San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026

Experience breathtaking performances from internationally recognized aerial artists alongside the next generation of innovative performers. Set against the spectacular waterfront backdrop of Fort Mason, the festival transforms theaters, galleries, and public spaces into stages where artists defy gravity and reimagine what movement-storytelling can be. From theatrical works and intimate performances to youth showcases and site-responsive installations, the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the full spectrum of aerial arts in one incredible weekend. FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE August 7–9, 2026 Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture Tickets: $15–$75 | All Ages THE COWELL THEATER SHOWCASE Cowell Theater | Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8 | 8:00 PM -ASL services provided on Friday only. An evening of powerful contemporary aerial performance featuring acclaimed artists Amelia Rudolph, Darielle Williams, Nina Sawant, Ron Oppenheimer, Cirque Vida, and Joey the Tiger. Expect daring physicality, innovative apparatus work, and embodied storytelling. THE NEXT GENERATION Cowell Theater | Saturday, August 8 | 1:00 PM A family-friendly matinee celebrating emerging youth performers from Zaccho Youth Company, San Francisco Youth Circus, Circus Mecca, Kinetic Arts, People's Circus Theatre, and Ashland Aerial Arts. NEW SITE WORK Gateway Pavilion | Saturday, August 8 | 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM Gateway Pavilion | Sunday, August 8 | 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM Two newly commissioned site-responsive works by Veronica Blair and Megan Lowe Dances featuring Megan Lowe and Roel Seeber. These immersive performances activate Fort Mason's architecture and landscape, inviting audiences to experience aerial dance in unexpected ways. NEW EXPERIMENTS Gallery Performance Space | Sunday, August 9 | 7:00 PM An intimate showcase of emerging and experimental work featuring Katherine Hutchinson, clarissa dyas & B Dean, Ciarra D'Onofrio, Anna Yanushkevic, Kelsey na Gealai, and Azraa Muhammad. SAN FRANCISCO AERIAL ARTS FILM FESTIVAL (Free) Returning for its second season, the San Francisco Aerial Arts Film Festival presents a curated collection of films from artists around the world exploring movement, flight, architecture, and imagination. Film screenings are free and run alongside the live festival programming throughout the weekend. Whether you're a longtime fan of aerial arts or discovering the form for the first time, the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival offers a weekend of awe-inspiring artistry, athleticism, filmmaking, and creative possibilities!

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