Charles Lloyd (Sun Jun 14) · Branford Marsalis (Fri Jun 19) · Cécile McLorin Salvant (Sun Jun 21, $41–$156, Bacchus Landing 7:30 PM) · Kurt Elling + Marcus Shelby Orchestra (Thu Jun 18) · Lisa Fischer + Orrin Evans Trio (Fri Jun 12)
Jun 21 ticketsBranford Marsalis · Cécile McLorin Salvant · Charles Lloyd · Kurt Elling · Lisa Fischer · Jazz Mafia · Marcus Shelby Orchestra · Etienne Charles · Sullivan Fortner · Hamilton de Holanda Trio · Willie Jones III Quartet ft. Jeremy Pelt · Benny Green · Michela Marino Lerman Quartet · Lavay Smith & Red Hot Skillet Lickers · Erik Jekabson Stringtet ft. Jackie Ryan · Adam Shulman Sextet · Howard Wiley Quartet · Liberty Ellman · Healdsburg Freedom Jazz Choir · Sylvia Cuenca Trio · Dick Conte Trio
Full schedule: healdsburgjazz.orgTown Plaza · 2–8 PM · FREE
Special tribute to bassist Raymond Drummond with George Cables, Rufus Reid, Billy Hart, Bobby Watson, Craig Handy; Sundra Manning Organ Quartet; Carlitos Medrano & Sabor de mi Cuba. Educational workshops, vendors.
Late Concert & Jam with Sylvia Cuenca Trio · Hotel Healdsburg Spirit Bar · 9:30 PM · FREE (no cover)
Lavay Smith & Red Hot Skillet Lickers · Healdsburg Plaza · 6 PM · FREE
Artist Talk: Michela Lerman, Rising Star Artist in Residence · 4 PM · FREE
Auteur Wines mix & mingle with Liberty Ellman Trio · Afternoon · FREE
Getting there: Healdsburg is 70 min north on Hwy 101. Sonoma County Transit also serves from Santa Rosa. Bacchus Landing (outdoor concerts, 21+) is 2 min from downtown Healdsburg. Raven Performing Arts Theater (historic, 350 seats). "Most ambitious program to date" per festival director Marcus Shelby. Tickets $25–$325; several events free. healdsburgjazz.org
Columbus Ave & Grant Ave, North Beach SF · sresproductions.com
Sat–Sun Jun 20–21 · 11 AM–7 PM · FREE
72nd annual — SF's oldest outdoor arts festival. 200+ vendors, 11 blocks, Italian Street Painting, live music, beer garden, blessing of the animals at Saints Peter & Paul Church. Art, food, family.
Lake Merced, San Francisco
Sat–Sun Jun 20–21 · FREE spectator admission
Competitive dragon boat racing, cultural performances, food vendors. Asian cultural traditions on Lake Merced.
Gilman Wine Block, Berkeley
Sat Jun 20 · 1–8 PM · FREE
Berkeley's French-inspired summer solstice street music party. Multiple stages, local bands, food, wine. Celebrates the music of summer.
Dolores Park, San Francisco
Fri Jun 26 · 11 AM–7:30 PM · FREE
Trans March rally and festival with live music stage, resource fair. One of SF Pride's most important community events. All genders, all ages welcome.
Lake Merritt, Oakland
Sat Jun 27 · 11 AM–7 PM · $23
7th annual Oakland lakefront festival: live music stages, 100+ artists/vendors, kids fun zone, tech pavilion, outdoor beer garden, food. lakemerrittoakland.com
China Basin Park, Mission Bay, SF
Fri–Sun Jun 26–28 · FREE
Waterfront craft fair featuring local artisans, makers, food vendors, and live entertainment near AT&T Park.
