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The Airport’s annualsummer music series, SFO Celebrates: Summer Music in San Francisco launches with Terminal Sessions, featuring three internationally renowned bands stopping over for a quick terminal session before their Stern Grove performance. The series launches on June 13 with Peter Cat Recording Co. fromDelhi,India; followed by Bomba Estéreo of Bogota, Colombia on June 20; and the Violent Femmes on August 1. 

SFO Terminal Sessions will be held post-security at Gate B4 in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Admission is free, but capacity is limited and all guests will need to be a ticketed passenger or obtain entry via the SFO Gate Explorer,a unique new amenity that grants access to the secure side of the airport. All guests are required submit an application and be approved through the application process.  

Once approved, guests will receive their Gate Explorer via e-mail after midnight on the day of the event. Bring your Gate Explorer (digital or printed) and your TSA-approved photo ID to scan at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Security Checkpoint. All guests must pass through the security checkpoint.  

Visit the Gate Explorer page to apply.

SFO Terminal Sessions Schedule: 

  • Saturday, June 13 - Peter Cat Recording Co.
  • Saturday, June 20 – Bomba Estéreo
  • Saturday, August 1 – Violent Femmes 

More summer music artists will be announced soon for July and August!