Summer of Music FAQ

general questions

What is Summer of Music?

The Summer of Music series, sponsored by Civic Joy Fund and produced in partnership with Noise Pop, brings local musicians to perform outside of local businesses across different neighborhoods throughout San Francisco all summer long.

Where can I find the lineup for the weekend?

Check out our Schedule and search my neighborhood for date!

https://www.summerofmusicsf.com/schedule

‍

What is the mission of the program?

With Summer of Music, we aim to invigorate our communities, promote economic growth, and support local artists and businesses that have been adversely affected in recent years. It's a chance to come together as a community and celebrate the heart of San Francisco - its cultural legacy in music.

What neighborhoods does Summer of Music takes place in?

Summer of music takes place across six San Francisco neighborhoods, including The Mission (Valencia), The Castro, Haight Street, Inner Sunset (Irving St.), Marina / Cow Hollow, and North Beach.

Who can apply to be a part of Summer of Music?

We are looking for performances will be small-footprint, stripped-down, preferably un-amplified acoustic solo, duo, or trio configurations. You can find more information about artist requirements on the artist application page.

When and where will this happen?

Summer of Music will take place every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm starting June 15 running through September across six San Francisco neighborhoods, including The Mission (Valencia), The Castro, Haight Street, Inner Sunset (Irving St.), Marina / Cow Hollow, and North Beach. Performances will take place outside of local businesses in designated neighborhood footprints. Make sure to check out these neighborhoods each Saturday and Sunday throughout the series to watch some incredible artists perform!