San Francisco Metro: Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · Live Music · San Francisco · 45 events · data version 20261021-173303

  1. 7:00 PM · Impressions of John Coltrane · SFJAZZ Lab (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
    sfjazz.org · details
    ABOUT THIS SERIES In celebration of John Coltrane's centennial, Terrence Brewer and a host of musical guests explore myriad aspects of Coltrane’s legacy, from his many artistic collaborations and seminal recordings to his profound spiritual awakening and partnership with his wife, pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane.
  2. 7:30 PM · DAVID SÁNCHEZ’S CARIB PRESENTS TAMBÓ · SFJAZZ Auditorium (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
    sfjazz.org · details
    For his night in our series devoted to solo projects by SFJAZZ Collective members, tenor saxophonist and composer David Sánchez brings his Carib ensemble to the stage, presenting the West Coast premiere of his new work, Tambó .
  3. 8:00 PM · Dilated Peoples · The Fillmore (Fillmore) · $59.50 · live_music, hiphop_rap · rating 8
    ticketmaster.com · details
    West Coast hip-hop stalwarts Evidence, Rakaa Iriscience, and DJ Babu reunite on stage as Dilated Peoples to deliver classic boom-bap cuts and razor-sharp lyricism.
  4. 8:00 PM · Katie Pruitt, Olivia Barton · The Chapel (Mission) · $25/$30 · live_music, folk · rating 8
    wl.seetickets.us · details
    Supporting Talent: Olivia Barton - Americana
  5. 9:00 PM · TOP CHEFS POTLUCK: Halloween Party🎃 · Madrone Art Bar (Divisadero) · $5 · live_music, dj_party, community · rating 8
    madroneartbar.com · details
    9PM to Close, $5 cover after 9:30pm A night of Bay Area music, community, and deep cuts at Madrone. Join Top Chefs and Salōn! for a genre-bending showcase featuring live performances, DJ sets, covers, B-sides, original music, and classic favorites. This is a time to support, connect, and vibe out with the local community. Singers and musicians welcome! ✨ Live music 🎧 DJ sets by Salōn! 🍸 Tasty cocktails 🎶 Deep cuts, covers & originals 🤝 Community vibes
  6. time TBA · Sons of Emperor Norton & Jamie Duncan · Rite Spot Cafe (Mission) · FREE unless otherwise noted; $8.00 per person minimum · live_music, jazz · rating 8
    ritespotcafe.net · details
    Early: Sons of Emperor Norton Late: Jamie Duncan Trio
  7. 10:00 AM · Elim Chan Conducts Adams and Mendelssohn · Davies Symphony Hall (Civic Center) · LEARN MORE · live_music, classical · rating 7
    sfsymphony.org · details
    Overview Elim Chan conducts the Symphony in a stunning quartet of works that delve into the great unknown. In Nänie , Brahms memorializes a beloved friend with a poignant choral funeral song, transforming sorrowful resignation into humble gratitude. Renaud Capuçon regales us with the lustrous melodies, vibrant textures, and glittering pyrotechnics of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.
  8. 7:00 PM · De'Sean Jones & Urban Art Orchestra · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
    blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details
    Detroit-born jazz where hip-hop, gospel, electronic sound, and deep groove meet. Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader De’Sean Jones brings the sound of Detroit to Black Cat with music that moves between jazz, hip-hop, gospel, and electronic influence with serious rhythmic drive and cinematic scale.
  9. 7:00 PM · JEAN-GUIHEN QUEYRAS AND ALEXANDRE THARAUD · Herbst Theatre (Civic Center) · TICKET INFO · live_music, classical · rating 7
    sfwarmemorial.org · details
    World-renowned French cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras and celebrated pianist Alexandre Tharaud unite for an elegant recital of classical works, presented by San Francisco Performances.
