Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 21 February 2026
About this festival
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a free, non-commercial music festival held annually in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park that features a diverse array of roots, folk, and rock artists. Founded by Warren Hellman in 2001, the three-day event serves as a community gift that attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees to its multiple outdoor stages.
What this festival offers
Don't lose your ears at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
Where you'll be
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Hellman Hollow
Hellman Hollow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
Local Currency: USD
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Last verified 21 February 2026
