Where can I find live music in San Francisco?

Live Music runs at 17 bars across San Francisco, concentrated in Financial District, Hayes Valley, and Mission. Browse the full schedule above, or jump to a neighborhood to see what’s nearby.

What nights is live music on in SF?

Right now we track live music on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Times and venues are listed by day above.

Where can I hear free live music in San Francisco?

Plenty of SF bars host live music with no cover — jazz, blues, and local bands. The recurring nights are listed above; tap a bar for the night and start time.

Live Music · Week of

Live music at SF bars this week.

40 live music events across 17 SF bars. Verified weekly.

Live music at San Francisco bars covers jazz trios, blues jams, and full bands playing for the price of a drink. Here’s the recurring lineup, night by night.

By Neighborhood

9 neighborhoods

Financial District8 Hayes Valley7 Mission7 North Beach7 Chinatown4 Embarcadero1 Inner Richmond1 Outer Sunset1 Polk Gulch1

Tuesday

6 events

ONE TIME

Specs' — Mae Powell Jazz Quartet

North Beachnot yet verified

4:00PM

ONE TIME

Specs' — Jose Simioni Jazz Trio

North Beachnot yet verified

5:00PM

FIRST OF MONTH

Specs' — Smith Dobson's Jazz Special (open jam)

North BeachNext: Tue Nov 3Verified · OCT 1

8:00PM

ONE TIME

The Cigar Bar & Grill — Salsa Night with Live Band: Somos El Son

Financial Districtnot yet verified

9:30PM

WEEKLY

Blondie's — Live Music

MissionVerified · OCT 1

Time TBA

WEEKLY

Paris 75 — Live Jazz

North BeachVerified · OCT 1

Time TBA

Wednesday

6 events

WEEKLY

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — Live Jazz

Hayes ValleyVerified · OCT 1

7:00PM

WEEKLY

On Broadway at Mabuhay Gardens — Swing Dance Night w/ Live Music

not yet verified

7:00PM

WEEKLY

Lion's Den Lounge and Bar — Live Music

ChinatownVerified · OCT 1

8:00PM

WEEKLY

Blondie's — Live Music

MissionVerified · OCT 1

Time TBA

WEEKLY

Gestalt Haus — Jazz Night

Missionnot yet verified

Time TBA

WEEKLY

Paris 75 — Live Jazz

North BeachVerified · OCT 1

Time TBA

Thursday

6 events

WEEKLY

Paris 75 — Live Jazz & Burlesque

North BeachVerified · OCT 1

4:30PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — Live Jazz

Hayes ValleyVerified · OCT 1

7:00PM

WEEKLY

The Redwood Room — Redwood Room After Dark Live Jazz

not yet verified

7:00PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Mahjong's — Live Music: DJs

Financial DistrictVerified · SEP 10

8:00PM

WEEKLY

Lion's Den Lounge and Bar — Live Music

ChinatownVerified · OCT 1

8:00PM

WEEKLY

Blondie's — Live Music

MissionVerified · SEP 17

Time TBA

Friday

9 events

WEEKLY

Etcetera Wine Bar — Hipsteria Live - Swing Jazz

MissionVerified · AUG 21

6:00PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — Live Jazz

Hayes ValleyVerified · OCT 1

6:00PM

FIRST OF MONTH

Sweeties Art Bar — Live Jazz with the Vince Lateano Trio

North BeachNext: Fri Nov 6Verified · OCT 1

6:00PM

WEEKLY

The Redwood Room — Redwood Room After Dark Live Jazz

not yet verified

7:00PM

WEEKLY

Lion's Den Lounge and Bar — Live Music

ChinatownVerified · OCT 1

8:00PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — Live Jazz

Hayes ValleyVerified · OCT 1

9:00PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Mahjong's — Live Music: DJs

Financial DistrictVerified · SEP 10

9:00PM

ONE TIME

The Cigar Bar & Grill — Salsa Night with Live Band: Andy Y Su Orquesta Callao

Financial Districtnot yet verified

9:30PM

ONE TIME

The Cigar Bar & Grill — Salsa Night with Live Band: Orquesta La Original

Financial Districtnot yet verified

9:30PM

Saturday

7 events

WEEKLY

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — Live Jazz

Hayes ValleyVerified · OCT 1

6:00PM

WEEKLY

Lion's Den Lounge and Bar — Live Music

ChinatownVerified · OCT 1

8:00PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — Live Jazz

Hayes ValleyVerified · OCT 1

9:00PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Mahjong's — Live Music: DJs

Financial DistrictVerified · SEP 10

9:00PM

ONE TIME

The Riptide — Live Music with Radio Incognito

Outer Sunsetnot yet verified

9:30PM

ONE TIME

The Cigar Bar & Grill — Salsa Night with Live Band: Josh Jones Salsa Big Band

Financial Districtnot yet verified

9:30PM

ONE TIME

The Cigar Bar & Grill — Salsa Night with Live Band: Edgardo & Candela

Financial Districtnot yet verified

9:30PM

Sunday

6 events

WEEKLY

El Lopo — Live Music

Polk GulchVerified · OCT 1

2:00PM

WEEKLY

Pier 23 Cafe — Sunday Blues Jam

EmbarcaderoVerified · OCT 1

4:00PM

WEEKLY

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — Live Jazz

Hayes ValleyVerified · OCT 1

6:00PM

WEEKLY

Abbey Tavern — Live Music: Mossy Power

Inner RichmondVerified · OCT 1

8:00PM

WEEKLY

Blondie's — Live Music

MissionVerified · OCT 1

Time TBA

WEEKLY

Manny's — Weekly Jazz Jam

MissionVerified · OCT 1

Time TBA

Good to know

Where can I find live music in San Francisco?: Live Music runs at 17 bars across San Francisco, concentrated in Financial District, Hayes Valley, and Mission. Browse the full schedule above, or jump to a neighborhood to see what’s nearby.
What nights is live music on in SF?: Right now we track live music on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Times and venues are listed by day above.
Where can I hear free live music in San Francisco?: Plenty of SF bars host live music with no cover — jazz, blues, and local bands. The recurring nights are listed above; tap a bar for the night and start time.