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San Francisco Botanical Garden Travel the world in 55 acres! See 8,000 kinds of plants from around the world.
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San Francisco Botanical Garden connects people to plants, the planet, and each other. San Francisco’s unique Botanical Garden inspires visitors with the extraordinary diversity of rare and unusual plants that can be grown in coastal California. Through its programs and displays, the Garden cultivates the bond between people and plants and instills a deeper understanding of the necessity to conserve Earth’s biological diversity. As a public/private partnership between a community-based nonprofit organization and the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, and a beloved San Francisco institution, we are committed to transparency, cultural diversity, inclusion, and environmentally responsible practices. We are proud to be a public public garden, accessible to all and grateful to the funders who help sustain us.

We loved seeing you all capture the magic in front of our Lightscape archway at Flower Piano! ✨Consider it a sneak peek ...
09/29/2026

We loved seeing you all capture the magic in front of our Lightscape archway at Flower Piano! ✨Consider it a sneak peek of what's to come, with all-new lights, music, and wonder.

Lightscape returns this winter November 20-January 3. Come experience the Garden transformed into an after-dark wonderland with dazzling light art installations, festive treats, and magical moments around every corner waiting to be discovered with your loved ones.

Learn more at gggp.org/lightscape

Thank you for bringing music & magic to Flower Piano! 🌸🎹✨ More than 82,000 people came to play and listen over 11 days!T...
09/21/2026

Thank you for bringing music & magic to Flower Piano! 🌸🎹✨ More than 82,000 people came to play and listen over 11 days!

Thank you to our partners at Sunset Piano, all the performers, and dedicated volunteers for breathing creative life into this festival.

Thank you to our more than 40 amazing sponsors, especially presenting sponsor the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, as well as lead sponsors the Elman Legacy Foundation, Zoox, the John and Marcia Goldman Foundation, Frederick and Shelby Gans, Ingrid Tauber and Frank Taforo, the Campbell Foundation, Presidio Theatre, and True Wind. Flower Piano would not be possible without your generous support.

Flower Piano is made possible through generous community contributions. Support Flower Piano and make a gift today at gggp.org/give

Until next year...🌸🎹🎶

See you in the Gardens!

🎉Today is the last day of Flower Piano, and the close of an 11th year of magic and music in the Garden. Come play, dance...
09/20/2026

🎉Today is the last day of Flower Piano, and the close of an 11th year of magic and music in the Garden. Come play, dance, listen, and make one last memory with us as we bring Flower Piano to a close!

Your last chance until next year to enjoy:
🌸 16 performances across 55 acres in the Garden
🎹 All pianos open for playing from 10am-6pm.

🌤️ Start your morning with Jaron Lanier in Musical Hide and Seek in the Fog, while San Francisco Opera turns the Great Meadow into an interactive fairytale for all ages.

🌿Spread a blanket and enjoy a picnic in the Zellerbach Garden with music throughout the afternoon from featured artists SERENE, The Cottontails, and more.

🎶 Stay for the last notes, Kev Choice closes the festival at 5pm in the Zoox Lounge. Joined by his Chamber Ensemble, he moves from hip-hop to jazz to classical and back.

Get tickets at gggp.org

Welcome to the final two days of Flower Piano! Make the most of this unforgettable weekend filled with music, fashion, a...
09/19/2026

Welcome to the final two days of Flower Piano! Make the most of this unforgettable weekend filled with music, fashion, and fun. All pianos will open for playing and performances daily from 10am-6pm. 🎹

Today brings the return of Glide Ensemble, plus the San Francisco Opera with a special production of Enchanted Melodies, the 3rd Annual Flower Piano Fashion Show, and a special performance in the Zoox Lounge by Jesse Levinson, Zoox co-founder and CTO. 🎶

Tomorrow, enjoy an afternoon in the Zellerbach Garden with a full lineup of featured artists including SERENE, the Cottontails, Chelsea Wong, and more, and join us for a Closing Night Celebration with Kev Choice Chamber Ensemble in the Zoox Lounge. 🌿

Get tickets at gggp.org

There's only 3 days of Flower Piano left! 🌸🎹 All pianos are open for playing and performances now-6pm. Wander through th...
09/18/2026

There's only 3 days of Flower Piano left! 🌸🎹 All pianos are open for playing and performances now-6pm. Wander through the Garden to find the most memorable spontaneous performances during open play.

