6 of the best · San Francisco, California
Nightlife and Live Music in San Francisco
The Fillmore’s ballroom, concerts at the Masonic, a North Beach supper club, the Mission’s music bars and “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love San Francisco.
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The legendary ballroom
The Fillmore
The historic rock ballroom on Geary Boulevard.
1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115Explore View on map
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Home of “Dear San Francisco”
Club Fugazi
The North Beach theatre that is home to the cabaret-circus show “Dear San Francisco”.
678 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map
The full list: Nightlife & Live Music, A–Z
Live music 4
Ballrooms and halls.
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A North Beach night spot
Bimbo’s 365 Club
A long-running North Beach nightclub and music venue on Columbus Avenue.
1025 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map
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Live music on Valencia
The Chapel
A music venue and bar on Valencia Street in the Mission.
777 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110Explore View on map
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The legendary ballroom
The Fillmore
The historic rock ballroom on Geary Boulevard.
1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115Explore View on map
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Concerts on Nob Hill
The Masonic
A concert venue on California Street at the top of Nob Hill.
1111 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108Explore View on map
Clubs 1
Dance until late.
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Late nights in SoMa
Monarch
A nightclub and bar on 6th Street in SoMa.
101 6th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103Explore View on map
Shows 1
Cabaret and cirque.
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Home of “Dear San Francisco”
Club Fugazi
The North Beach theatre that is home to the cabaret-circus show “Dear San Francisco”.
678 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map
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