Stern Grove Festival, the Bay Area’s longest-running free outdoor music festival, revealed the musical lineup for its 84th annual concert series.
The festival returns after it was cancelled last year for the first in its storied history due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The concert kicks off on June 20 and runs almost every Sunday until August 29.
Headlining acts include 2021 Grammy Award winning R&B singer Ledisi, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, multi-platinum winning Bay Area rapper Too $hort and an Independence Day holiday performance by the San Francisco Symphony.
A full list schedule of concert dates and performers are as follows:
- June 20: Ledisi, The Seshen, La Doña, LadyRyan
- June 27: Perfume Genius, Madame Gandhi, Honey Mahogany, LadyRyan
- July 4: San Francisco Symphony
- July 11: Thievery Corporation, Dessa, DJ Shortkut
- July 18: St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Dip, DJ Omar
- July 25: X, The Avengers, DJ Omar
- August 1: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- August 8: Thundercat, Cassowary, DJ Shortkut
- August 15: Fitz & The Tantrums, Devon Gilfillian, DJ Omar
- August 29: The Big Picnic featuring Tower of Power, Too $hort, DJ Shortkut
“It's been so long since most of us have been able to enjoy live music with masses of other people, and we're beyond excited to be able to be one of the first festivals to bring this soul-uplifting experience back,” Executive Director Bob Fiedler said in a statement. “Our lineup is diverse as always and we're even going to push a few more boundaries than we usually do. Whether it’s punk rock, hip-hop, crossover jazz, or the good old Symphony on the Fourth of July, we hope that everyone can find something they love in this year’s lineup.”
Tickets to all concerts are free and will be available at 2:00 p.m exactly 12 days before each event. Registration for the first concert on June 20 will be available at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday and may be purchased here.
All concerts will also be live streamed for the first time ever.
Attendance for each date will be adjusted based on local, state and federal regulations. Limited seating is expected for the first few events.
Safety protocols will be announced closer to day-of-shows and will be strictly enforced.