Valencia St, Mission District, SF
Every 2nd Thursday 6–10 PM · FREE
Monthly night market with live music, food vendors, local artisans. Next in window: Thu Jul 9. valencias.com
Yerba Buena Gardens, SF
Sat Jul 4 · Afternoon · FREE
Annual summer ukulele jam in Yerba Buena Gardens. All skill levels welcome. Bring your uke or just watch. sfukejam.org
Montclair Village, Oakland
Sat Jun 20 · 12 PM–6 PM
Craft beer/wine tastings + live music + local food in the charming Montclair Village neighborhood of Oakland. montclairvillage.com
Kern St & Diamond St, Glen Park, SF
3rd Saturday monthly · 3–8 PM · FREE
Community night market with local artists, makers, DJ sets, live music, neighborhood food. Next: Sat Jun 20.
Big O Tires Concert Series · Nightly 8 PM (except Jul 4)
4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton 94566 · alamedacountyfair.com
Wed–Sun, noon–11 PM · BART: Dublin/Pleasanton + free shuttle
Full Concert Schedule:
Jun 19 (Fri): Gene Simmons Band (opening night) · Jun 21 (Sun): Lonestar (country)
Jun 24 (Wed): Hoobastank · Jun 25 (Thu): Collective Soul + Too $hort
Jun 27 (Sat): A Tribute to Demon Hunters · Jun 28 (Sun): Banda Maguey — Fiesta at the Fair
Jul 1 (Wed): The Beach Boys (60th Anniversary of Pet Sounds)
Jul 4 (Sat): Blues Fest at Michelob Ultra Grandstand (included w/admission) + Fireworks 9:30 PM
Jul 8 (Wed): Flo Rida · Jul 9 (Thu): Elle King · Jul 10 (Fri): Boyz II Men
Jul 12 (Sun): Cheat Codes (closing night)
Special Days: Pet Food Drive + $1 Rides (Jun 24) · Fiesta at the Fair w/ Latin performances (Jun 28) · Wine Fest (Jun 27) · 4th of July celebration/fireworks (Jul 4) · $6 Day (Wed Jul 8, noon–9 PM)
Concert tickets sold separately from fair admission. Free bleacher/lawn seating often available (except Boyz II Men). Military free all days. Senior discount Wednesdays.
Solano Ave, Albany & Berkeley · solanoavenueassn.org · (510) 527-5358
Sun Sep 13, 2026 · 10 AM–5 PM · FREE · East Bay's largest street festival · Since 1974
50+ live performers, parade beginning 10 AM at Colusa in Berkeley (traveling west to Albany BART), 400+ vendors (100 artisans/jewelers/makers, 25 food booths, 100 nonprofits), 100,000–300,000 attendees.
Library of Congress "National Local Legacy" designation. Music jury-selected — past performers include Rancid, Operation Ivy, Primus, Charlie Hunter Trio, Country Joe. Stretches close to 2 miles through Berkeley and Albany.
Also: Summer on Solano (Sat Jun 27, 2–6 PM, FREE night market preview)
All major SF live music venues. Check each venue's website for current booking — these change daily.
1,150 cap1805 Geary Blvd, SF · thefillmore.com
Historic psychedelic rock poster venue. Mid-sized national acts, touring bands. Free apple given at every show. Box office Sun 10 AM–2 PM, show nights 30 min before doors–9 PM.
2,500 cap982 Market St, SF · thewarfield.com
1922 theater. General admission floor + seated mezzanine. Grateful Dead, U2, Dylan, Guns N' Roses history. Current national touring acts. Ticketmaster/LiveNation.
600 cap859 O'Farrell St, SF · gamh.com
1907 landmark — ornate Victorian ballroom. National touring acts with tables and balconies. Weekly programming across all genres.
700 cap1025 Columbus Ave, North Beach SF · bimbos365club.com
1931 supper club. Legendary North Beach venue — ornate showroom. National touring acts, galas, benefits. Reservations advised.
