The Best Live Music Venue in San Francisco

Swig

The old, run-down Blue Lamp has been re-invented and totally transformed into a landmark. A modern classic on two floors, melding textures like wood, stone, and metal with glass to create a unique drinking space. Swig is the City's quintessential mod... more

Temple Emanu-El

Congregation Emanu-El’s renowned clergy, dedicated board and welcoming staff serve our congregants and provide an open, responsive, nourishing environment in which to personalize discovery of the three pillars of Jewish life:  Worship, Lea... more

The Chapel

The Chapel, in the heart of the Mission District, is in a 1914 building that was originally built as a mortuary. It has been completely renovated and the beautiful chapel, with its 40-foot high arched ceiling, is one of the best music rooms in the ci... more

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The Depot

The Depot is San Francisco State University's premier entertainment venue. Located on the lower conference level in Cesar Chavez Student Center, The Depot provides live music for the campus community. We also host open mics, art socials, comedy nig... more

The Fillmore

The Fillmore was a dance hall operating under various names and managements - The Get Acquainted Society, Ambassador Dance Hall - through the 1930s, and a roller rink through the 1940s. In 1952, local entrepreneur Charles Sullivan began to book some... more

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The Independent

When The Independent opened, many were relieved that the space formerly occupied by the Justice League on Divisadero was back, offering up quality music.   But who knew that The Independent would reach such heights as a music venue for up and co... more

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The Jazz Heritage Center

The Jazz Heritage Center (JHC) is the only permanent cultural and educational complex dedicated to the long history of Jazz in San Francisco and the Fillmore District. Located within the Fillmore Heritage Center in the heart of the historic Fillmore,... more

The Masonic

Located atop Nob Hill in one of San Francisco's most prestigious neighborhoods, SF Masonic is a versatile facility, hosting a variety of events. The building has several large sculptures representing the four branches of the Armed Services on it... more

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The Midway

The Midway is a new, multifaceted creative complex, located in San Francisco's burgeoning Dogpatch neighborhood. Equal parts creative laboratory and performance space, The Midway is a sprawling 40,000 square-foot venue for the public to engage with a... more

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The Ramp

The Ramp is a classic restaurant bar overlooking the bay; near Kelley's Mission Rock. The Ramp serves for breakfast and lunch. Corned-beef hash, eggs benedict, and pancakes are a few of the suggested items for breakfast. And if you're there for lunch... more

The Regency Ballroom

This stunning room features blonde hardwood floors, a horseshoe-shaped balcony and a built-in stage. Noted as a fine example of Scottish Rite architecture, which includes neoclassic and beaux arts styles, the Regency Building was built in 1909. The G... more

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The Saloon

There can be little doubt that The Saloon, at 1232 Grant Street in North Beach, is one of the top blues bars in the City. Make that the state. Make that the world. Make the scene with music every night with two bands on Fridays and weekends. The tale... more

The Studio

With its impressive acoustics and intimate yet flexible seating, our underground studio, with the options to be configured for cabaret, club, or theater performances is the perfect venue to experience a wide variety of performers up close and persona... more

The Valencia Room

The Valencia Room takes over for the longtime mainstay, Elbo Room. They aim is to preserve the culture and heritage of this location by continuing in its tradition of providing the highest caliber of diverse local and touring artists. more

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The Warfield

The Warfield, also known as The Warfield Theater, is a 2,250 seat music venue in the heart of San Francisco. In keeping with it's illustrious past, "everyone" has played The Warfield. The entertainment in the 1980's ranged from bands such as The C... more

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Thee Parkside

Without doubt a welcome addition to the music scene (Friday night's BudgetRock garage music for a measly $3 and Sunday's free Oyster BBQ shows being the buzz draw)... it's most likely the unpretentious atmosphere that comes with the joint's happy, in... more

Tunnel Top

This is an ultra funky corner bar on top of the Stockton Street tunnel on Bush Street. Gotta love the top level seating overlooking the rest of the bar below. Great mojitos and a great juke box. No cover charge. No attitude. DJ's every Thur... more

Underground SF

Underground SF is open every week from Tuesday to Satruday with the best in clubs from all walks of life. We are the place to be in the Lower Haight. Featuring nightly drink specials, specialty cocktails, beautiful bartenders, a smoking patio, and... more

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Westwood SF

Westwood is a live music entertainment venue, bar, and restaurant featuring elevated food, crafted drinks, and tied together with beautiful decor and amazing music sung by mavericks associated with America's heartland. more

YOLO Nightclub

San Francisco's newest & most exclusive nightclub covering 8000+ sq with a full bar, artist's performance stage, state of art & custom sound system, multiple LED display panels, California's very first kinetic lighting system, huge dance floor, and l... more

Yosemite Studios

Gallery 1777 is a new exhibition space for painting, sculpture, installation art, photography, and other types of shows. The gallery is also excellent for photography shoots. It is located on the first floor by the front entrance of Yosemite Place, B... more

Zingari Ristorante & Jazz Room

Elegant restaurant & bar featuring white table linens, an Italian menu & nightly jazz acts. Zingari Ristorante & Rooftop is always looking for passionate, dedicated, hardworking people to join the team. We offer competitive salaries with benefits, a... more

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