Your Guide to Live Music in San Francisco This Spring
Whatever style of music gets you grooving, you can find a way to hear it live in San Francisco.
Few cities have as much musical history as San Francisco. Titans of every genre have cut their teeth here in the City by the Bay; and the artists that San Francisco has nurtured and loved have gone on to reshape pop culture as we know it, generation after generation.
Live music is not hard to find in San Francisco. Here are some great upcoming performances you can experience during your next stay.
1015 Folsom
Dillon Francis
May 30
A veteran of the moombahton scene, Francis has been making hits since 2010. Enjoy his bold, brash, unexpected sound at his show at 1015 Folsom.
August Hall
Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory with Love Spells
May 23
Sonically different from her usual work, Sharon Van Etten will perform songs produced in collaboration with her bandmates.
Blondshell
May 31
LA-based singer/songwriter Sabrina Teitelbaum's dark, crooning indie ballads are a transformative experience. Don't miss her show at August Hall.
Chase Center
Wu-Tang Clan
June 24
A group that hardly needs any introduction, Wu-Tang Clan is rap-royalty. Members ZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna will all be present, accompanied by the opening act Run the Jewels.
City Cruises
Randy Houser
May 25
City Cruises is excited to launch a new series of live entertainment aboard their boats. Climb aboard on May 25 for a concert in the Bay with country singer Randy Houser.
The Curran
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
June 21
The annual Pride concert from the SFGMC features nearly 300 singers and songs that champion resilience, identity, and belonging. The Chorus will be joined by Grammy Award nominee and nonbinary songwriter Justin Tranter.
The Great American Music Hall
George Clanton
May 23
A prominent figure of the vaporwave scene, Geoge Clanton's nostalgic yet futuristic electronic sounds are influenced by 90s pop and alternative music.
The Independent
Tokimonsta
June 13 and 14
Producer and DJ Tokimonsta is a master of experimental hip-hop, house, and alternative R&B and has collaborated with artists such as Anderson. Paak, Earthgang, Isaiah Rashad, Selah Sue, and ZHU. She'll perform her 2025 album, Eternal Reverie, for a two-night stint at the Independent
International Art Museum of America
Tribute to Adele
May 23
Candlelight concerts brings the Listeso String Quartet to San Francisco's International Art Museum of America to play the music of Adele under the gentle glow of candlelight.
The Masonic
Elvis Costello and the Imposters
June 17
Active since the 1970s, Elvis Costello has had a long, illustrious career with an impressive catalog that spans a multitude of genres. His backing group, the Imposters, will join him for his North American tour.
SFJAZZ
San Francisco Jazz Festival
June 13 to 15
This year’s revamped San Francisco Jazz Festival features 35 concerts across multiple stages each day at the SFJAZZ Center and the Festival Tent. This three-day bash will also include DJs, food, wine, and beer vendors, art, and vinyl merchants throughout each venue. Festival merchants and vendors will be announced soon. Limited full access VIP & 3-day passes, single-day passes, and venue specific passes are available.
San Francisco Symphony
BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie
June 26 to 27
Prepare to be transported by a musical masterpiece reborn. BLACKSTAR Symphony isn’t simply a concert; it’s a musical experience that transcends time and genre. Immerse yourself in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra and performed with the original Blackstar band. The evening culminates in a celebration of Bowie’s iconic song catalog, featuring touchstones like “Space Oddity,” “Life on Mars,” and “Heroes.”
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