500 cap777 Valencia St, Mission SF · thechapelsf.com
Converted 1914 mortuary chapel. Full restaurant/bar (Curio). Strong booking across indie, folk, jazz, rock, Latin. Box office 1 hr before doors.
500 cap628 Divisadero St, NoPa SF · theindependentsf.com
NoPa neighborhood room. Eclectic national/local booking: R&B, indie, folk, punk, hip-hop. Box office 1 hr before doors–showtime. 21+.
350 cap1233 17th St, Potrero Hill SF · bottomofthehill.com
Women-owned. Rolling Stone "Best Place to Hear Live Music in SF." 7 nights/week original music. Punk, indie, folk, metal, singer-songwriter.
700 cap420 Mason St (Tenderloin/Union Square) SF · augusthallsf.com
Mid-sized multi-level venue. National touring acts, underground club nights. Ticketmaster.
1,700 cap1300 Van Ness Ave, SF · theregencyballroom.com
Lavish 1909 Elks Club ballroom. General admission floor + grand balconies. National acts across hip-hop, electronic, indie.
8,500 cap99 Grove St, Civic Center SF · livenation.com
Largest indoor club-style venue in SF. Major national tours. BART civic center. Named for the legendary Bay Area promoter.
3,500 cap1111 California St, Nob Hill SF · themasonic.com
Ornate 1958 Masonic auditorium on Nob Hill. Mid-to-large national acts, seated/GA combo.
700+100 cap201 Franklin St, Hayes Valley SF · sfjazz.org
Bay Area's jazz institution. Miner Auditorium (700) + Joe Henderson Lab (100). World-class year-round programming. Upcoming: Wynton Marsalis (Jul 14–15), Lettuce (Jul 16–19).
300 cap2170 Market St, Castro SF · cafedunord.com
Two-room basement club under the Swedish American Hall. Intimate, diverse booking — country, folk, indie, avant-garde. No box office — buy online.
300 cap155 Fell St, SF · rickshawstop.com
DIY-friendly with national up-and-comers. Home of "Popscene" (the longest-running indie club night in SF, curated by Aaron Axelsen). Box office Wed 1–3 PM.
700 cap161 Erie St, Mission SF · publicsf.com
Two rooms: The Lab (100) + main floor (700). Electronic/dance/DJ heavy, but books live music too. 21+ club nights and all-ages events.
200 cap222 Mason St, Union Square SF · feinsteinssf.com
Upscale cabaret room in Hotel Nikko. American Songbook, cabaret, jazz, vocal. Seated dinner/show format. Reservations required.
150 cap500 Fourth St, SoMa SF · hotelutah.com
Est. 1908. SF's finest historic dive/music bar. Singer-songwriter, indie, folk, rock. Open Mic every Monday. Intimate and legendary.
75 cap1232 Grant Ave, North Beach SF · thesaloonsf.com
SF's oldest bar since 1861. Two sets of blues nightly. Cash only, $5 cover. Sawdust floor, mahogany bar, pure tradition.
60 cap3202 Mission St, SF · @theroyalcuckooorganlounge
Northern California's only organ lounge. Vintage Hammond B3 built into the bar. NO COVER ever. Lavay Smith Sundays. Red lights, taxidermy, pre-1975 vinyl only.
100 cap1511 Haight St, Upper Haight SF
Jazz, blues, swing, rockabilly 7 nights/week. 2–3 bands nightly. $5 Thu–Sat after 9 PM. Happy hour M–F 4–7 PM. First set usually free.
200 cap1601 Fillmore St, Fillmore SF · boomboomblues.com
John Lee Hooker's original blues club. Live blues, soul, funk nightly. Heart of the historic Fillmore music district. Cover charge varies.
80 cap1419 Fillmore St, SF · shebapianologin.com
Ethiopian-owned supper club with live jazz/piano nightly. Full Ethiopian cuisine menu. Fillmore District institution — warm, intimate, excellent food.
