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Check out the NightLife x Carnaval SF Mixtape presented by the Academy's own CONCIENCIA on the NightLife Spotify page.

Carnaval SF is taking over NightLife! Join our colorful celebration of music, dance, and artistry from Latin American, Caribbean, and Afrodiasporic cultures. Experience the joy of Carnaval throughout the museum with live dance performances, a pop-up mercado (marketplace), and more!

Music

La Bendición - Kick off the celebration before you even get inside with opening ceremonies and performances

La Bendición
Front Concourse
Kick off the celebration before you even get inside with opening ceremonies and performances, featuring:

5:35 PM - American Indian Cultural Center, SF
5:45 PM - Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca
6:30 PM - Samba Drummers

La Plaza - Join the party with a non-stop showcase of dance and live music

La Plaza
Piazza
Join the party with a non-stop showcase of dance and live music*, featuring:

6:30 PM - King Cheo
6:45 PM - Fogo No Roupa
7:20 PM - Orlando Tercero
7:30 PM - King Yeison & Queen Monica
8:00 PM - Los Bahianatos
8:45 PM - Bateria Batuki
9:20 PM - Sazon Libre

*Schedule is subject to change

El Mercado - Peruse our pop-up mercado (marketplace) and an assortment of hand-made goods, from jewelry to candles.

El Mercado
Swamp & Grand Hall
6 - 10 PM

Peruse our pop-up mercado (marketplace) and an assortment of hand-made goods, from jewelry to candles. Featuring local vendors:

The Menu - Drinks and Bites from Liquid Happiness and Chef Rob

The Menu
Drinks and Bites from Liquid Happiness and Chef Rob

In The Academy Cafe:

At Curiosity Grove:

At The Swamp & Aquarium Bars:

Sambódromo - Tequila, lime, agave, mango puree, triple sec

A few don't-miss NightLife details:

NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
Last entry into Osher Rainforest is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.
Gems and Minerals Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.
Morrison Planetarium passes are available online in advance for $5 each while supplies last. Showtimes are 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm. A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis.
Food and drink are not permitted in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.
While not required, we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, please visit another time. View our health and safety page.
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