The Fillmore is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

1. The Fillmore

9.3
1805 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Fillmore District · 125 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: SF: Be sure to grab a free apple and free concert poster at SF's most historic (and hospitable) live music venue. -IFC Staff

LAUREN P.LAUREN PRESSLER: Hands down... Best music venue in SF!

NnenniquaNnenniqua: One of my favorite music venues! Access to huge, delicious, red apples is a definite plus 😋🍎

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

2. Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

9.3
201 Van Ness Ave (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews

San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco Symphony: Order a yummy cocktail at the bar just before the concert starts, and the bartender will have it ready for you when intermission starts.

ElifElif: PIXAR IN CONCERT is perfect!!

Andrew S.Andrew Sandler: Amazing venue for live music.

The Independent is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

3. The Independent

9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 106 tips and reviews

George K.George Kurtyka: Going tonight to check out Rebirth Brass Band. Love the Independent as it's one of the last quality independently booked live music venues in SF. Read more.

Wesley H.Wesley Hodgson: Great music venue. I've seen a couple of shows there while in town, and also a wedding reception! Lots of good memories and great sound.

John L.John Litz: Great small live music venue. The Double Door of Chicago. Approx 400-500 capacity, unobstructed sight lines, great PA and sound. VIP section is designed nicely. Staff is friendly.

Comstock Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

4. Comstock Saloon

8.9
155 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 217 tips and reviews

Freya-Rose T.Freya-Rose Tanner: Awesome vibe with live band. The food was delicious and drinks to perfection.

Geoff R.Geoff Reinhardt: Live music in the evening, great cocktails, and an awesome burger.

Lisa A.Lisa Allison: Great place to take friends for unique cocktails and live music

Club Deluxe is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

5. Club Deluxe

8.4
1511 Haight St (btw Ashbury St and Clayton St), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Haight Ashbury · 72 tips and reviews

noelle m.noelle murata: Awesome live jazz!

Florence T.Florence Tshoa: The live jazz is pretty awesome! :) and they do special requests.

SabinaSabina: Come for the live jazz music Sunday nights and stay for the good vibes

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

6. Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

8.5
39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 41 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Trending this week is Mr Tipple's Recording Studio for craft cocktails, live jazz, and delicious food every night. Grab a BBQ Pulled-Mushroom sandwich while you enjoy the music. Read more.

Dave J.Dave Jensen: Very cool bar with live jazz music. Delicious artisan cocktails and an adequate selection of craft beer.

Frances R.Frances Rabbitt: Great atmosphere & live music! Wide range of cocktail options, also.

Rickshaw Stop is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

7. Rickshaw Stop

8.4
155 Fell St (btwn Franklin & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Civic Center · 76 tips and reviews

Jacob H.Jacob H: Awesome venue for any live band. Get tickets before they sell out, especially for Thursday's popscene. Drink specials are legit, and the bartenders are surprisingly nice & friendly.

Russell Allen E.Russell Allen Esmus: Fun music venue - drinks, dancing, & live music tucked between Van Ness and Franklin on Fell. My favorite time was when I saw Moving Units. Lookout for the purple tentacles painted across the front.

Matt C.Matt Cline: Great drink specials for a music venue: vodka red bull and a whiskey ginger with bitters. Both come in a pint glass, both are $10. Turn up.

Great American Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

8. Great American Music Hall

8.9
859 Ofarrell St (btwn Polk St & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Tenderloin · 83 tips and reviews

Kathleen C.Kathleen Clark: One of my favorite places to see a live band.

Ben R.Ben Russo: Best music venue in San Francisco. Hands down. Great sound, great drinks, beautiful decor, even great food. Read more.

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Place to Imbibe Local History While Taking in a Great Show. Every concert at Great American Music Hall feels like a special event. The place... Read more.

Local Edition is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

9. Local Edition

8.4
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews

Yaron S.Yaron S: Great vibe. Also have live jazz some nights which is cool

Carmen I.Carmen Ibarra: Live music on Mondays and Wednesdays! Fun atmosphere! Great cocktails! Try the "Local Edition"

Carol B.Carol Barg: Great live music and drinks! If you dont know what to get ask the bartender. So many awesome old newspapers to check out too!

The Masonic is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

10. The Masonic

8.8
1111 California St (btwn Jones & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Nob Hill · 55 tips and reviews

Eric C.Eric Castro: This is a poor concert venue, in part because of the physical design, and in (large) part because of the house staff. If possible, see your concert anywhere else.

Clarice L.Clarice Louie: The concerts. The renovation of the auditorium. The mosaic history of the building is fascinating. It is now associated with Live Nation.

Don N.Don Nimura: Park on the lower level 5 and you pop right out of the garage after your concert.

War Memorial Opera House is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

11. War Memorial Opera House

9.0
301 Van Ness Ave (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Opera House · 100 tips and reviews

Delyn S.Delyn Simons: No Nutcracker hot cocoa for the kids. Hayes Valley cafe après performance is your best bet. The prosecco carts for the adults was a nice touch.

CamiliaCamilia: Great SF Ballet & musical performance! !

Fluying ✅.Fluying ✅: Standing Room tickets($15-20) are sold in person only and go on sale when the Opera House Box Office opens at noon for performances TUE through FRI , and at 10 am for performances on Sat and Sun

Sigmund Stern Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

12. Sigmund Stern Grove

8.5
2750 19th Ave (at Sloat Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Park · Parkside · 25 tips and reviews

Eric K.Eric Kress: Great free summer concerts starting in July.

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Great place to see any free concert on a good weather day, but foggy most others. Bad place to be if you are allergic to mosquitoes or have a seat on the hill.

VyomaVyoma: Love the yearly Stern Grove Music Concerts on Summer Sundays! The acoustics are just amazing. Go early at ~10am to secure a good space for your crew. Bring lots of nice treats and wine :)

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

13. San Francisco Conservatory of Music

8.7
50 Oak St (btwn Van Ness Ave & Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Music School · Civic Center · 8 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Seaton: Check out the calendar at www.sfcm.com-- there is almost always an awesome, FREE concert going on! Read more.

Martita G.Martita G: Free classical music recitals, lectures, masterclasses and performances every day. I'm a student here and can vouch that there are some great musicians at this school!

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Free classical music almost every day. Incredible performances and wonderful halls.

The Chapel is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

14. The Chapel

8.5
777 Valencia St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 61 tips and reviews

Charlie F.Charlie Ferreira: This former church turned music venue is a great place for a future live music=success B.R.E.. However, fight the impulse to be right in front of the stage. Sound much better about 30 feet back.

SFistSFist: The beautifully revived church-like 1914 building is the official West Coast home of New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band, so naturally the music lineup leans towards the soulful and folky side. Read more.

AndrewAndrew: Great music venue. Small. Good small.

The Warfield Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Francisco.

15. The Warfield Theatre

8.5
982 Market St (at Golden Gate), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Tenderloin · 67 tips and reviews

Jenee L.Jenee Li: Experience an intimate concert with The Kooks or band of your choice at The Warfield. Read more.

Anthony A.Anthony A: This is a great venue for live music. There isn't a bad seat in the house. I saw Slash play there last night. Awesome.

Ahmad Q.Ahmad Qousi: Olivia is the best, her performance and personality are so charming