Banksy exhibition brings 250 works and immersive installations to Union Square

Banksy Limitless opens Dec. 4 at 150 Powell Street in San Francisco’s Union Square with more than 250 works, including certified originals, rare pieces and immersive installations. Tickets are on sale now for the limited-run show, which aims to spotlight Banksy’s street-art roots, activism and social commentary.

Why it matters: - Banksy Limitless is bringing one of the largest private collections of Banksy work ever assembled to San Francisco. - The show is designed to draw art fans, collectors and casual visitors into a high-profile Union Square venue at a time when the district is seeking major cultural traffic. - The exhibition also ties Banksy’s art to current issues, including immigration and the war in Ukraine.

What happened: - Banksy Limitless opens Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, at 150 Powell Street in Union Square. - The exhibition runs for a limited time. - Tickets are on sale now at Banksy Limitless. - The show arrives in San Francisco from the producers behind Banksy exhibitions across Europe, the United States, South America, Asia and Australia. - Those earlier shows have drawn more than 3.5 million visitors.

The details: - The exhibition spans more than 250 works and installations in a 25,000-square-foot space. - The collection includes certified originals, rare pieces, large-scale installations, digital works, photographs, sculptures and real murals removed from original buildings and professionally restored. - Featured works include Banksy’s 2015 Weston-Super-Mare “Dismaland” pop-up bemusement park, Prankadilly Circus and an immersive tube station installation. - The show includes authenticated prints of “Flower Thrower” and “Kissing Coppers.” - Other highlights include the sculpture “Phone Booth,” the rare “Grappling Hook” and the work “Poem.” - The exhibition also includes newer works focused on Banksy’s activism around immigration. - An immersive “infinity room” is part of the experience. - Original pieces from the “Walled Off Hotel” project in Bethlehem are included. - The exhibition features “Falling Angel” and “Stop Esso” murals from Banksy’s 2002 “Existencilism” exhibition in Los Angeles. - Visitors will also see “Cinderella’s Carriage” and specially reproduced pieces created exclusively for San Francisco. - A mural installation is designed to recreate the feel of street art in an indoor setting. - The exhibition also highlights technical aspects of Banksy’s creative process. - A documentary made exclusively for the exhibition covers Banksy’s life, motivations and process, with commentary from fellow artists and collaborators. - A room dedicated to Ukraine showcases Banksy’s interventions in areas affected by the war with Russia. - Visitors can make donations to support people impacted by the war. - Premium ticket buyers can spray paint Banksy art on a T-shirt. - A portion of premium ticket sales will go to the Banksy Refugee Charity, Louise Michel organization. - Ticket prices range from $25 to $39, with senior, student, group, youth and military discounts available. - Hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Union Square Garage is nearby, and the venue is a short walk from Muni and BART lines.

Between the lines: - The exhibition blends museum-style presentation with street-art framing, which fits Banksy’s reputation for work that depends on location and public context. - The use of restored murals, a recreated street-art environment and an exclusive documentary suggests the producers are trying to turn a familiar Banksy draw into a broader educational experience. - The Ukraine room and donation link add a current-events layer that extends the show beyond art display into activism and fundraising.

What's next: - Visitors can attend starting Dec. 4, 2026, and the show will remain open for a limited run. - The exhibition is also being promoted on Instagram and Facebook. - The San Francisco run will test whether Banksy’s global drawing power can translate into strong foot traffic for Union Square.

The bottom line: - Banksy Limitless is aiming to turn Union Square into a major stop for street-art fans by pairing a large Banksy collection with immersive installations, restored murals and social commentary.