100 cap400 Eddy St, Tenderloin SF · blackcatsf.com
World-class jazz in 100 seats. Willie Jones III + Jeremy Pelt residency (through Jun 21). Wed–Sun, two sets per night. $20–$60.
50 cap2698 Folsom St, Mission SF · redpoppyarthouse.org
Old-world bookstore-café + concert hall. French Pleyel piano, world music, jazz, tango. Thu–Sun 7–10 PM. Advance tickets advised.
30 cap3036 24th St, Mission SF · medicinefornightmares.com/events
Avant-jazz and improv among bookshelves. David Boyce Friday night series. SF's most unique music space — 650 sq ft bookstore/gallery.
120 cap500 Divisadero St, NoPa SF · madroneartbar.com
Art gallery and live music bar. Weekly programming: Prince/MJ night (Sundays), indie, DJ sets, live bands. Full bar, local art on walls.
60 cap65 Capp St, Mission SF · thelostchurch.org
Intimate nonprofit music space. Folk, indie, singer-songwriter, chamber music. Seated, all-ages, listener-oriented room. Community-supported.
40 cap653 Chenery St, Glen Park SF · birdbeckett.com
Bookstore with jazz among the shelves on weekends. Local jazz musicians, intimate setting. One of SF's most charming musical experiences.
75 cap3160 16th St, Mission SF · kilowattbar.com · @kilowatt_bar_sf
Est. 1994 dive with eclectic booking. Punk, indie, hip-hop, dance nights. Calendar best found on Instagram. Daily 4 PM–2 AM.
300 cap119 Utah St, Potrero Hill SF · thegreatnorthernsf.com
Industrial-chic warehouse venue. Electronic/dance primary, live music secondary. Strong DJ programming, late-night.
2,500 cap900 Marin St, Dogpatch SF · themidwaysf.com
Large warehouse/outdoor space. Electronic, hip-hop, indie. Multi-room complex with outdoor stage.
200 cap406 Clement St, Inner Richmond SF
Neighborhood music bar in the Inner Richmond. Local/regional bands, strong community vibe. neckofthewoodssf.com
2,800 cap1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland · thefoxoakland.com
1928 Moorish Revival masterpiece. Major touring acts. One of the most beautiful theaters in California. LiveNation.
3,000 cap2025 Broadway, Oakland · paramounttheatre.com
1931 Art Deco landmark. National Heritage Award. Touring acts, SF Ballet, Oakland East Bay Symphony. One of the finest theaters in the West.
8,500 cap2001 Gayley Rd, UC Berkeley · apeconcerts.com
Outdoor Greco-Roman amphitheater on the UC campus. Major summer touring acts. One of the Bay Area's most beloved outdoor venues.
495 cap2020 Addison St, Downtown Berkeley · thefreight.org
West Coast home for world music since 1968. All ages, fully seated. Bluegrass, Celtic, folk, jazz, blues, world, classical. Box office Fri/Sat 4–9 PM.
400 cap510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square Oakland · yoshis.com
World-class jazz + Japanese restaurant. Full dinner + show format. National and international jazz acts. Jack London Square adjacent.
80 cap3022 Broadway, Uptown Oakland · soundroom.org
DownBeat "Best Jazz Club in the World." Intimate listening room. Local and national jazz, presented with reverence and care.
600 cap579 18th St, Uptown Oakland · thenewparish.com
Uptown Oakland's main indie/hip-hop/electronic room. Strong local booking plus national touring acts. 21+.
500 cap2236 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland · starlinesocialclub.com
Two-room Temescal venue: main stage + lounge. Indie, rock, soul, experimental. Strong local and regional booking.
1,400 cap2036 University Ave, Berkeley · theuctheatre.org
Restored 1917 theater. National touring acts. Cornerstone Berkeley (800 cap) also nearby on Shattuck — both program diverse genres.
