Live Music in San Francisco worth going out for.

I've stopped recommending things in the Marina and I'm not sorry about it.

I keep track of live music in San Francisco and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Great American Music Hall Events

Great American Music Hall Events Ending Soon

Wed, Sep 16 · 8:00 PM

Little Saigon

Live music in a historic ballroom

Mustard Service

Mustard Service One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 8:00 PM

North of Panhandle

Indie-pop & surf punk

Cheo

Cheo One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Mission District

Up-close live music

LØLØ

LØLØ One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM

Mission District

Pop-punk singalong night

Automatic

Automatic One-time only

Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM

North of Panhandle

Post-punk & performance art

SIX60

SIX60 One-time only

Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 PM

North of Panhandle

Kiwi reggae pop live

Mystery Skulls & Fox Stevenson

Mystery Skulls & Fox Stevenson One-time only

Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM

North of Panhandle

Intimate electronic throwdown

OCT

OCT One-time only

Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 PM

Mission District

Synth-pop dance party

strongboi

strongboi One-time only

Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 PM

North of Panhandle

Intimate live music spot

The Mountain Goats - Night Six: Closers

The Mountain Goats - Night Six: Closers One-time only

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM

Western Addition

Historic rock ballroom

Not everyone knows about these

Sunday Evenings Christy Cruise

Sunday Evenings Christy Cruise

Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM

Tenderloin • $

Veteran drag show & cheap drinks

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Tue, Oct 6 · 8:00 PM

North Beach • $

Monthly jazz jam session

Jazz Club!

Jazz Club!

Glen Park

independent bookstore & cultural hub

Feinstein's at the Nikko

Feinstein's at the Nikko

Union Square

Upscale cabaret room

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Tenderloin • $

Legendary drag dive

RM 212

RM 212

Chinatown • $$

Intimate speakeasy cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How are these live music in San Francisco chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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