We believe techno is more than a sound. It’s a tool for expression, belonging, and civic vitality. Free Techno builds bridges between artists, audiences, local businesses, and the public spaces that define San Francisco to create unforgettable and historic gatherings.
We produce free, open-air techno-focused programming that transforms parks and plazas into shared cultural spaces. These locations become places where people of all backgrounds can gather, move, and connect through music while collectively creating a positive new chapter for the City of San Francisco.
Our work supports underground culture while contributing to the city’s broader economic and cultural ecosystem. We prioritize daytime, all-ages events that remove barriers to participation and invite both longtime fans and the general public to experience the sound that originated in Detroit and deeply influenced the evolution of dance music around the world!
Our purpose
To create accessible cultural programming that strengthens community, supports local artists, and reimagines how music lives in public spaces.
FREE and open to all.
What we do
Public Activations
Open-air techno gatherings that transform public spaces into hubs for self-expression, community, and movement.
Workshops
Free educational and creative workshops led by a mix of internationally acclaimed and local talent. These workshops are designed for all ages and experience levels. Sharing knowledge, tools, and inspiration with the next generation of innovators in Techno.
Community
Civic and cultural projects that foster collaboration, activate public spaces, and generate meaningful local impact. These events support creative communities, the general public, and nearby local businesses.
Our values
Culture should be free, welcoming, and available to everyone. Without tickets, barriers, or exclusions.
Public spaces belong to the people. We partner with civic institutions to activate parks and plazas through art and music.
We honor the roots of techno as a community-driven, forward-thinking art form that thrives on diversity and innovation.
We believe in transparency, shared knowledge, and building cultural infrastructure that benefits the broader community of San Francisco.
Meet the founding team
Executive Director
Artistic Director
Brand Director
Creative Director Support
Help us keep techno free, accessible, and community-powered in San Francisco.Your support sustains artists, activates public spaces, and lays the groundwork for an infrastructure that provides culture that belongs to everyone.