300 cap311 Broadway, Oakland · elboroom.com · 21+ · 4 PM–2 AM
Two-story: bar + dance floor/stage. Widest genre range in Oakland: punk, hip-hop, cumbia, metal, darkwave, soul. Comedy Oakland LIVE every Thu. Best happy hour in Jack London.
250 cap1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley · ashkenaz.com
World dance and music since 1973. Balkan, klezmer, swing, salsa, reggae, cumbia. Dance floor-focused, all ages, politically engaged. A Berkeley institution.
200 cap860 San Pablo Ave, Albany · ivyroom.com
Women-owned, LGBTQ+ affirming, all ages. Former CBGB's booker programs national + local talent. 1940s bar. Rock/punk/soul/folk/jazz/psych rock. Discover artists here before they're big.
300 cap924 Gilman St, Berkeley · 924gilman.org
All-ages DIY punk collective since 1986. Launched Green Day, Rancid, Operation Ivy. No alcohol, member-supported, volunteer-run. $2–$5 shows. A living piece of punk history.
200 cap2100 Telegraph Ave, Oakland · zebulonoakland.com
Avant-garde, psych, experimental, jazz improv. Daily programming. Relocated from Brooklyn. Strong experimental/underground booking.
80 cap1796 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley · thebackroomberkeley.com
Tiny room above a wine bar. Folk, singer-songwriter, jazz, Americana. Intimate listening in North Berkeley. Tickets at backroom-berkeley.com.
150 cap2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda · rhythmix.org
World music, Taiko, Capoeira, circus, flamenco in converted industrial building. FREE outdoor Rhythmix in the Parks summer series. 2nd Friday art walks free. (510) 865-5060
100 cap1453 Webster St, Alameda · thefiresidelounge.com
Women-owned neighborhood bar. Live music every week from local bands. Happy hour M–F 4–7 PM. The heart of Alameda's live music scene.
150 cap3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley · lapena.org · (510) 849-2568
Founded 1975 by Chilean exiles. ¡BAILA! salsa (3rd Fri), Las Mermeladas jam (3rd Wed FREE), Rumba Afro-Cubana (1st/3rd Sun FREE), La Cumbia (monthly). Theater + Lounge + Los Cilantros café.
150 cap3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland 94609 · elismilehighclub.com · (510) 808-7565
Mon 4 PM–1 AM · Thu 4 PM–1 AM · Fri & Sat 4 PM–2 AM · 21+
A legendary Oakland dive with live music, blues, punk, jazz, grindcore, DJ nights, and everything in between. Tattoo shop upstairs (Psycho Bill, Reggie Rascal, Mr. Josh). Back patio recently red-tagged by city — venue is fighting to stay open and needs community support. Jazz & Pole nights, local benefits, market events, artist showcases. "A garbage bar for losers, babies, twisted jokers, punk foo's, bad boys, bad girls, bad theys." Check elismilehighclub.com/shows for calendar.
150 cap126 Broadway, Jack London Square Oakland · eandjbbq.com
Free neo-soul/jazz every Friday (Q's Lounge, 7 PM) + free blues every 1st Saturday (Dotha's Juke Joint, 8 PM). Award-winning BBQ + free live Oakland music.
450 cap2400 First St, Livermore · livermorearts.org
Tri-Valley arts center. Classical, jazz, folk, Broadway touring shows. Lesher Center for the Arts (Walnut Creek) is similar — lesherarts.org
300 cap19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley 94941 · sweetwatermusichall.com
Marin's premier venue. Nonprofit dedicated to music education + live performance. Family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, full restaurant. Blues, folk, rock, country, reggae. Strong weekly booking.
500 cap23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma 94952 · mystictheatre.com
Historic Sonoma County venue. National touring acts, rock, country, Americana, comedy. Interpreters for deaf + mobility accessibility.
250 cap201 Washington St, Petaluma 94952 · thephoenixtheatre.com
DIY all-ages Sonoma County venue. Punk, indie, experimental, metal. Community-focused booking, affordable tickets.
