San Francisco Events in January 2025

Dates: 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, 1/7, 1/18, 1/20, 1/23, 1/25, 1/28, 1/29, & 1/31

Location: Chase Center

Tickets: Ticketmaster | TicketNetwork

Head over Mission Bay in San Francisco to catch and exciting game with the Golden State Warriors. This January, you will find almost a dozen home games.

Cheer on their top players including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and others.

They take on other top teams including the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics.

I've included ticketing information below for all games this January in SF. 

• 1/2: Philadelphia 76ers at 7 pm
• 1/4: Memphis Grizzlies at 5:30 pm
• 1/5: Sacramento Kings at 5:30 pm
• 1/7: Miami Heat at 7 pm
• 1/18: Washington Wizards at 5:30 pm
• 1/20: Boston Celtics at 2 pm
• 1/23: Chicago Bulls at 7 pm
• 1/25: Los Angels Lakers at 5:30 pm
• 1/28: Utah Jazz at 7 pm
• 1/29: Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 pm
• 1/31: Phoenix Suns at 7 pm

>> Golden State Warriors schedule and ticketing information

>> Find a schedule of all upcoming sporting events in SF

As you are enjoying some of our top San Francisco events in January, make sure to spend a little time on the water. The SF Bay offers amazing views of the skyline, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

You will find several cruises each day this month. 

The daytime cruises offer narration so you can learn more about the attractions you cruise by. All of them go under the Golden Gate Bridge twice, near Alcatraz and along the SF waterfront. You will also find some great ferries that will take you to and from Sausalito, Tiburon, and Angel Island.

The night cruises offer wonderful views of the sunset. Some offer drinks, dinner and/or dancing too. 

Here are a few of the top options this month.

• 60-Minute Bay Cruise: Ride along the shoreline and under the Golden Gate Bridge, find tickets
• Twilight Cruise: Fun 90-minute evening tour around the SF Bay, find tickets
• Bridge to Bridge: 90 minute cruise that takes you under both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, find tickets

Dates: 1/7 - 1/26

Tickets: Tickets for all performances

Head over to the Orpheum Theatre to see this month's biggest traveling Broadway show, Some Like It Hot. 

Winner of both Tony and Grammy Awards, this classic show is set in Prohibition era Chicago. 

It follows the story of two musicians who witnessed a mob hit and have no choice but to leave Chicago. 

These musicians offer unforgettable song and dance numbers as they run for their life from these hot headed gangsters. 

This production is one of the top San Francisco events in January and not recommended for those under 12.

Dates: Daily this month

Every day of the week, you will find some amazing concerts at SF's top venues.

Some of the biggest performers take the stage at the Chase Center, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, the Warfield, and the Nob Hill Masonic Center. 

Some of your will also want to see amazing shows at The Fillmore, and the Great American Music Hall.

Here are some top shows this month:

• 1/1: Fresh Start New Year's Block Party at The Midway
• 1/7 - 1/12: Chris Botti at the SFJAZZ Center
• 1/15 & 1/16: Frank Black at The Fillmore at 8 pm both nights
• 1/23: Death from Above 1979 at The Regency Ballroom at 8 pm
• 1/24 & 1/25: Thee Sacred Souls at The Masonic at 8 pm both nights

>> Find a full schedule of shows this month in SF

Dates: 1/9 - 1/31

Location: Davis Symphony Hall

Tickets: Ticketmaster | TicketNetwork

San Francisco events in January 2025 include several performances by the SF Symphony. 

• 1/9 - 1/11: SF Symphony with James Gaffigan & Ray Chen
• 1/16 - 1/19: San Francisco Symphony: David Robertson - Carmina Burana & Adams' Piano Concerto
• 1/18: Thomas Wilkins - Music for Families
• 1/24 - 1/25: San Francisco Symphony: Mark Elder - Also Sprach Zarathustra
• 1/26: Members of the San Francisco Symphony, Chamber Music
• 1/30 & 1/31: Herbert Blomstedt - Schubert & Brahms

All shows are at the Davies Symphony Hall in the Civic Center District.

>> Find their full schedule here

Date: 1/12

What better a way to fight the cold and explore the city than in a fun footrace with thousands of others, all working your way towards a mug of hot chocolate and chocolate fondue at the finish line! 

The course will take you by some star attractions in Golden Gate Park and along SF's Ocean Beach, and periodically there will be "Sweet Stations," where you can grab an energizing bite of marshmallows and chocolate. 

It's one of the sweetest San Francisco events in January 2025!

>> Visit their site to register

Dates: 1/16 - 2/2

One of the largest comedy festivals and San Francisco events in January is SF Sketchfest. 

It features two and a half weeks of comedy sketches and performances by well known comedians. 

There are also a handful of workshops, panels, and other fun activities. Each day, you will find three to four shows at venues all around SF.

>> Additional details on this year's festival

Dates: 1/23 - 1/26

Location: Fort Mason Center

If you are fascinated by art, innovation, and design, you won't want to miss the 2025 FOG fair at the Fort Mason Center, put on in collaboration with the SF Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). 

The event will feature dozens of dealers and galleries of furniture, fine art, and design objects, in addition to special panel discussions and forums about the industry.

It's one of the top San Francisco events in January for those that love art and design.

>> Visit their website for more details

Date: 1/13 - 1/20

The MLK, Jr. March & Festival is on Monday, January 20 and the surrounding dates. 

This annual event includes a march over the Lefty O'Doul Bridge near Oracle Park and through downtown San Francisco. It commemorates the famous Selma-to-Montgomery march over the Edmunds Pettus Bridge. 

Other events include a panel discussions, the Liberation Film Festival, and a big event on the holiday. You will also find a few activities and events the days leading up to this important national holiday. 

>> Additional details for the MLK Jr. annual event

Dates: Several early in the month

Touring museums can be a hefty investment, and you may feel limited to picking just one or two if you're on a budget during your visit. 

But seeing the city's intellectual and artsy side doesn't have to be expensive. 

Throughout the year, there are several free admission days at San Francisco's world-renowned museums, including the de Young Museum of Fine Arts, the Legion of Honor, and more. 

>> Find the full schedule for January

>> Additional free things to do this month in SF

Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30

Location: California Academy of Sciences

Tickets: For sale for all dates

Are you looking for a fun 21+ museum event this January in SF? If so, then check out Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences.

Every Thursday night from 6 pm to 10 pm, this science museum in Golden Gate Park offers adult a chance to learn and mingle. Each night is based around a different theme. Previous themes include Fermented Nightlife and Brain & Body Nightlife.

You can sip on cocktails as you meet other nature and science lovers. You can also explore the entire museum and learn as you go.

Dates: All month long

Another one of the top San Francisco events in January is our museum exhibits.

All of our major museums welcome traveling exhibits from around the world to enhance your experience when you visit.

Here are just a few top picks this month.

• Liberatory Living: Protective Interiors & Radical Black Joy at the Museum of African Diaspora
• About Place: Bay Area Artists from the Svane Gift at the de Young Museum
• (Super)Natural: Paul Klee & Masako Miki at the SF Museum of Modern Art

>> Find a full schedule of museum exhibits this month in SF

Date: 1/24 - 2/1

Location: War Memorial Opera House

Tickets: Find tickets to all performances

The SF Ballet kicks off their 2025 season this month on January 24.

Their first performance of the season is called Manon.

The performance is one Sir Kenneth MacMillan's best works.

It's about the struggles to escape poverty. Manon strives for a better life and is willing to sacrifice it all to get it.

All performances are at the War Memorial Opera House in SF's Civic Center district.

>> Additional details on the SF Ballet

Dates: Several in January

You will find a variety of comedy shows all month long in San Francisco.

Top comedians from around the world perform here each month and January is no exception.

Catch a show at one of our internationally known comedy clubs such as Cobb's or the Punchline. You will also find some great comedians at other venues around town including the Nob Hill Masonic Center.

• 1/12: Cameron Esposito at Cobb's Comedy Club at 5 pm
• 1/18: Kathy Griffin at The Masonic at 8 pm
• 1/21: Romesh Ranganathan at Cobb's Comedy Club at 7 pm
• 1/31: Andrew Santino at the Palace of Fine Arts at 7:30 pm and 10 pm

>> Additional comedy shows this month in SF

Date: 1/1

Start 2025 off right, with whatever makes you happy. For some of you, that might mean a hearty brunch to recover from a long night out on the town. For others, that might mean heading back out to the bars for some good college football. 

And if you're only in SF during the holidays, don't worry; lots of attractions will still be open on New Year's Day for you to enjoy, including the California Academy of Sciences, the SF Zoo, the Japanese Tea Garden, bay cruises, and more. 

>> Find more events and activities this NY Day in SF