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