San Francisco Bay Area Events May 2026: Festivals, Shows, Music & Activities
Festivals, Shows, Events San Francisco, Things To Do In May Oakland, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo; Concerts, Outdoor Activities, South Bay Area, East Bay
Last Updated: April 19, 2026, 11:20AM
I wanted to get this out asap as some events are filling up quickly! As with every month, I will add more events nearly everyday so check back often.
May Events San Francisco Bay Area 2026
Things To Do In San Francisco Bay Area: San Jose, Oakland, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda & More, Events, Festivals, Parties, Concerts, Activities & More.
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Free Events, Shows, Concerts May San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose
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Please note, there will be many more events added to the calendar in the coming days, weeks (updated several times a week, often each day)
Some of the best events come together within days of the event so check back often (best to check the time stamp above to see when it was last updated)
Similarly, I added events beyond the month you may be interested in and/or will likely sell out ASAP so be sure to check those out as well.
Ongoing Events, Exhibits Bay Area May 2026
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