Events & Festivals
Annual festivals, recurring markets and seasonal events worth planning a trip around.
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Arts & Culture Seasons
BAMPFA Film Series
UC Berkeley's art museum features rotating film series including psychedelic cinema, film noir, and classics.
Berkeley Festival & Exhibition
Early music festival with 21 mainstage concerts, workshops, exhibition, and the premiere of Handel's Alcina.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Season
Professional regional theater with 7 productions including world premiere musical and West Coast premieres.
Cal Performances Season
120-year tradition of world-class dance, music, and theater at UC Berkeley's premier arts venue.
Greek Theatre Berkeley Concert Season
America's longest-running outdoor amphitheater hosts 23+ major concerts in 2026 with world-class artists.
Festivals
Berkeley 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina
Free Independence Day celebration with live entertainment, family activities, and fireworks over the bay.
Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow
33-year annual celebration of Native American culture with traditional dance, music, food, and art.
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
39-year tradition celebrating African American emancipation with music, vendors, and family activities.
Solano Stroll
East Bay's largest free street fair spans one mile with music, food, art, and shopping.
Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair
42-year holiday market tradition with 200+ vendors selling handcrafted art, gifts, and holiday décor.
Markets
Berkeley Farmers Market – Downtown Saturday
Year-round farmers market with 35+ vendors selling organic produce, artisanal goods, and specialty foods.
Berkeley Farmers Market – North Berkeley Thursday
Evening farmers market on Shattuck at Rose with 30+ organic vendors and artisanal foods.
Berkeley Farmers Market – South Berkeley Tuesday
Evening farmers market at Adeline and 63rd with fresh organic produce and local vendors.
Sports
Berkeley Half Marathon
USATF-certified 13.1-mile run through Berkeley neighborhoods, campus, and waterfront with 10K, 5K, and 1K options.
Cal Basketball Games
UC Berkeley Golden Bears basketball home games at Haas Pavilion featuring men's and women's teams.
Cal Day Open House
UC Berkeley's largest annual event for admitted students and families to experience campus and academics.
Cal Football Games
UC Berkeley Golden Bears football home games at California Memorial Stadium featuring ACC conference opponents and non-conference rivals.
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