GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND

The GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) Announces 2025 Spring & Summer Concerts – 143rd Season.

April 18 – Sept. 28 2025 (25 Concert dates) – Sundays* at 1:00 pm - usually end between 2:30 and 2:45 pm. There is no intermission. Founded in 1882 the GGPB holds the distinction as San Francisco’s Oldest Musical Organization. Now a LEGACY BUSINESS in SF the GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) performs FREE weekly concerts at the Spreckels Temple of Music (also known as the Bandshell) located in Golden Gate Park 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive (at Music Concourse Drive – btwn. de Young Museum & Academy of Sciences) SF 94118. ALL SHOWS FREE. For INFO call:  415 596-1741 or visit https://goldengateparkband.org

* All concerts are on Sundays except: April 18 – Fri.; July 4 – Fri.; and Sept. 1 – Mon. (Labor Day).

Featuring over 30 professional musicians the GGPB performs a wide variety of wind-band music that reflects the culture traditions and values of San Francisco and the Bay Area while delighting audiences of all ages and interests. * All concerts are on Sundays except: April 18 – Fri.; July 4 – Fri.; and Sept. 1 – Mon. (Labor Day). 

Seating is first come first serve. Park benches are set up in the music concourse. 

Guests may bring picnic blankets and small folding chairs for additional side seating. 

The GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) 2025 Summer Concerts – 143rd Season.

The GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) 2025 Summer Concerts – 143rd season opens a special “Pre-Season Dance” on Friday April 18 at 4:30 pm and will continue on Sundays at 1:00 pm on April 27 through Sept. 28 2025. There will be special concerts on July 4 (Fri.) and Sept. 1 (Mon.) Labor Day. Additionally a myriad of San Francisco / Bay Area cultural organizations will be featured throughout the season. The music of Poland Armenia Scotland Hungary Ukraine Mexico Ireland and Spain will be showcased at dedicated concerts. Performances for Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride will be highlighted in June along with an August performance in celebration of first responders. Families will also enjoy the dedicated Mother’s Day a special concert for Kids and a concert featuring the music of Disney. All concerts that feature music of specific nationalities or cultures include costumed guest performers dancers singers and speakers who will enlighten and entertain. Dr. German Gonzalez the Music Director/Conductor of the Golden Gate Park Band.