Give Thanks Festival
- Dates
- Nov 25 to 28, 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St
- Price
- Not announcedPayment plan available
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Give Thanks Festival comes to San Jose, CA, Nov 25 to 28, 2026, with Crankdat, Levity, Seven Lions, plus 4 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Give Thanks Festival is a long-running Thanksgiving-weekend electronic music event in downtown San Jose, billed as Northern California's premier holiday-weekend EDM gathering. Now held at the San Jose Convention Center, its 2026 edition programs bass, dubstep and house across three event nights over the holiday weekend, headlined by back-to-back sets. It is an 18+ event (21+ for VIP) with no re-entry
What people love
For fans, the draw is the Thanksgiving-weekend timing and a headliner-heavy bass and dubstep bill close to home in the Bay Area, with VIP praised for extra room to dance away from the densest part of the crowd
Last time around (2025)
The most recently held edition ran at the San Jose Convention Center, where attendees found the front of the floor packed but the back half open with room to move. Reception was mixed: some enjoyed the sets and the space in VIP, while others described the event as overcrowded for the room, with a bare-bones medical tent and organization gripes
Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Give Thanks Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Give Thanks Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Give Thanks Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is about 3.9 miles from the San Jose Convention Center. From either terminal, the free VTA Route 60 Airport Flyer runs to the Metro Airport light rail station. From there, the VTA Blue or Green Line runs into downtown San Jose, with Convention Center Station serving the venue directly
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Both SJC terminals have designated rideshare pickup islands rather than open curbside pickup. Given the airport's close-in location, the trip downtown to the Convention Center is short
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. The Convention Center Garage at 150 W San Carlos Street connects directly to the venue, with entrances on Almaden Boulevard and Market Street, and is open 24 hours
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the centre of San Jose. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Give Thanks Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
About a 10 minute walk from the San Jose Convention Center
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
About 0.1 miles from the Convention Center, roughly a 2 minute walk
Check rates →Adjacent to the Convention Center, about 550 feet away, roughly a 2 minute walk
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
Within walking distance of the Convention Center, across the street from Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
Check rates →Airport hotels 2
1727 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110
Link coming soon2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Downtown San Jose has a moderate supply of Airbnb listings, with prices commonly rising during major convention center events over the same dates
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp listings near downtown San Jose are sparse since the area is dense urban; most Hipcamp sites in the region sit well outside the city in the surrounding hills
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
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Pricing
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