Market Street Arts is an initiative of the Mid-Market Business Association & Foundation. It supports a range of arts organizations, creative businesses, and social activity in the heart of San Francisco’s Historic Theater District. The area on Market Street between 5th and Van Ness is home to five large performance venues, with a collective capacity of more than 16,000. It is where daily life meets artistic expression, from impromptu street performances to awe-inspiring theater shows. Market Street Arts highlights the area’s role as a convergence of live music, theater, public art, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurship.

Market Street connects San Francisco to the greater Bay Area and the world. On any given night, it has served as a playground for San Francisco’s cultural scene dating back to 1907. With civic public spaces and activities throughout the year, Market Street is the backdrop for a diverse array of experiences, including world-renowned Pride parades, impassioned political rallies, and social demonstrations. With an array of retailers and cultural organizations, Market Street is a vibrant hub for both budding and renowned creatives and artists, where locals and visitors will discover something new.