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Live music in the Bay Area
The Fillmore is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

1. The Fillmore

9.3
1805 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Fillmore District · 124 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: Make sure you go upstairs to see all the posters, and grab a free apple on your way in.

The Warfield Theatre is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

2. The Warfield Theatre

8.6
982 Market St (at Golden Gate), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Tenderloin · 67 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: There is not a bad seat at this venue. Even if you are in the last row of the balcony, you will have an amazing time.

The Independent is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

3. The Independent

9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 107 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: What a great venue -- small and intimate, but large enough that you'll get the occasional last minute show from a big name. Be sure to get on their mailing list to get last minute concert updates.

Fox Theater is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

4. Fox Theater

9.4
1807 Telegraph Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 149 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: Convenient to SF by way of the BART, Fox Theatre is one of the larger venues here. Balcony is a no-go here, but the terraced floor has amazing views.

Great American Music Hall is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

5. Great American Music Hall

9.0
859 Ofarrell St (btwn Polk St & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Tenderloin · 83 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: A beautiful building with a great upstairs area. If the concert is sold out, you can often get a dinner ticket for a little bit extra.

Bottom of the Hill is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

6. Bottom of the Hill

8.8
1233 17th St (at Missouri St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Potrero Hill · 79 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: See up and comers in this fun little club. Bonus points for the ample amount of free parking in the nearby area.

Cafe Du Nord is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

7. Cafe Du Nord

8.1
2174 Market St (at Sanchez St.), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission Dolores · 49 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: The go to place for local bands release parties. While the acts are often small, they make up for it in spirit.

Slim's is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

8. Slim's

333 11th St (btwn Folsom & Harrison St.), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · SoMa · 50 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: The sister club of the Great American Music Hall, performers at Slim's know how to rock out. Love the vintage videos without sound they play during intermission.

Bimbo's 365 Club is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

9. Bimbo's 365 Club

8.3
1025 Columbus Ave (btw Chestnut & Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · North Beach · 49 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: A great space for music, though parking in North Beach is always a bit of a gamble.

Mezzanine is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

10. Mezzanine

444 Jessie St (btwn 5th & 6th), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · SoMa · 58 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: While it is usually a nightclub, mid-level rock shows from nationally touring bands will come here on occasion.

Swedish American Hall is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

11. Swedish American Hall

8.9
2174 Market St (btwn Sanchez St and Church St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Duboce Triangle · 16 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: The place to see acoustic music, it is an absolutely transcendent experience.

William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre is one of Live music in the Bay Area.

12. William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre

9.2
2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley, CA
Amphitheater · University of California-Berkeley · 73 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: A premier outdoor concert venue that seats nearly 5000. Don't forget to bring your sweater, it can get quite chilly by the end of the night.