Bay Area Kirtan Events — ISKCON Silicon Valley
Looking for kirtan events in the San Francisco Bay Area? This page lists upcoming kirtan, bhajan satsang, and devotional music gatherings across the Bay Area — from Mountain View to Palo Alto, Fremont to Milpitas.
ISKCON Silicon Valley also sends trained kirtan leaders to private home gatherings throughout the Bay Area. Learn about our home kirtan service →
Upcoming Bay Area Kirtan Events
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebration
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2026 — 4:30 AM through midnight
Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley, 1965 Latham St., Mountain View, CA 94040
Annual celebration of Lord Krishna’s birthday with a full day of kirtan, abhishekam, bhajans, talks, and prasadam. Open to all — no prior experience needed.
About Kirtan in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has a vibrant Vaishnava community with weekly kirtan gatherings, home satsangs, and temple programs. Kirtan — the call-and-response chanting of divine names — is open to everyone regardless of background or experience.
- What is kirtan? — a full introduction to the practice
- How to host a kirtan at home — step-by-step guide
- Kirtan vs bhajan — what’s the difference?
- What is a satsang? — guide to home gatherings
Want to bring kirtan to your home in the Bay Area?