经验the SF Live Concert Series: Free Live 音乐 Concerts in San Francisco
Free concerts across San Francisco's iconic venues and public spaces start this May and will last all summer long.
San Francisco's reputation as a great city for 现场音乐 is about to get a major boost. SF Live is a new series of free music concerts designed to showcase San Francisco's local talent, as well as its great 音乐场所 and public spaces.
Each concert in the line-up has been carefully chosen by the people who know San Francisco's music scene best: the organizers and managers of some of San Francisco's most historic 音乐场所. Concert-goers can anticipate a diverse and dynamic selection of music, from rising indie bands and well-known jazz ensembles to high-energy pop 和更多的.
SF Live Concerts
Electric Fields
2024年5月4日Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of electronic beats at Electric Fields! From 2 to 6 p.m., you can dance the day away while the incredible DJ M3, 盖伦, and Doc Martin spin everything from house to disco and beyond.
Formerly Santana
2024年5月16日富尔顿广场
Hear Bill Ortiz and Tony Lindsay, the acclaimed and long-time collaborators of the legendary Carlos Santana, perform in front of City Hall.
Howard Wiley and Friends
2024年6月1日Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Howard Wiley has performed at some of the country's biggest jazz festivals and with some of the most iconic Black artists, including Lauryn Hill and Sheila E. He'll be joined by MC Radioactive and Rojai and the Pocket.
伯爵托马斯
June 13, 2024联合广场
伯爵托马斯 has sung with all the great: B.B. King, Gladys Knight, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, and Tina Turner, to name but a few! With no sign of slowing down, Earl will perform in one of downtown San Francisco's most popular open spaces.
Dean Samaras
June 15, 2024联合广场
DJing for over 20+ years, Dean Samaras utilizes his lengthy experience to craft technical, creative DJ sets known for their musical range. At the top of the San Francisco scene for more than a decade, Dean has held long-standing residences – at award-winning Ruby Skye (2003-2011), the legendary after-hours club The Endup (2004-Present) and the world-renowned Halcyon (2017-Present).
女巫
June 16, 2024Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
女巫 (an acronym for "We Intend To Cause Havoc") has a fascinating story. Founded by lead vocalist Emanuel "Jagari" Chanda, 女巫 rose to prominence during an era of strife in his homeland of Zambia. The most popular "Zamrock" band of its time, 女巫 has evolved from rock to disco and beyond. At this performance, they'll be joined by James Wavey and Bolero!.
Pacific Mambo Orchestra
June 20, 2024富尔顿广场
Pacific Mambo Orchestra’s (PMO) effortlessly blends genre-bending originals and covers to create its award-winning, 独特的, Latin big band sound. Having performed worldwide, they'll be rocking out in San Francisco this summer.
Alpha Rhythm Kings
August 15, 2025富尔顿广场
The Alpha Rhythm Kings embrace their king-sized California sound and high energy performance style. This mix has taken them all over the globe, from festivals and nightclubs to casinos and theme parks. Get ready to dance to their swinging, jazzy set!
Participating 音乐 Venues
The music mavens behind some of San Francisco's top performance venues are helping to curate the SF Live series. Besides attending these free shows in public spaces, be sure to visit these great establishments for their own regularly scheduled concert programming.
The Great Northern
Host to everything from 现场音乐 to art battles to Pride parties, The Great Northern is a hidden gem in San Francisco's Design District. High ceilings and plenty of space make any event here feel truly "great'.
Who's Playing at The Great Northern君主
Hip, chic, and just a little bit gaudy, 君主 is emblematic of San Francisco's nightlife. This SoMa venue regularly hosts top DJs and fun theme parties.
Who's Playing at 君主Mr. 酒的
For a laid-back evening of 现场音乐, head to Mr. 酒的. Tight jazz combos and stiff cocktails make for the perfect pair in this intimate venue in San Francisco's Civic Center neighborhood.
Who's Playing at Mr. 酒的Bottom of the Hill
The heart of San Francisco's indie rock scene, Bottom of the Hill has consistently ranked high among music lovers' favorite Bay Area venues. Bottom of the Hill has seen generations of greats grace its stage before they hit it big, including Green Day, Alanis Morisette, Queens of the Stone Age, Arcade Fire, 眨眼182, 和更多的. If you're looking to discover what's next, chances are you'll find it at Bottom of the Hill.
Who's Playing at Bottom of the HillEl里约热内卢
On the outer edge of The Mission, El里约热内卢 regularly hosts some of the most fabulously queer dance parties and performances in the city. With its ample outdoor space, it's the perfect spot to move to the beat this summer.
Who's Playing at El里约热内卢千瓦
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, 千瓦 is a Mission mainstay that has the feel of a casual local haunt with the added benefit of a stage and terrific roster of performers. Plus, the team doesn't mind if you bring in food from any of the incredible restaurants on the block!
Who's Playing at 千瓦教堂
教堂 is 独特的 for what it was before it started hosting great 现场音乐. In its past life (pun intended), it was a mortuary! Don't worry; there's nothing spooky about it now! High, arched ceilings create great acoustics for performers who run the gamut from rock to classical.
Who's Playing at 教堂Don't miss out on the excitement of SF Live Concert Series. Bookmark this page for updates and immerse yourself in the free music events this summer in San Francisco