Live Music in San Francisco worth going out for.

I follow live music in San Francisco closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

Great American Music Hall Events

Great American Music Hall Events

Wed, Jul 8 · 8:00 PM

Great American Music Hall

Little Saigon

Live music in a historic ballroom

MACY BLACKMAN

MACY BLACKMAN

Thu, Jul 16 · 6:00 PM

Madrone Art Bar

North of Panhandle • $$

Vintage R&B piano

Macy Blackman

Macy Blackman

Thu, Jul 16 · 6:00 PM

Madrone Art Bar

North of Panhandle • $$

New Orleans piano & stiff drinks

HANNA RIFKIN & THE HANDSOMES

HANNA RIFKIN & THE HANDSOMES

Thu, Jul 30 · 8:30 PM

Driftwood

West SoMa • $

Vintage jazz & craft cocktails

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Sat, Sep 12 · 8:00 PM

The Fillmore

Western Addition • $$$

Post-punk legends, iconic venue

Jinx Jones' Big Twang Monday

Jinx Jones' Big Twang Monday

Tue, Jan 19 · 9:30 PM

The Saloon

North Beach • $

Rockabilly dance night

The Crossing at East Cut

The Crossing at East Cut

Financial District

Downtown's community backyard

Bimbo's 365 Club

Bimbo's 365 Club

Russian Hill • $$$

Vintage concert lounge

Paris 75

Paris 75

North Beach

French lounge & open jams

Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Mission District • $$

Intimate live music den

Not everyone knows about these

Sunday Evenings Christy Cruise

Sunday Evenings Christy Cruise

Sun, Jun 28 · 6:00 PM

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Tenderloin • $

Veteran drag show & cheap drinks

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Tue, Jul 7 · 8:00 PM

Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

North Beach • $

Monthly jazz jam session

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Tue, Jul 7 · 8:00 PM

Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

North Beach • $

Monthly jazz open jam

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Smith Dobson’s Jazz Special (open jam)

Tue, Jul 7 · 8:00 PM

Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

North Beach • $

Beat-era jazz dive

Jerry Day 2026

Jerry Day 2026

Sun, Aug 2 · 6:00 PM

The Check-In Lounge

Excelsior

Deadhead tribute night

Bird & Beckett Books & Records

Bird & Beckett Books & Records

Glen Park

BYOB jazz among the stacks

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick live music in San Francisco?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.

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