  10. 7:00 PM · Mads Tolling & Sam Reider · Keys Jazz Bistro (North Beach) · Tickets: $40 per show · live_music, jazz · rating 7
    keysjazzbistro.com · details
    Two acclaimed Bay Area acoustic musicians join forces for an eclectic and highly original evening exploring jazz and folk traditions from around the world. Two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Mads Tolling and Latin Grammy-nominated accordionist and composer Sam Reider bring together their distinctive musical voices in a genre-busting collaboration that moves effortlessly across cultures and styles.
  11. 7:00 PM · Motoko Honda Quartet · Mr. Tipples (Civic Center) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
    mrtipplessf.com · details
    Motoko Honda  | Piano/Composition Cory Wright  | Multi-woodwind Matt Small | Bass Jordan Glenn | Drums The music of pianist and composer Motoko Honda is to mainstream jazz what Brahms’s music was to the neatly packaged forms of the Classical period.” — Phillip Greenlief, Art Forum, Live at California Jazz Conservatory “The audience of young lovers and experienced culture seekers hardly moved a muscle for an hour and a half. Apparently we can still concentrate when the occasion demands it.”
  12. 7:00 PM · SAM PEOPLES · Sheba Jazz Lounge (Fillmore) · No Cover Charge · live_music, jazz · rating 7
    shebapianolounge.com · details
    Pianist Sam Peoples showcases his musical talents with a live jazz performance at Sheba Jazz Lounge. Settle in for sophisticated keyboard melodies and engaging arrangements.
  13. 7:30 PM · Collaborative Piano Department Recital · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · live_music, classical · 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.
  14. 7:30 PM · Elim Chan Conducts Adams and Mendelssohn · Davies Symphony Hall (Civic Center) · LEARN MORE · live_music, classical · rating 7
    sfsymphony.org · details
    Overview Elim Chan conducts the Symphony in a stunning quartet of works that delve into the great unknown. In Nänie , Brahms memorializes a beloved friend with a poignant choral funeral song, transforming sorrowful resignation into humble gratitude. Renaud Capuçon regales us with the lustrous melodies, vibrant textures, and glittering pyrotechnics of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.
  15. 7:30 PM · TAC: Fundamentals of Applied Composition Recital · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · live_music, classical · 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. Program Pieces will be announced from the stage. Milan MerrittDimitrii MorovWenxi Qin
  16. 8:00 PM · CHRIS GAMPER BAND · Dawn Club (Financial District) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
    dawnclub.com · details
    Christopher Gamper is a versatile, dynamic drummer whose playing moves easily across genres and stylistic boundaries. Onstage he brings passion and precision in equal measure, adapting to the musicians around him and shaping the mood of each song as it unfolds. He's a true collaborator, the kind of player who makes everyone else sound better, and audiences feel it.
  17. 8:00 PM · FRANCIS OF DELIRIUM · Cafe Du Nord (Castro) · live_music, rock · rating 7
    cafedunord.com · details
    with swell foop
  18. 8:00 PM · HAYDEN EVERETT, JACKSON LUNDY · Brick and Mortar (Mission) · $28.08 · live_music · rating 7
    brickandmortarmusic.com · details
    Event Details Brick & Mortar Music Hall Presents Hayden Everett October 29, 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 Hayden Everett Hayden Everett is a Seattle-based artist blending folk storytelling with jazz-trained musicianship and expansive, atmospheric production. Hayden writes much of his music on solo backpacking trips, guided by a belief that presence gives art its weight.
  19. 8:00 PM · PATRICK WOLF · The Independent (Divisadero) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, folk · rating 7
    theindependentsf.com · details
    Back to Event List Patrick Wolf Abhora Thu, Oct 29 Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm All Ages Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. VIP Ticket Includes: - Exclusive Art Print - Sound Check Access - Meet & Greet Buy Tickets Share + Google Calendar Related Events Chasing Abbey Sep 30 Sold Out!
