2026 Comparsa Stage Application
About the event
About the application
Photo by Pankaj Bhargava (@punksworld)
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This application is ONLY for comparsas and dance groups interested in performing on the Comparsa Stage on Saturday, May 23 or Sunday, May 24, 2026 on 21st Street between Harrison and Alabama Streets.
Definition of a comparsa:
A comparsa is an artistic, street theater performance group with its own theme, cast of dancers, musicians, other performers, with choreography, costumes, props, and floats. A comparsa creates a new theme for each annual Carnaval San Francisco. To express this theme a comparsa builds a new float, choreographs new dances, performs new music, and sews/buys new costumes.
Stage Dimensions: 20' x 20'
Tech equipment is limited. Please plan to bring your own instruments and backline. There is limited access to mics, mic stands, and monitors.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Name of comparsa/ group
- What day do you prefer to perform?
- How many total performers?
- Will your performance be live music, recorded, or both?
- Will you need amplified sound for your performance?
- If using amplified sound, please list all instruments.
- Tech equipment is limited. Please plan to bring your own instruments and backline. There is limited access to mics, mic stands, and monitors.
- How many minutes will your performance be?
- Facebook URL
- Instagram URL
- TikTok Username
- Comparsa / Group Image
- Additional Point Person Name
- Additional Point Person Cell Number
- Additional point person email
