San Francisco
Festivals and Events in February

There's always something to do in the month of February. Check out our top picks for festivals and events in San Francisco.

All dates and locations are subject to change and should be confirmed with sponsors before making travel plans.

Chinese New Year Parade

The Alaska Airlines Chinese New Year Parade will usher in the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, February 24. Line up along the parade route downtown to see performers, lion dancers, and more in a night of joyful celebration.

San Francisco Independent Film Festival

SF IndieFest screens the best of independent films and videos from the Bay Area and beyond.

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon & 5K

Golden Gate Park

The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon & 5K is one of the most scenic half marathons ever features a course throughout Golden Gate Park and along the Pacific Ocean with both starts and finishes together in the park.

San Francisco Beer Week

Local craft beer legacy and culture are celebrated at San Francisco Beer Week with hundreds of events including beer dinners, cheese and beer pairing events, meet the brewer evenings, demonstrations, music and films from Monterey to Sacramento and beyond.

Tulipmania Festival

PIER 39

Thousands of brilliantly colored tulips from all over the world are coupled with free, guided tours at the Tulipmania Festival.

Mostly British Film Festival

Vogue Theater

The Mostly British Film Festival is a week-long film fest that spotlights works from the U.K., Ireland, Australia, India, New Zealand and South Africa.

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Fort Mason Center

More than 5,000 wine lovers converge to enjoy breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, outstanding food, conversations and a bit of education at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, as they peruse samples from more than 800 wineries.

San Francisco City Golf Championship

TPC Harding Park

The oldest consecutively played amateur, match play, golf tournament, the San Francisco City Golf Championship offers men’s, women’s and men’s senior championship flights as well as men’s and women’s open division flights; semi-final and final matches at TPC Harding Golf Course.

Noise Pop

San Francisco’s premier independent music, film and art festival, Noise Pop, is a full-scale cultural event, including gallery art shows, a music-themed film festival, an indie-designer trunk sale and educational panels.