San Francisco Metro: Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Live Music · San Francisco · 51 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · MADRONE IS 22! 🎂 · Madrone Art Bar (Divisadero) · live_music, latin_world · rating 8
madroneartbar.com · details 22 YEARS ON DIVISADERO! 🎉🎉
Come celebrate as we roll back prices to 2004 for ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
7 PM to 12 AM
Featuring The Tradstar Quartet. The sounds of New Orleans with a Bay Area Flair!
RSVP via Partiful
8:00 PM · Diiv, Pink Breath Of Heaven, dj Mutant Otter · Great American (Tenderloin) · $47/$50 · live_music, rock, dj_party · rating 8
wl.seetickets.us · details GAMH & Psyched! Fest 2026 presents…. | Pink Breath of Heaven | with Pink Breath of Heaven
8:00 PM · The Devil Makes Three · The Chapel (Mission) · $40.00-$46.00 · live_music, folk · rating 8
wl.seetickets.us · details Second evening with Americana/roots favorites The Devil Makes Three at The Chapel in support of their album Spirits.
time TBA · 12 String Duet / Karina Denike · Rite Spot Cafe (Mission) · FREE unless otherwise noted; $8.00 per person minimum · live_music, folk · rating 8
ritespotcafe.net · details Early: 12 String Duet
Late: Karina Denike & Michael Mcintosh
time TBA · Parlor Tricks: HiLo Club · Hi-Lo Club (Polk Gulch) · live_music · rating 8
parlortricksmusic.com · details Wednesday, October 21, HiLo Club 7-10
4:00 PM · ADEYA, Purple Albatross, Squeak · Golden Gate Bandshell (Golden Gate Park) · Free · live_music · rating 7 · unconfirmed illuminate.org · details Midweek live music performance at the Golden Gate Bandshell featuring ADEYA, Purple Albatross, and Squeak.
6:00 PM · OAH Jazz Jam · Ocean Ale House (Ingleside) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
oceanalehouse.com · details Weekly Jazz Jam
7:00 PM · IAN RATZER · Sheba Jazz Lounge (Fillmore) · No Cover Charge · live_music, jazz · rating 7
shebapianolounge.com · details Pianist Ian Ratzer performs live at Sheba Jazz Lounge, presenting an eclectic repertoire of jazz standards and classic melodies. His expressive piano styling creates the perfect soundtrack for an evening out.
7:00 PM · Liberty Ellman Trio · Mr. Tipples (Civic Center) · $15 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
mrtipplessf.com · details Jeff Denson | Bass
Jaimeo Brown | Drums
Liberty Ellman | Guitar
7:00 PM · Nahko and Medicine for the People · The Great Northern (SOMA) · Buy Ticket · live_music, folk · rating 7
eventbrite.com · details As the voice behind Nahko and Medicine for the People, Nahko has built a global following through music grounded in resilience, accountability, and collective restoration. Drawing from Native, Filipino, and Puerto Rican heritage, his work channels lived experience into songs that continue to inspire growth, truth, and transformation.
7:00 PM · The Guitar Hang · Keys Jazz Bistro (North Beach) · Tickets: $30 per show · live_music, jazz · rating 7
keysjazzbistro.com · details Especially for jazz guitar enthusiasts: West Coast standard-bearers Jack Tone Riordan and Jeffrey Burr are your hosts for an evening of jazz guitar delights. Fans of Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Grant Green, Charlie Christian etc will not want to miss this special homage and celebration of six-string swingdom.
7:00 PM · The Soul Sessions · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50 · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE Presents The Soul Sessions
The Soul Sessions bring some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians to Black Cat for a weekly night built around deep groove, soulful improvisation, and the energy that happens when world-class players meet in an intimate room.
7:30 PM · MANON · War Memorial Opera House (Civic Center) · TICKET INFO · live_music, classical, theater · rating 7
sfwarmemorial.org · details Experience Jules Massenet's tragic French opera presented by the San Francisco Opera, following the passionate yet devastating romance between the luxury-seeking Manon and the devoted Chevalier des Grieux.
7:30 PM · String Showcase · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · classical, live_music · rating 7
sfcm.edu · details Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study. ProgramFinal program details will be announced upon availability.
8:00 PM · City Of The Sun · The Independent (Divisadero) · $31.55 · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
theindependentsf.com · details Back to Event List City of the Sun Wed, Oct 21 Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm All Ages Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. Buy Tickets Share + Google Calendar Related Events FOUR SQUARE VOL. 2 – A HIP-HOP VIDEO GAME LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE Aug 14 Buy Tickets Krooked Kings Aug 15 Buy Tickets Artists City of the Sun City of the Sun’s new album, Under the Moon , marks a return and feels like stepping out of the shadows and into new sunlight.
