2026 Fat Tuesday Season Kickoff Celebration!

Join us for the FREE Carnaval San Francisco 48th Anniversary La Copa del Pueblo kickoff party with our exciting Fat Tuesday Celebration in the vibrant Mission District! 🌈

✨ Date: 17 februari 2026 18:00 - 22:00
📍 Location: 2565 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2511, United States
🎶 Enjoy live samba drummers, mesmerizing dance performances, and a lively mix of music ranging from soca to cumbia and rumba. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your neighbors, make new friends, and immerse yourself in the joyous atmosphere!

🎭 Come dressed in your colorful costumes, masks & beads to celebrate Fat Tuesday in true Carnaval San Francisco style!

Participating Venues:
• Arcana (2512 Mission St)
• Casements Bar (2351 Mission St)
• Kimbara SF Ritmo y Sabor (3380 19th St)
• Make-Out Room (3225 22nd St)
• The Hall SF Bar & Billiards (2565 Mission St)

🔗 For free tickets, visit: https://givebutter.com/2026FatTuesdaySF
🗺️ For venue details, artist schedule, and maps, check out our website: carnavalsanfrancisco.org/special-events

😊 A big thank you to our partners who made this celebration possible:

• Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas (CANA)
• Grants for the Arts
• SF Office of Economic & Workforce Development
• Calle 24 Latino Cultural District
• Mission Merchants Association
• CLECHA
• San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
• YELP Bay Area
• De Alba Communications

📸 Flyer by Maribel Gress / Photo by Safitri Ray