Flower Piano Lounge: Saturday, September 12

Saturday, September 12, 2026
12-7:30pm
San Francisco Botanical Garden — Celebration Garden

Alon Nechushtan Trio

Performing from 1-2pm

Alon Nechushtan is a fearless explorer of sound, weaving jazz, classical, and global influences into music that defies boundaries. A pianist, composer, and bandleader, his work spans from orchestral commissions to electrifying jazz ensembles, reflecting a deep curiosity and a bold, improvisational spirit.

Robert Dehlinger and His Alpha Rhythm Kings

Performing from 3-4pm

Established in 2017, the Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, having crafted an exciting, King Size California sound, with what roots music magazine No Depression calls “the badge of authenticity.”

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Performing from 5-7pm

Swing, blues, and New Orleans music! Singer Lavay Smith puts on a show with her eight-piece “little big band,” the Red Hot Skillet Lickers.

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What is the Lounge?

During Flower Piano 2026, the Celebration Garden in the Botanical Garden transforms into the Flower Piano Lounge, an upgraded musical landscape that features priority festival entry, special performances from local headliners, access to premium bars, food from local vendors, lounge seating, dedicated restrooms, and flexibility to relax and enjoy all areas of the festival as you please.

The Lounge has limited capacity.

Lounge All Access 3-Day Weekend Pass

A Flower Piano Lounge All Access 3-Day Weekend Pass gives you access to the Lounge on for the entirety of your selected weekend, Friday-Sunday.

Come and go as you please between the Lounge and the rest of the Garden! Enjoy all the scheduled Lounge performances throughout the weekend and make the Lounge your home base for relaxation and refreshments. Lounge programming continues after the rest of the festival ends each day, making it the perfect spot to close out your Flower Piano experience!

Lounge FAQs:

• Members receive a 20% discount on Flower Piano Lounge tickets. Join Today >>
• Tickets are required for children 5 and up.
• There will a combination of chairs and lawn seating available. We encourage you to bring a blanket or your own camping chair to enjoy the lawn, as provided chairs are first come, first serve.
• No outside food or beverages are permitted.
• Valid ID required for purchase of alcoholic drinks.
• Ticketed events are not transferable or refundable. San Francisco Botanical Garden is open rain or shine and does not issue refunds due to weather.
• Lounge passes include General Admission to Flower Piano.