8:00 PM · GNASH · Cafe Du Nord (Castro) · live_music · rating 7
cafedunord.com · details with Salem Ilise, Brake
8:00 PM · Kepi Ghoulie Electric · Bottom of the Hill (Potrero Hill) · $20 · live_music, rock · rating 7
bottomofthehill.com · details Pop Punk, garage punk new wave, garage rock
8:00 PM · MIDNIGHT BLUE ORGAN TRIO · Dawn Club (Financial District) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 7
dawnclub.com · details The Midnight Blue Organ Trio is a hard swinging group inspired by Jazz organ greats Jimmy Smith, Larry Young and Dr. Lonnie Smith. The trio's repertoire includes compositions by contemporary artists Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein and John Scofield. All members of the group are veterans of the Bay Area Jazz scene and take joy in keeping the sound of the classic Jazz Organ Trio alive and well.
8:00 PM · TODD RUNDGREN · Castro Theater (Castro) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecastro.com · details all ages; no ins/outs
8:00 PM · YANA — THE FEELINGS ARE FOREVER TOUR · Brick and Mortar (Mission) · $32.20 · live_music · rating 7
brickandmortarmusic.com · details Event Details Popscene and Brick & Mortar Music Hall Presents Yana — The Feelings Are Forever Tour October 21, 2026 8:00 pm PDT (Doors: 7:00 pm ) Brick and Mortar Music Hall , 1710 Mission Street , San Francisco, CA ( map ) $27.58 Buy Tickets + Google Calendar Yana JUST ANNOUNCED La Reezy —Skiddle Bandana Tour January 16, 2027 Coral 9 October 30, 2026 PRATT & MOODY February 06, 2027 Ovrkast.
time TBA · San Francisco Jazz Sextet · Beach Chalet (Outer Richmond) · $0 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
jazznearyou.com · details San Francisco Jazz Sextet
4:00 PM · Jose Simioni & Chris Ford · The Saloon (North Beach) · Free · live_music · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
5:00 PM · Austin Wazz of Analog Dog · The Grove (SOMA) · Free · live_music, rock, folk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood...
6:00 PM · Lara Louise · North Beach Restaurant (North Beach) · Free · live_music, jazz, latin_world, folk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz, bossa nova, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French, shaping classic American Songbook and French repertoire with influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Astrud Gilberto and Madeleine Peyroux.
6:00 PM · Le Jazz Hot · Scopo Divino (Pacific Heights) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
scopodivino.com · details The trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco featuring Paul "Pazzo" Mehling on guitar. Celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt for over 30 years.
7:00 PM · Big Ass Truck with Chamber · Neck of the Woods (Inner Richmond) · $17/$20 · live_music, rock · rating 6
neckofthewoodssf.com · details Neck of the Woods SF Open Mic Night Every Wednesday Night Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118 Doors at 7pm Read More
7:00 PM · Chipped Nail Polish, Andrew St. James · Kilowatt (Mission) · $13.39 · live_music, rock · rating 6
link.dice.fm · details DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. Chipped Nail Polish, Andrew St. James and Woodpecker Dynamite Kilowatt Wed, Oct 21, 7:00 PM Gigs San Francisco $13.39 The price you'll pay. No surprises later. Buy now Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code?
7:00 PM · Jazz Duo · Bix (North Beach) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
bixrestaurant.com · details Live jazz duo performance at the bar. No cover charge.
7:00 PM · LIVE MUSIC: THE AMERICANO SOCIAL CLUB · Blush! Wine Bar (Castro) · live_music, latin_world · rating 6
blushwinebar.com · details The Americano Social Club plays music for “la dolce vita”: a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world. You might hear Pop, Jazz or Folk, Classical, Rock, or Opera, the music of Brazil or of Europe’s cafés, (not to mention some of our own dramatic original pieces); and all of it re-imagined so you will hear the melodies you love (or didn’t know you loved) like new again
7:00 PM · Sami Stevens · The DeLuxe (Haight) · $10 · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk, folk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Sami Stevens at The Deluxe features NYC‑based singer‑songwriter Sami Stevens bringing an intimate blend of jazz, soul, and folk‑infused original music to the Haight’s cozy listening room. Known for subtle intensity, painterly songwriting, and emotionally rich performances, she accompanies herself on keys and channels influences from classic 1970s vocalists while drawing on a deep background...
7:00 PM · Wacky Wednesday · Jack Kerouac Alley (North Beach) · Free · live_music, rock · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic...
8:00 PM · Fault Line Trio · Harlan Records (Union Square) · Free · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Harlan Records welcomes Fault Line Trio — one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects, serving up a blend of swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves in an intimate listening‑room setting. Featuring Jay Sanders on piano and keys, Lukas Vesely on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums, this modern jazz piano trio...
