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:
February 14
The Famed english grime MC and record producer hailing from East London, will bring a night of powerful beats and raw energy to 1015 Folsom.
February 21
Self described as "soulful music from outer space", Geographer's layered indie set for Noise Pop 2025 is one not to miss.
January 31 to Feb 1
Dupstep legend Excision brings his earth-shattering bass music to Bill Graham for a two-night show.
February 3 to 4
One-Direction heart throb and pop superstar Zayn will continue his debut solo tour, Stairway to the Sky at Bill Graham. Mega-fans can enjoy performances from his latest album, Room Under the Stairs.
February 8
The Swedish electronic duo Galantis returns to Bill Graham with a high energy mix of tried-and-true classics (think "Runaway"), along with tracks from their new album Rx.
March 4
The multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Deftones returns to San Francisco after their massively popular post- Outsidelands performance with System of a Down.
March 5
The Iconic Tyler, the Creator announced his CHROMAKOPIA: The World Tour will make a stop at Chase Center on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 featuring special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas.
March 7
Global R&B sensation Mary J. Blige will turn the heat up at Chase Center for her For My Fans tour, with support from Ne-Yo and Mario.
April 22
Get ready to sing your heart out and dance till you drop. Kylie Minogue performs her much awaited sequel to her beloved album Tension, Tension II.
February 4
A fixture of the London Rock scene, the Vaccines are sure to play a show full of infectious melodies and head-banging indie-sleaze classics.
February 28 and March 1
Channeling the grungy sounds of the 90s, Switzerland-born and Nashville-raised Soccer Mommy is a breath of fresh air in the alternative space.
October 29
Considered to be the fathers of Grindcore, Napalm death took Metal to new heights by incorporating elements of hardcore and Thrash into their music. They are joined by the Melvins, another influential 80s band serving up their own mix of punk rock and heavy genres.
February 26
This New York trip-hop duo dominated the 2010's with their booming beats, powerful synths, and jagged guitar riffs. Their new album, Memory of a Day, will surely be treat to hear live.
March 4
Most famously known as the talented, award-winning producer and songwriter behind his sister Billie Eilish's indomitable pop-catalogue, Finneas will display his solo career with For Cryin' Out Loud!: The Tour.
January 17 to 19
The GRAMMY-winning bassist & singer performs music from her new Blue Note album inspired by the iconic essayist, novelist, and activist James Baldwin.
January 31
Celebrating 50 years of music together, the sublime partnership of guitarist Lee Ritenour and pianist Dave Grusin is among the most fruitful and enduring in contemporary jazz. They make their Miner Auditorium debut with music spanning their careers including songs from their entrancing 2024 Candid Records release, Brasil.
February 22
Two of most influential figures in Afro-Cuban jazz, virtuoso pianist Chucho Valdés and trumpet icon Arturo Sandoval, reunite as part of Irakere 50, the latest iteration of the legendary band that changed the course of Latin music in the 1970s and 80s and launched both of their stellar careers. They will also be joined by Grammy Award-nominated Afro-Cuban superstar Cimafunk.
March 2
Tom Scott & L.A. Express March 2 With three GRAMMY awards, innumerable producer, bandleader, and soundtrack credits, and over 2000 recordings with artists ranging from Thelonious Monk and Frank Sinatra to Steely Dan and Paul McCartney, saxophonist Tom Scott is among the most prolific and celebrated instrumentalists and composers in modern music. For this special night, Scott revisits his wildly popular L.A. Express project that found fame in the early 1970s as both a jazz fusion superband and the backing ensemble for singer Joni Mitchell’s timeless albums of the era.
April 3 to 6
These four exclusive concerts bring together three of the greatest artists in jazz today, including pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Marcus Gilmore.
February 13 to 16
Debussy’s Images outlines a vivid realm of ancient dances, sun-splashed Spanish ballads, and intoxicating orchestral colors. The endlessly inventive Yuja Wang brings her dramatic flair and interpretive finesse to two piano concertos: Maurice Ravel’s dark and intense Piano Concerto for the Left Hand and Einojuhani Rautavaara’s post-modern Piano Concerto No. 1, which the composer described as a return to “the aesthetics of expressiveness.”
February 26
Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields return to Davies Symphony Hall for a program of favorites. This concert, the culmination of a music residency with ASMF and Bell at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, features Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, performed side-by-side with students from SFCM, and Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, featuring SFCM student Fiona Cunninghame-Murray alongside Bell.
March 2
Settle in as the world’s most electrifying artists and ensembles converge at Davies Symphony Hall. Two of today’s leading pianists join forces for a wide-ranging duo recital.
April 4 to 5
Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. James Cameron’s epic period piece, brimming with themes of love and ambition, is elevated by James Horner’s Academy Award-winning score.
March 5
JoJo is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her chart-topping hits and numerous awards. At just 29 years old, she’s already a seasoned professional in the music industry, having released her debut album at the age of 13.
March 28
Known for their fresh, enduring sound and dynamic approach to music, Franz Ferdinand embodies a forward-facing outlook that continues to resonate with alternative fans everywhere.
April 26
Drawing inspiration from jazz and Afrobeat music, alongside the charm of classic pop, British producer Barry Can't Swim crafts house music that pulses with energy with a touch of bittersweetness.
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