San Francisco Story Fest 2026
| Ticket Information Early Bird: $35 - $50 (Ends March 31) Regular Price: $45 - $61 Ticket prices include all fees. Run Time: 2 Hours General Admission by Section |
The oldest human art form returns to center stage. The 2026 season of San Francisco Story Fest is here.
What is Story Fest:
A live show featuring award-winning journalists, writers, locals and comedians; short film and dance; live music and performance. A show by and for the people of the Bay Area.
The ways in which stories are told are as diverse as what the stories themselves are about. From true crime to comedy, politics to poetics, Story Fest invites you to experience a brief and piercing look into the soul of the city.
The theme for this season is Villains: stories about what we fear, what we misunderstand, and what we become.
Our mainstage show at the Herbst Theatre is one night only.
What might you encounter? Inquiring minds would like to know.
Presenting Sponsor:
Americans United for Separation of Church and State. For nearly 80 years, Americans United has defended church-state separation – a pillar of our democracy and the best way to ensure freedom without favor and equality without exception for all.
What is Story Fest:
A live show featuring award-winning journalists, writers, locals and comedians; short film and dance; live music and performance. A show by and for the people of the Bay Area.
The ways in which stories are told are as diverse as what the stories themselves are about. From true crime to comedy, politics to poetics, Story Fest invites you to experience a brief and piercing look into the soul of the city.
The theme for this season is Villains: stories about what we fear, what we misunderstand, and what we become.
Our mainstage show at the Herbst Theatre is one night only.
What might you encounter? Inquiring minds would like to know.
Presenting Sponsor:
Americans United for Separation of Church and State. For nearly 80 years, Americans United has defended church-state separation – a pillar of our democracy and the best way to ensure freedom without favor and equality without exception for all.
About Back Pocket Media:
Story Fest is produced, curated, and directed by Back Pocket Presents 501(c)(3), a team of journalists and artists creating award-winning live storytelling experiences across the country.
For more information, visit www.storyfest.org