During the summer months, May to October, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival produces concerts and performances including music, dance, theater, circus and children's programs.

All programs take place in the outdoor spaces of Yerba Buena Gardens in the South of Market, San Francisco district.

[1] The organization is "dedicated to enhancing the vitality and quality of life in the Bay Area through the performing arts."

Genres presented include world music, classical, jazz, traditional and contemporary dance, theater, circus arts and children's programs,[3] "reflecting the rich diversity and creativity of the region.

Notable concerts include performances by the San Francisco Symphony,[5] LINES Ballet,[6] Jazz Mafia,[7] AXIS Dance Company,[8] and others.