SF Buddhist Church's 95th Bon Odori (2026)

2026 SF Buddhist Church Annual Obon Festival & Bazaar (July 25-26) BCSF – Kevin Yoza Join the fun for all ages at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco’s annual Obon Festival and Bazaar. Celebrate BCSFs 83rd Ginza Bazaar and the 95th Bon Odori! Throughout the weekend, enjoy Japanese food such as aloha chicken, beef curry, sushi, Chinese chicken salad, and daruma dogs, along with beer, sake, wine, and soft drinks. On Saturday, find additional activities such as bingo, kids’ games, and temple open house. On Sunday, break out your summer kimonos (yukata) and join the Bon Odori on Octavia Street. Dance in a circle to the synchronized rhythm of taiko drums and folk songs. All are welcome to join; no experience is needed. Obon Festival & Bazaar Saturday, July 25, 2026 – 83rd Ginza Bazaar Sunday, July 26, 2026 – 95th Bon Odori 11a – 4p Buddhist Church of San Francisco, 1881 Pine Street, SF FREE | All ages Obon is the 500-year-old annual Japanese tradition honoring the spirits of one’s ancestors. The Buddhist Church of San Francisco is the oldest official Japanese Buddhist temple in the continental United States. It was founded by Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land) missionaries in 1898. Buddhist Church of San Francisco   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Buddhist Church of San Francisco (@buddhistchurch.s.f.1898) Upcoming 2026 SF Buddhist Church Annual Obon Festival & Bazaar (July 25-26) Events Sat 7/25 SF Buddhist Church’s 83rd Ginza Bazaar (2026)Sun 7/26 SF Buddhist Church’s 95th Bon Odori (2026)Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.