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Live music in San Francisco

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in San Francisco this week, from back rooms to arenas.

3 picks · updated 28 October

ManonWed 28 October, 7:30pm · War Memorial Opera House · From $30Substance Festival San Francisco 2026: Desire, MOTHERMARYThu 29 October, 6:30pm · Great American Music Hall · From $22Substance Festival San Francisco 2026: Cold Cave (solo), SRSQFri 30 October, 6:30pm · Great American Music Hall · From $22
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Live music in San Francisco, answered

What are the best live music picks in San Francisco?

Right now: Manon, Substance Festival San Francisco 2026: Desire, MOTHERMARY and Substance Festival San Francisco 2026: Cold Cave (solo), SRSQ. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On San Francisco and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in San Francisco, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.