pm Musical Group/Singers (Portugal)
2:35pm Koko de la Isla School of Flamenco (Spain)
2:55pm SF Tiltas (Lithuania)
3:10pm George Mylordos (Cyprus)
3:25pm Esterlanc Folk Dancers (Hungary)
3:40pm San Francisco Fog (Latvia)
3:55pm Folk Dance (Poland)
4:10pm DDC Breakdancers Set 2 (Germany)
4:15 – 5:30 PM | Live Music Performances by Contemporary European Artists
4:15pm Hannah Crowley* (Ireland)
4:45pm French House Mafia DJ (France)
5:30 – 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony
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Admission: Free and open to all.
Family & Pet Friendly
Interested in joining us as a volunteer and help make the event a success? !
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🚶♀️ Getting There: Parking near the park is limited. We encourage public transit, biking, or walking
Note: Please bring a chair or a picnic blanket to enjoy your time with us!
For question or inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Peacock Meadow, 240 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, United States
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