Around Town with Stuecher Manning Group | January 2026
Around Town with Stuecher Manning Group | January 2026
Start 2026 on a high note with the best events and experiences happening around San Francisco this January. A new year is the perfect time to explore the city, and even with cooler winter days, the Bay Area delivers no shortage of things to do. From exhibitions and performances to seasonal activities and local favorites, January is full of opportunities to get out, stay inspired, and enjoy everything the city has to offer. Whether you are planning ahead or looking for something spontaneous, these are the events worth adding to your calendar this January 2026.
San Francisco SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run
Date: January 11, 2026
Location: Golden Gate Park
Time: Morning start (exact times vary by race distance)
Kick off the year with a sweet twist on race day at this popular winter run featuring 5K, 10K, and 15K courses through Golden Gate Park, followed by a festive post run celebration complete with chocolate treats.
SF SketchFest
Date: January 15 – February 1, 2026
Location: Multiple venues throughout San Francisco
Time: Various showtimes
SF SketchFest returns with a packed lineup of sketch comedy, stand up, live podcasts, and conversations, bringing top comedic talent and special guests to venues across the city.
AURA at Grace Cathedral
Date: Open now through the end of January 2026
Location: Grace Cathedral
Time: Evening hours (times vary by day)
Experience Grace Cathedral transformed by immersive light and sound in this meditative installation that invites visitors to explore the space in a completely new way.
Late Night at the de Young
Date: January 22, 2026
Location: de Young Museum
Time: Evening hours
The de Young hosts an after hours celebration marking the final days of the Art of Manga exhibition, featuring live DJs, food trucks, interactive photo moments, and exclusive nighttime access to the galleries.
January Museum Exhibitions
Date: Throughout January 2026
Location: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Asian Art Museum, and the de Young Museum
Time: Regular museum hours
January brings a fresh rotation of exhibitions across San Francisco museums, with highlights including KAWS: FAMILY at SFMOMA, Rave into the Future at the Asian Art Museum, and Art of Manga at the de Young.
FOG Design + Art Fair
Date: January 21–25, 2026
Location: Fort Mason Center
Time: Daytime and evening hours
FOG Design + Art Fair returns to Fort Mason Center, showcasing leading galleries, designers, installations, talks, and immersive experiences focused on contemporary art and design.
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony & Seong-Jin Cho
Date: January 22–24, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Davies Symphony Hall
The San Francisco Symphony presents an evening centered on Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, led by Finnish conductor John Storgårds in his San Francisco debut. The program also includes the U.S. premiere of Outi Tarkiainen’s The Rapids of Life, alongside Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by pianist Seong-Jin Cho with Principal Trumpet Mark Inouye.