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Metallica and Benson Boone to Headline San Francisco’s Dreamfest on Oct. 15

The Salesforce-linked benefit has raised about $120 million for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals since 2010.

Metallica is set to perform at Dreamfest in October.
Kirk Hammett of Metallica performs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on June 22. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)
Benson Boone is scheduled to perform at Dreamfest in October.

Overview

  • The charitable concert aligns with Dreamforce 2025, scheduled Oct. 14–16 at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco.
  • Metallica will perform inside Chase Center with reserved seating, while Benson Boone plays an outdoor standing show at nearby Bayfront Park.
  • Ticketholders receive access to both stages, with tickets on sale starting at $1,500 via theconcertforkids.org.
  • The evening opens with an awards presentation honoring 25-year-old UCSF patient Andrew Santos with the Colin Powell Medal of Courage.
  • Organizers also plan an after-party featuring additional live music, DJs, and a late-night buffet.