8:00 PM · Jazz Jam with Carlo Rabano · Stookey's Blue Room (Nob Hill) · No Cover · live_music, jazz · rating 6
stookeysblueroom.com · details No Cover/No Reservation
8-11pm
A $5 - $10 Donation is requested (for the house band)
8:00 PM · Kylie Cantrall · The Warfield (Mid-Market) · Buy Tickets · live_music · rating 6
thewarfieldtheatre.com · details The Valley Girl Problems Tour
8:00 PM · Magic School Busk · Persona (Union Square) · Free · live_music, rnb_soul_funk, latin_world · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Event Series: Magic School Busk « All Events Magic School Busk October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Free « The Soul Sessions Chris Siebert » Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to ignore.
8:00 PM · Open Jazz Jam · The Lucky Horseshoe (Bernal Heights) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
theluckyhorseshoebar.com · details Open Jazz Jam Wed, Oct 21 | The Lucky Horseshoe Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location Oct 21, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA Other dates Wed, Nov 18, 8:00 PM Wed, Dec 16, 8:00 PM Wed, Jan 20, 8:00 PM View all 48 dates Share this event
8:00 PM · Peninsula Project · Comstock Saloon (North Beach) · Free · live_music · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Live Music
8:00 PM · Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den · Lion's Den (Chinatown) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden , Funky Sound Experience , Jay Neal , The Groove Foundation , Baycoin Beats , and Git With It . Whether it’s deep-pocket funk or smooth contemporary soul, the music is designed to bridge the gap between a sophisticated lounge set and a packed dance floor.
8:00 PM · TEN · Regency Ballroom (Polk Gulch) · BUY TICKETS · live_music · rating 6
theregencyballroom.com · details Goldenvoice Presents TEN US Showcase Tour Wednesday, October 21 Doors 7:00PM , Show 8:00PM All Ages The Regency Ballroom Buy Tickets Star Seating Event Info If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to the venue for accommodations. Please note, orders in violation of the published ticket limit are subject to cancellation without notice. Ticket prices may fluctuate, at any time, based on demand.
8:00 PM · The Editorials · Local Edition (Financial District) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
localeditionsf.com · details Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
8:30 PM · Chris Siebert · The Royal Cuckoo (Mission) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at The Royal Cuckoo Lounge featuring Chris Siebert, a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, Blues, and R&B
9:00 PM · My Blue Soul · Tupelo (North Beach) · Free · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details These guys are a killer band with a great horn section, energy driven vocals and an upbeat bluesy playlist. Come check them out. 21+, NO COVER!
9:30 PM · The Door Slammers · The Saloon (North Beach) · Free · live_music, rock · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details The Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to The Saloon, carrying on the legacy of their founder, the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San Francisco blues scene for over three decades. Known for their gritty, guitar-driven sound and passionate live shows, the band continues the tradition that helped shape and mentor...
time TBA · Billy Philadelphia · The Vault Steakhouse (Financial District) · live_music, jazz, rock · rating 6
vaultsteakhouse.com · details Billy Philadelphia doesn’t like labels. Or categories. He loves jazz. But he also loves cabaret and musical theatre. And the blues. And rock ‘n’roll. And…. You might call his repertoire “eclectic.
time TBA · Little Shop of Horrors · New Conservatory (NCTC) (Civic Center) · theater, live_music · rating 6
nctcsf.org · details Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Ben Villegas Randle
Musical Direction by Jad Bernardo
Choreography by Leslie Waggoner
6:30 PM · The Bobby Young Project · Biscuits & Blues (Union Square) · $15 · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 5
biscuitsandblues.com · details The Bobby Young Project delivers award-winning Bay Area blues, soul, and rock, led by guitar veteran Bobby Young and his powerhouse band.
time TBA · Live Music Night · Blondie's Bar (Mission) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 5
blondiesbarsf.com · details Live music featuring Jump Jazz, Honky Tonk, Blues, or Swing. Live music is presented every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night.
8:00 PM · OAH Jazz Jam · Ocean Ale House (Ingleside) · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed oceanalehouse.com · details Weekly Jazz Jam
time TBA · Organ Concerts · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · live_music, classical · rating 0 · no longer listed famsf.org · details About the organists Eric Choate is a San Francisco–based conductor, composer, and organist. He is professor of choral and organ music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and director of music at the Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin. He holds the Fellowship Certificate (FAGO) from the American Guild of Organists, as well as degrees in composition from St. Olaf College and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
time TBA · Singer/Songwriter Wednesday · Golden Gate Bandshell (Golden Gate Park) · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed sfrecpark.org · details Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday...