Hotel Nikko San Francisco Blog

The San Francisco Ballet presents The Nutcracker this December 10-29, a whimsical trip to a holiday dreamworld where toys come to life and the true spirit of the season lives. Tickets are on sale now for the show, which begins tomorrow.

SantaCon is now a worldwide phenomenon - but it started right here in San Francisco way back in 1994. Dress up like Santa or your favorite holiday character for this festive pub crawl, which begins at Union Square on December 10.

For the young and old alike, ice skating at a festive outdoor rink is a holiday tradition for many in the Bay Area. Find the details about local ice skating rinks at Embarcadero Center and right here near our hotel at Union Square.

Shop for handmade goods from more than 300 curated vendors in a unique environment at the Renegade Craft Fair, taking place November 19 and 20 at Fort Mason. Enjoy interactive features, lively music, and artisanal food and drink.

Stroll the streets of Charles Dickens' London and experience a vintage Yuletide celebration at the Great Dickens Fair and Victorian Christmas Party. From November 19 through December 18, discover an enchanting world of holiday cheer.

Magic. Mystery. Mexico. Enter the imaginary world of the Cirque du Soleil this season with their new show Luzia: A Walking Dream of Mexico. Tickets are on sale now for the show, which runs from November 17 through January 29 at AT&T Park.

Named "Artist of the Decade" at the Classic Brit Awards in 2011, Il Divo is an award-winning quartet of that fuses pop and opera vocals into one incredible show. See the group live at the Nob Hill Masonic Center on November 13.

Feel the beat and bounce in your seat at the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest, a global gathering of top dance teams from around the world. This high-energy event takes place at the Palace of Fine Arts from November 11-13.

Sigur Rós. Ice Cube. James Blake. Featuring a stout lineup of rock bands, hip hop artists, and EDM performers, the Treasure Island Music Festival is a "can't-miss" event for music fans. Check out the lineup and make plans to jam out on October 15-16.

Did you know that San Francisco is home to the longest-running Italian-American parade? Part of the annual Columbus Day weekend celebrations, the Italian Heritage Parade takes place on October 9 and features floats, bands, and musicians.