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This year, the festival expands to 6 performances featuring 3 different Programs … and the festival itself will take advantage of Z Space’s 13,000 square feet, with artists performing all around the building: on balconies, in the lobby, in quirky nooks and crannies, and on the mainstage.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
Part of the San Francisco summer dance scene since 2002, the Fresh Meat Festival brings together trans, queer and gender non-conforming artists for one amazing weekend. While continuing to feature multiple disciplines and several world premiere works, this year’s in-person festival also introduces site-specific performance to the mix. Every corner of Z Space will pulse with creative energy!
Heather Desaulniers
Contributing Writer

The wildly-popular FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL is back – and all tickets are FREE! Join us for two weeks of exquisite, inspiring dance, theater and live music – featuring more than 40 TRANS & QUEER ARTISTS & ENSEMBLES performing folklórico, hip-hop, modern dance, vogue, contemporary R&B, tap dance, Son Jarocho, comedy, storytelling, disabled dance pioneers, ballroom and MORE!
The wildly-popular FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL is back – and all tickets are FREE! Join us for two weeks of exquisite, inspiring dance, theater and live music – featuring more than 40 TRANS & QUEER ARTISTS & ENSEMBLES performing folklórico, hip-hop, modern dance, vogue, contemporary R&B, tap dance, Son Jarocho, comedy, storytelling, disabled dance pioneers, ballroom and MORE!