Concerts, Art, and Festivals Not to Miss in the Bay This Fall
We’ll talk about what stands out on the calendar and take the temperature of the Bay Area arts scene.
Performances at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival are always free. (Courtesy/Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Airdate: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9am
Fall is one of the most exciting times of year for arts and culture. To celebrate the start of the season, we’ve invited KQED’s Arts & Culture team to share their picks for the Bay Area’s best concerts, theater, exhibitions and local festivals. From major headliners and Broadway hits to neighborhood gatherings, local artists and up-and-coming gems, we’ll talk about what stands out on this fall’s calendar. We’ll also take the temperature of the Bay Area arts scene – what’s changing, what’s challenging and what’s giving our critics plenty to look forward to.
Guests:
- Gabe Meline, senior editor, KQED Arts & Culture
- Sarah Hotchkiss, senior editor, KQED Arts & Culture
- Nastia Voynovskaya, editor and reporter, KQED Arts
- David John Chávez, theatre critic, KQED