What's on in San Francisco
San Francisco events in December 2026
492 events in December 2026: 239 activities and classes, 70 concerts, 39 performances, 30 nightlife events, 22 talks, 19 exhibitions, 18 film screenings, 16 markets, 12 classical and opera events, 10 comedy shows, 5 tours, 4 illuminations, 4 festivals, 3 dance shows and 1 garden, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Winterfest at Salesforce Transit Center (4 to 6 Dec).
December in San Francisco. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.
MapSan Francisco weather in December
- Average high
- 14°C (58°F)
- Average low
- 8°C (47°F)
- Rain
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- about 12
Bring a warm jacket and layers, since evenings drop to about 8°C (47°F). Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 12 days.
Averages from the NOAA normals for 1991 to 2020, San Francisco Downtown (USW00023272) station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 0.25 mm of rain.
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On for weeks
2 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Glowfari at Oakland ZooOakland · Oakland Zoo · 6 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027
Lightscape at the San Francisco Botanical GardenGolden Gate Park · San Francisco Botanical Garden · 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Planning a trip in December
The calendar above lists 492 events in December 2026, and it's updated every week.
More things to do in San Francisco in December
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover December.
Guides for December
Also worth a look
- 242 gigs are listed for December: See the live music listings
Good to know
What is on in San Francisco in December 2026?
There are 492 events listed for December 2026 (239 activities and classes, 70 concerts, 39 performances, 30 nightlife events, 22 talks, 19 exhibitions, 18 film screenings, 16 markets, 12 classical and opera events, 10 comedy shows, 5 tours, 4 illuminations, 4 festivals, 3 dance shows and 1 garden). The big dates are Winterfest at Salesforce Transit Center (4 to 6 Dec). 492 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What's the weather like in San Francisco in December?
In December San Francisco averages a high of 14°C (58°F) and a low of 8°C (47°F), with 121 mm of rain on about 12 days. Those are NOAA averages for 1991 to 2020 at its San Francisco Downtown (USW00023272) station, counting days with at least 0.25 mm of rain.
What festivals are on in San Francisco in December 2026?
The festival listed for December 2026 is Winterfest at Salesforce Transit Center (4 to 6 Dec). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in San Francisco in December 2026?
Yes. 38 of the 492 events listed for December 2026 are free to attend.
Is December a good time to visit San Francisco?
December in San Francisco. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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