Music city

San Francisco live music and nightlife

San Francisco live music and nightlife: start with Alcatraz Island, Amoeba Music, and Coit Tower. Use the 157 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.

157 places

Places to start with

Alcatraz Island

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Alcatraz Island

A legendary island fortress in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz evolved from a military garrison and maximum-security federal penitent…

Amoeba Music

Source-backed place · Shopping

Amoeba Music

A world-renowned independent record store located in a converted bowling alley, offering a massive selection of music and media a…

Coit Tower

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Coit Tower

A slender white concrete column atop Telegraph Hill, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and bay.

Ferry Building Marketplace

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Ferry Building Marketplace

An iconic 1898 landmark and gateway to San Francisco, this historic terminal blends a bustling food hall with active ferry servic…

Golden Gate Bridge

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Golden Gate Bridge

An iconic suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait, connecting San Francisco to Marin County and serving as a world-reno…

Great American Music Hall

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Great American Music Hall

A historic San Francisco concert hall on O'Farrell Street, renowned for its ornate architectural details and a diverse history of…

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Lombard Street

Known as the Crookedest Street in the World, this iconic San Francisco landmark features eight sharp hairpin turns and lush green…

Palace of Fine Arts

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Palace of Fine Arts

A monumental Romanesque landmark in the Marina District, this stunning structure is the sole surviving building on its original s…

Pier 39 Sea Lions

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Pier 39 Sea Lions

Experience the chaotic charm of San Francisco's most famous 'Sea-Lebrities.' These playful California sea lions lounge on the flo…

SFJAZZ Center

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

SFJAZZ Center

Located at 201 Franklin Street, the SFJAZZ Center is a premier global destination for jazz, hosting hundreds of performances by l…

The Buena Vista

Source-backed place · Food and drink

The Buena Vista

A historic San Francisco landmark credited with introducing Irish coffee to America, located at the end of the Powell-Hyde cable…

The Fillmore

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

The Fillmore

A legendary San Francisco concert hall and cultural landmark, The Fillmore served as the epicenter of the 1960s psychedelic music…

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Bimbo's 365 Club

Source-backed place · Event Venue

Bimbo's 365 Club

A legendary San Francisco entertainment landmark housed in a Timothy Pflueger Art Deco building, specializing in live rock and ja…

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Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Boom Boom Room

A hip, low-light funky club in the old Fillmore district, serving cocktails and hosting live blues, boogie, soul, groove, and fun…

Bottom of the Hill

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Bottom of the Hill

A legendary indie rock hub in Potrero Hill, known for hosting original live music seven nights a week and praised by Rolling Ston…

Cavaňa

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Cavaňa

A stylish rooftop lounge atop the LUMA Hotel in Mission Bay, celebrating Latin American culture through innovative cocktails, sma…

Cobb's Comedy Club

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Cobb's Comedy Club

A cornerstone of San Francisco's North Beach scene since 1982, this intimate venue blends old-school charm with high-energy stand…

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DNA Lounge

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

DNA Lounge

An iconic SoMa independent music venue and all-ages nightclub, DNA Lounge blends a pizza restaurant and cafe with high-energy dan…

Elixir

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Elixir

A historic whiskey bar and saloon, Elixir is the second-oldest continually operating saloon location in San Francisco, boasting a…

Left Door

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Left Door

A sophisticated second-floor cocktail lounge in Cow Hollow, featuring an apartment-inspired design and top-shelf drinks tucked aw…

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Li Po Cocktail Lounge

A legendary Chinatown dive bar and San Francisco legacy business, Li Po Cocktail Lounge is a historic haunt famous for its Chines…

Madrone Art Bar

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Madrone Art Bar

Located in the NOPA district, Madrone Art Bar is an eclectic hybrid of a nightclub, cocktail bar, and art gallery featuring site-…

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Moongate Lounge

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Moongate Lounge

A lunar-inspired listening lounge perched atop Mister Jiu's in Chinatown, offering a sophisticated blend of modern design and atm…

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Pacific Cocktail Haven

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Pacific Cocktail Haven

An acclaimed cocktail destination near Union Square, founded by Kevin Diedrich, specializing in tropical-leaning drinks inspired…

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