Novato: 224 Vintage Way · Sebastopol: 230 Petaluma Ave · hopmonk.com
Two North Bay locations with strong live music programming. Folk, Americana, country, rock, blues. Beer garden atmosphere, local and touring artists.
200 cap1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, Marin · ranchonicasio.com
Legendary Marin roadhouse — live music at a historic ranch and saloon in a tiny Marin town. Blues, rock, country, reggae. Check calendar for summer shows.
350 cap1030 Main St, Napa 94559 · bluenotenapa.com
Napa Valley outpost of the iconic NY jazz club. National jazz acts in a beautiful wine country setting. Full dinner service. Jazz + wine country = perfection.
300 cap1040 Main St, Napa 94559 · annieos.com
Napa's independent live music venue. Rock, blues, country, folk, Americana. Adjacent to Blue Note Napa on Main Street.
250 cap919 Fourth St, San Rafael 94901 · fenixsanrafael.com
Marin County's best indie rock/soul/folk venue. Strong national and regional touring acts. 21+ with all-ages shows.
19 Broadway, Fairfax, Marin · 19broadway.com
Fairfax neighborhood bar with live music. Blues, rock, Americana, local bands. One of Marin's most community-rooted venues.
1,600 cap50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa · lutherburbankcenter.org
North Bay's major performing arts venue. National touring acts, classical, jazz, comedy. Ruth Finley Person Theater.
Outdoor1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma 94954 · lagunitas.com
Outdoor summer concerts at one of America's great craft breweries. Jazz, indie, rock, folk. Beer garden + live music in a Petaluma industrial setting.
1,400 cap1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park · gmc.sonoma.edu
Sonoma State's world-class concert hall + outdoor Weill Hall. National symphony orchestras, jazz, chamber music. Stunning acoustics.
22,000 cap1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View · livenation.com
Silicon Valley's major outdoor amphitheater. Summer mega-tours, electronic, pop, rock. Lawn + reserved seating. Drive or ride VTA.
2,500 cap14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga · mountainwinery.com
Outdoor hillside winery venue with stunning valley views. Summer jazz/pop/folk concert series. Pre-show wine tastings, food available.
17,000 cap525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose · sapcenter.com
Major arena for big touring acts, sporting events. South Bay's largest indoor music venue.
3,000 cap135 W San Carlos St, San Jose · sanjosecivic.com
Historic 1936 civic auditorium. National touring acts, Latin acts, comedy, family shows.
1,122 cap345 S First St, San Jose · sanjosetheaters.com
1927 Spanish-colonial masterpiece. Home of Opera San Jose and San Jose Chamber Orchestra. Touring jazz, classical, world.
100 cap310 S First St, San Jose · sanjosejazz.org
San Jose Jazz's intimate 100-cap room in SoFA District. Local and national jazz acts. Also presents Summer Fest (August).
550 cap101 Paseo de San Antonio, SJSU campus · hammertheatre.com
SJSU's performing arts venue. Dance, theater, music, experimental. Student + community programming.
150 cap44 Race St, San Jose · artboutiki.com
San Jose's beloved indie/punk/experimental venue. Local heroes, touring national acts. Art gallery + record store integrated. All ages.
1,500 cap1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz · catalystclub.com
Santa Cruz's main venue since 1973. Rock, indie, hip-hop, metal, pop. Downtown location. 21+ and all-ages shows.
200 cap320 Cedar St, Santa Cruz · kuumbwa.org
One of America's top jazz non-profits. Intimate room, world-class programming. National and international jazz acts, year-round.
300 cap1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz · moesalley.com
Santa Cruz neighborhood venue. Blues, soul, jazz, reggae, R&B. Strong local and touring booking.
800 cap1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek · lesherarts.org
Contra Costa County's arts center. National acts, theater, jazz, classical, comedy. Bankhead Theater (Livermore) is similar.
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