Things To Do In April In San Francisco

Looking for a reason to visit San Francisco in the spring? The City by the Bay is blossoming in the spring with concerts, festivals, new exhibits, and so much more. Here are our picks for the Best Things To Do in April in San Francisco.

Date(s): Ongoing
Event Name: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Location: Curran, 445 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tickets: $40-$299
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Almost twenty years after Harry, Hermione, and Ron saved the Wizarding World, your favorite Harry Potter characters are back with a new adventure full of witchcraft and wizardry.

Date(s): April 1, 2022
Event Name: Alt-J and Portugal. the Man with Cherry Glazerr
Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Tickets: $59.50
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Mix one of the most successful British acts with one of America’s best live performance bands and you’ve got a legit show on your hands.

Date(s) April 9-10, 2022 and April 16-17, 2022
Event Name: Cherry Blossom Festival
Location: Japantown
Tickets: Free
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The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the largest cherry blossom festivals outside of Japan and features live performances, music, traditional arts, food, and much more. Held over two weekends in April in nearby Japantown, it is an annual celebration of Asian culture that can’t be missed.

Date(s): April 21, 2022 – May 1, 2022
Event Name: San Francisco International Film Festival
Location: Various Venues
Tickets: $18 + service fee
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The San Francisco International Film Festival is the longest-running film festival in the country and showcases some of the best films and filmmakers in the world.

Date(s): April 23, 2022
Event Name: James Arthur
Location: Masonic Auditorium
Tickets: From $35
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James Arthur is probably best known for his hit, “Say You Won’t Let Go” and has been recently touring with OneRepublic and Fitz and the Tantrums. He brings his “It’ll All Make Sense Tour” to San Francisco for one night only.

Date(s): April 30, 2022
Event Name: RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
Location: Golden Gate Theater
Tickets: From $51
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Go back in time to experience one of the most iconic bands of all time. The theatrical production features some of the bands most famous Abbey Road hits as well as some of their earlier music. A must-see musical performance.