  20. 8:30 PM · Astro Zombies · Bottom of the Hill (Potrero Hill) · $20/$25 · live_music, rock · rating 7
    bottomofthehill.com · details
    A Pre-Halloween Bash and costume contest - punk, grunge, ska punk, belly dance
  21. 9:00 PM · The Tubs, Touch Girl, Dusty Slims · Rickshaw Stop (Hayes Valley) · $20/$25 · live_music, rock · rating 7
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    Supporting Talent: Touch Girl Apple Blossom, Dusty Slims
  22. 9:15 PM · De'Sean Jones & Urban Art Orchestra · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
    blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details
    Detroit-born jazz where hip-hop, gospel, electronic sound, and deep groove meet. Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader De’Sean Jones brings the sound of Detroit to Black Cat with music that moves between jazz, hip-hop, gospel, and electronic influence with serious rhythmic drive and cinematic scale.
  23. 12:00 PM · Live on the Lawn · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · Free · live_music · rating 6
    tjpa.org · details
    Live Music at Central Lawn
  24. 6:00 PM · After Dark: Creepatorium · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community, dj_party, latin_world, live_music · rating 6
    exploratorium.edu · details
    Get ready for some hair-raising fun at our annual Halloween party! Embrace your dark side with Gothicumbia and dress to impress at the science-themed costume contest.
  25. 6:00 PM · Latin Jazz with Viajo de la Musica · Scopo Divino (Pacific Heights) · live_music, jazz, latin_world · rating 6
    scopodivino.com · details
    ​Viajó de la Música celebrates Latin Jazz with Saxophonist Renner leads this jazz quartet, featuring educated, creative, and expressive musicians primarily from the East Bay. Viva Bossa Nova!
  26. 6:30 PM · Desire, Mothermary, Madeline Goldstein · Great American (Tenderloin) · $22/$25 · live_music, rock · rating 6
    wl.eventim.us · details
    all ages
  27. 6:30 PM · Tea Pot Logic · Boom Boom Room (Fillmore) · Buy Tickets · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
    boomboomroom.com · details
    Teapot Logic is a Bay Area groove quartet who deliver a deep blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. With tight interplay and fearless improvisation, they move seamlessly between inventive originals and fresh takes on funk legends like James Brown, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, and The Meters. Not only do they deliver deep instrumental grooves, they also mix in vocal-driven tunes from J.J. Cale, Jimmy Cliff, and the Jerry Garcia Band—bringing a soulful, familiar sound that keeps you dancing.
  28. 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.
  29. 7:00 PM · Season of the Witch · 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. Season of the Witch: Halloween Horror Art Print Show (Upstairs!) Kilowatt Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 PM Art San Francisco Free The price you'll pay. No surprises later. Get tickets Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code?
  30. 7:30 PM · Deadbeat at Dawn with Live Music · 4 Star Theater (Outer Richmond) · live_music, film · rating 6
    4-star-movies.com · details
    TRASH & TREASURES presents: DEADBEAT AT DAWN (with Live Opening Set from Meat Hook & the Vital Organs) He quit the gangs. They killed his girl. He became… Goose leaves the gang life behind after pleas from his girlfriend. But it isn’t long before he’s pulled back into the wo
  31. 8:00 PM · A Twink And A Redhead · August Hall (Union Square) · $44.95 · live_music · rating 6
    stevelist.com · details
    5+
  32. 8:00 PM · BLEOOD · Regency Ballroom (Polk Gulch) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 6
    theregencyballroom.com · details
    Goldenvoice Presents bleood KILL YOUR IDOLS TOUR Thursday, October 29 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.
  33. 8:00 PM · Dadi Freyr, Briet · Castro Theater (Castro) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, electronic · rating 6
    thecastro.com · details
    Icelandic singer, songwriter and producer Daði Freyr is one of modern pop’s most electrifying live acts. Known for his infectious synth-pop, self-built instruments, and hand-crafted visuals, his shows are intimate, unpredictable, and genuinely communal experiences. He rose to global fame with his viral hit “Think About Things” and returns with his new album Too Much, Not Enough, out May 8th. Don’t miss him this autumn on his US & Canada tour.
