SF Festival of the Mandolins 2026

🎶 Join us for the 23rd Annual San Francisco Festival of the Mandolins at the Croatian Cultural Center! Located conveniently via the 280 Ocean Ave exit or just a short walk from the Balboa BART station. Get directions here!

🕛 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Address: 60 Onondaga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112-3242, United States

Bring your mandolin or any other instrument to be part of the Bring Your Own Mandolin Orchestra! Arrive before noon to join in and showcase your talent. Enjoy lunch (available for purchase) and drinks from the bar while soaking in the vibrant sounds of the day! 🍽️🥤

Tentative Schedule:

• 12:00 PM: Bring Your Own Mandolin Orchestra - Participants will perform pieces to sight-read together.
• 1:00 PM: Aurora Mandolin Orchestra (Directed by Jo Pellegrini) - A blend of traditional Italian, Spanish, Russian, and contemporary compositions.
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• 2:00 PM: Hildaland (Ethan Setiawan & Louise Bichan) - A beautiful fusion of traditional Scottish roots and progressive bluegrass and jazz.
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• 2:45 PM: Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble (Directed by John Metras) - Renowned for their range from traditional Italian to jazz and classical music.
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• 3:45 PM: Cacciatore di Tesori (Irene Herrmann, Janet Dows, Kaethe Hostetter) - Presenting unique neapolitan and cosmopolitan sounds on mandolin, concertina, and guitar.
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• 4:25 PM: Sophia Sparks & Jasper Manning, Manning Manndolins - Experience bluegrass and more from the next generation of mandolinists.
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Don't miss this exciting celebration of the mandolin! 🎤🎻