The 3rd Annual Retro-Future Revue | May 16
Where the past meets the future and tradition meets innovation.
Past and future will collide at the historic Golden Gate Park Bandshell on Saturday, May 16th 2026. On the stage where iconic musicians like Jerry Garcia, Santana, and Jefferson Airplane entertained hundreds of thousands of San Franciscans in years past, something new is bubbling up. This free show will feature 4 Bay Area bands that exemplify the diversity of San Francisco’s vibrant music scene. This concert will feature everything from Beatlesque pop, to heavy guitar riffs, to futuristic soul, to ballet dancing set to effusive electronic music. Throughout, elements of San Francisco’s storied musical past will be interwoven with vital new ideas.
Costumes are encouraged but by no means required. For inspiration, think the Jetsons, Cowboy Bebop, or any vision of the future that includes a throwback to a previous era. Bring picnic blankets, drinks, snacks, kids, dogs, and the whole family. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Your musical entertainment will be:
2:00pm – Dinner Date
3:00pm – Mitch Rocket
4:00pm – Miss Hits
5:00pm – Lazer Beam
The Retro-Future Revue is presented by Illuminate the Arts and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, along with 102.5 FM KXSF – San Francisco Community Radio and Mitch Rocket.