  34. 8:00 PM · Emmett Van Leer Trio · Stookey's Blue Room (Nob Hill) · No Cover · live_music, jazz · rating 6
    stookeysblueroom.com · details
    Piano-based, Modern Jazz with Jaycie Grady, drums Theo Stathopulos, bass 8-10:30pm No Cover, First Come, First Serve
  35. 8:00 PM · I Hate Gay Halloween Cover Show · El Rio (Mission) · $15 · live_music, rock, dj_party · rating 6
    tockify.com · details
    I HATE GAY HALLOWEEN! The night before the night before All Hallows' Eve, we paint the town red, the night black, and our eyes with glitter. Join us for a night of singing your lungs out and dancing your wig off at the Bay Area's queerest Halloween Party. Come in your most esoteric costume and win a prize! Featuring: gloomy june as My Chemical Romance gloomy june is the soundtrack of a fog-soaked San Francisco Summer.
  36. 8:00 PM · WestSide Jazz Club · Local Edition (Financial District) · live_music, jazz · rating 6
    localeditionsf.com · details
    Live Performance 8:00pm - 12amFronted by Tenor Saxman Scott Silverberg, WestSide Jazz is what it says it is, a club. A bunch of like minded cats, all digging deep, all the time.WestSide Jazz Club, from the Westside of SF is full of local boys, living here in town, keeping the jazz pot stirred. Always driving, always vibrant. You hear funk when you’d of thought swing. And never mind all the other infectious grooves. Latin, Second Line, Boogie and what not. Cool party band. Killer Chops.
  37. 8:30 PM · The Chicks · Masonic Hall (Nob Hill) · live_music, folk · rating 6
    ticketmaster.com · details
    Country music icons The Chicks perform live in a celebration highlighted by their landmark Grammy-winning album Taking the Long Way. The evening showcases their fearless songwriting, rich harmonies, and quintessential country-rock anthems.
  38. time TBA · 3rd Thursday Band & Wendy Witt · The Saloon (North Beach) · live_music · rating 6
    thesaloonsf.com · details
    The 3rd Thursday Band brings a lively mix of rhythm and blues to The Saloon stage. Expect a groove-heavy performance packed with classic blues standards and local flair.
  39. time TBA · Eric Shifrin · The Vault Steakhouse (Financial District) · live_music, jazz · rating 6
    vaultsteakhouse.com · details
    For the past 30 years, piano stylist Eric Shifrin has been charming the swells, swindlers and stand-up guys in bars and bistros from the Barbary Coast to Nob Hill. From the saloons to the salons, from smooth and creamy to chunky and funky, he's played it all.
  40. 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
  41. 7:00 PM · Ryan Allay · Biscuits & Blues (Union Square) · live_music · rating 5
    biscuitsandblues.com · details
    Ryan Allay wrote, produced, mixed and mastered all seventeen tracks on Ellipsis himself. Born in Ghana, he sings in four languages, and this is his first night at Biscuits and Blues. One show only.
  42. 8:00 PM · Katy Stephan · Comstock Saloon (North Beach) · live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed
    comstocksaloon.com · details
    Live Music
  43. 8:00 PM · Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour · The Fillmore (Fillmore) · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed
    sflive.art · details
    Public Image Ltd presents their "This Is Not The Last Tour" at The Fillmore, offering an opportunity to experience the influential post-punk band's powerful live performance. Attendees can anticipate an energetic atmosphere with an open dance floor and standing room only, creating an immersive conce...
  44. time TBA · Live Music Night · Blondie's Bar (Mission) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed
    blondiesbarsf.com · details
    Live music featuring Jump Jazz, Honky Tonk, Blues, or Swing. No cover charge.
  45. 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.