THE ANNUAL TASTE OF TEMESCAL RETURNS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th 2026 FROM 5:30-8:30PM.
Temescal is a nationally recognized and thriving district offering tremendous diversity and award winning culinary destinations. You don’t want to miss this chance stroll, explore, and enjoy some of Oakland’s best restaurants and bars with live entertainment throughout the event.
New in 2026:
Temescal District is HUGE! We’ve added a trolley that will be looping the district, from Telegraph near Alcatraz down to 40th over to Broadway and back! Trolley included with your Taste of Temescal passport.
Enjoy FOUR different live entertainment zones throughout the event including:
51st & Telegraph (near FOB Kitchen & La Calaca Loca), 40th & Broadway, Alcatraz & Telegraph Ave and Panther Plaza (near Winky Dinky Dogs).
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
La Calaca Loca / FOB Kitchen Plaza: Brother Khalil Trio
Winky Dinky Dogs: DJ @Lus
Available tickets for the Taste of Temescal on Wednesday April 29th, include:
Adult Passport~ $60 ($63.63 w/ processing fee)
Under 15 Passport ~ $25 ($27.27 w/ processing fee)
Under 15 Passport ~ $25 ($27.27 w/ processing fee)
PURCHASE TICKETS
How about the AFTER PARTY?
Welcome to the AFTER TASTE! Taste of Temescal’s official After Party. Join us for expertly crafted cocktails & mocktails, DJs and gret vibes at 51&Tel (5018 Telegraph Ave, Oakland) starting at 8PM. 21+, No Cover.
HOW IT WORKS:
On the day of the event, you will exchange your Humanitix code/ticket for a Passport guiding you to all participating restaurants and businesses. The tasting event will include a blend of food samples and wine/beer tastings in participating businesses.
Bring a friend to experience an unmatched culinary crawl!
Proceeds benefit The Telegraph Temescal District Association as we work to keep the district thriving funding arts, culture, and safety initiatives in Temescal.
Are you a Temescal Merchant & interested in participating? Click here.



Thank You to our generous sponsors: Kos Read Group & Becker Boards.


To sponsor Taste of Temescal, please contact us at administration AT temescaldistrict DOT org.