Future of Us Festival

FUTURE OF US FESTIVAL A Festival Celebrating What Could Be  JULY 3–12 | SAN FRANCISCO A bold new experiment in civic possibility, the Future of Us is marking the generational milestone of the US's 250th anniversary by coming together to celebrate community visions, creative expression, and civic voice. This inaugural festival is just the start. We’re building coalitions and collectives to support social connection, inspire civic vibrancy, sensemake complex but critical issues, and transform broadly collected, community-sourced visions into inspiring, participatory experiences. More than a festival, Future of Us is a living exploration of what our civic culture could be when we create space to connect, imagine, and act together. Grounded in over a decade of research in experience design and public engagement, every event is built to unlock complex ideas, bridge divides, and spark collective imagination for a future shaped by all of us. It’s a critical first step towards the kind of civic culture we need to build more sustainable, just, and beautiful futures. Launching on America's 250th anniversary, the inaugural Future of Us festival is a 10-day celebration of civic imagination and possibility. We're turning community-sourced, expert-crafted visions of the future into art, storytelling, and participatory experiences. Curated by a coalition of artists, scientists, storytellers, and civic builders, the festival features 100+ events spanning every corner of the city (floral labyrinths, speculative future worlds, dance parties with a purpose, and neighborhood meet-ups), it's a living exploration of what a more creative and generative civic culture could feel like. Organized around four themes (Green Futures, Social Futures, Science & Tech Futures, and Media Futures), Future of Us is breaking down the barriers between art, ideas, and each other, and everyone is invited to co-imagine what comes next. Learn More: future-of-us.com Check out the Schedule of Events: future-of-us.com/events Follow Us: @futures.us About the Organization Future of Us is stewarded by The Plenary, Co., a 501(c)3 civic arts and sciences nonprofit based in Dogpatch, and co-led by a coalition of partners. All donations are tax-deductible.