This afternoon in the Zoox Lounge, enjoy a special performance from critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Liz Kennedy, happy hour specials 4-5pm, and high energy original compositions performed by John Brothers Piano Company. 🎶

Get tickets at gggp.org/flowerpiano

We're heading into closing weekend at Flower Piano! 🎊 Before the weekend rush, enjoy incredible weekday performances fr...
09/16/2026

We're heading into closing weekend at Flower Piano! 🎊 Before the weekend rush, enjoy incredible weekday performances from artists like Kennedy Realness and a Grateful Dead tribute featuring Bob Bralove & Patti Weiss. 🎹

Get your Flower Piano outfits ready for a jam packed-weekend in the Zoox Lounge! Enjoy the festival in comfort; stroll in with priority entry, catch a special guest performance Saturday, September 19 by Jesse Levinson, Zoox Co-Founder & CTO, and unwind with happy hour specials from 4-5pm on Saturdays and Saturdays exclusively in the Lounge. 🌸

🎟️ Get tickets at gggp.org

Flower Piano continues all week, now–September 20 🎹Opening Weekend was a wonderful start to Flower Piano! Twelve pianos ...
09/14/2026

Flower Piano continues all week, now–September 20 🎹

Opening Weekend was a wonderful start to Flower Piano! Twelve pianos were played throughout the Garden, bringing music to the Redwood Grove, Great Meadow, Fountain Plaza, and beyond all weekend long. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make opening weekend so special. 🌿💚

But we’re just getting started! The fun continues throughout the week, and weekdays are a great time to visit with smaller crowds, still plenty of amazing performances, and more chances to play. 🎶

Get tickets at gggp.org

Have a beautiful Sunday at Flower Piano! All pianos are open for anyone to play 10am-6pm when not hosting a scheduled pe...
09/13/2026

Have a beautiful Sunday at Flower Piano! All pianos are open for anyone to play 10am-6pm when not hosting a scheduled performance. 🎹 🌸

Visit the Zellerbach Garden today to enjoy Featured Artists performing on the hour from 12-4pm. 🎶

This is your last chance to see Vanessa the Robot and collect a handprinted Flower Piano poster from Haight Street Art Center. 🎨🎤

Make sure to see tonight’s headliner Diana Gameros and Friends! Get a Zoox Lounge ticket to enjoy today's happy hour specials 4-5pm, priority entry, additional performances by musical headliners, premium bars and food, lounge seating, and more! 🍹🎶

🎟️ Get tickets at gggp.org!

Happy first Saturday at Flower Piano, follow the music for a memorable weekend! The pianos are open for anyone to play 1...
09/12/2026

Happy first Saturday at Flower Piano, follow the music for a memorable weekend!
The pianos are open for anyone to play 10am-6pm when not hosting a scheduled performance. 🎹 🌸

🎨🌿 This weekend only, you'll find Vanessa the Robot roaming the Garden, handprinted Flower Piano posters from Haight Street Art Center, and a field sketching class capturing the magic.

🍹🎶 Plus, don't miss tonight's headliner Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers! Get a Zoox Lounge ticket to enjoy today's happy hour specials 4-5pm, priority entry, additional performances by musical headliners, premium bars and food, lounge seating, and more!

🎟️ Get tickets at gggp.org

Happy Flower Piano Friday 🌸🎹The Flower Piano fun continues! Wander throughout the Garden and let the music lead you or s...
09/11/2026

Happy Flower Piano Friday 🌸🎹
The Flower Piano fun continues! Wander throughout the Garden and let the music lead you or show off your piano skills with open play. Pianos are available to hop on from 10am-6pm when not hosting a scheduled performance. 🎹

🎶 From Tango, Jazz, Swing, Blues, and World Music, there is something for everyone at Flower Piano! Immerse yourself in a soundscape with the stunning Botanical Garden as the backdrop to an unforgettable experience.

🎟️ Get tickets at gggp.org

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1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94122

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 7:30am - 6pm
Sunday 7:30am - 6pm

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(415) 661-1316

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