The Fillmore is one of The 15 Best Music Venues 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

squeaselsqueasel: I love the chandeliers, the history, even the sticky floors help add atmosphere. Fun place to see shows.

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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

The Midway SF is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

2. The Midway SF

8.7
900 Marin St (btwn Illinois & Michigan St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · 19 tips and reviews

Megan AllisonMegan Allison: Perfect venue for a throwback sweaty warehouse party with perks: outdoor space to escape the sweat, art & frozen drinks. Once in a while, some big name bookings. Sartorial environment on point.

Thomas E.Thomas Eros: Sounds is just disgusting. It's a trap. Don't be screwed up.

jason m.jason moore: The sound here is awful - bass way overdriven for a space with a crappy metal roof. Everything sounds like mud. Don't bother trying to see anything here.

August Hall is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

3. August Hall

8.7
420 Mason St (btw Post & Geary), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 6 tips and reviews

Go Find AliceGo Find Alice: Great concert venue!

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Free WiFi! Bag check is downstairs, $5, and required if you have a laptop with you.

Paul M.Paul Martin: Updated Event Space/Concert Venue

BFF.fm is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

4. BFF.fm

8.6
180 Capp St #4, San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 4 tips and reviews

Amanda G.Amanda Guest: Lots of great programming covering a variety of genres in the indie realm. Take it from me- I'm not only the founder, but I'm also a DJ!

Ben R.Ben Russo: TUNE IN AND LISTEN GODDAMMIT.

Jim C.Jim Colgan: Internet airwaves.

Little Mission Studio is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

5. Little Mission Studio

8.4
445 Hampshire St (btwn 17th and Mariposa), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 1 tip

Melisa M.Melisa Marquez Rodriguez: Staff is great, you learn a lot in the classes and they have great prices.

The Lost Church is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

6. The Lost Church

8.5
65 Capp St, San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 9 tips and reviews

Ali U.Ali Uro-May: Such a great, intimate, music venue!

George H.George Hayes: Real small and real tight.

Colin P.Colin Peden: Come to this awesome venue and enjoy theater and music in a cozy, intimate setting!

The Chapel is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

7. The Chapel

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

Sarah N.Sarah Norris: The atmosphere is incredible. The acoustics are amazing. A truly unique venue.

Leanne V.Leanne Vanderbyl: Check out the cozy balcony. There's a bar up there, too!

Justin D.Justin Dias: Enjoy restaurants that leave you waiting over an hour for food? Come here!

Center for New Music is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

8. Center for New Music

8.2
55 Taylor St (Golden Gate Avenue), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Tenderloin · 4 tips and reviews

Greg C.Greg Cutler: The Center (I'll just call it that) is a fantastic place to hear local talent play interesting music. It's near BART and MUNI so that is great too. Check it out!

Cathryn H.Cathryn Hrudicka: There's also a co-working space, whether you're a musician or not. Co-work in San Francisco, and support new music! Located near Market & Taylor (Powell St. BART), on the edge of the Tenderloin.

Keith F.Keith Fowler: Really cool place for new musicians

Spreckels Temple of Music is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

9. Spreckels Temple of Music

8.5
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (Golden Gate Park), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Golden Gate Park · 4 tips and reviews

Luke B.Luke Bornheimer: The free 'Sunday Symphony in the Park' was a fun and relaxing getaway. Tip: Pack brunch and drinks and bring a blanket on a sunny day to make it a really complete and enjoyable afternoon in the park.

Josh E.Josh Estelle: Sundays at 1pm watch the Golden Gate Park Band play in the bandshell

Karen B.Karen Bigos: Take a seat on a bench and listen to the Golden Gate Park Band

The Warfield Theatre is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

10. The Warfield Theatre

8.5
982 Market St (at Golden Gate), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Tenderloin · 66 tips and reviews

Roy S.Roy Scopazzi: My favorite large venue in San Fran. Park at the large parking lot nearby or take BART, don't try for street parking. Don't worry about where you're sitting, it's a great view from anywhere.

Chris M.Chris Mason: Make sure you grab a $16 beer. That shit is tight!

Paul B.Paul Billings: You can now bring your drink back to your seat in the balcony!

Lennon Rehearsal Studios is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

11. Lennon Rehearsal Studios

8.3
271 Dore St (btw Harrison St and Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · SoMa · 13 tips and reviews

Trisha F.Trisha F: Psychokitty loves Lennon! Jimmy and Alfie & the rest of the staff have been great to us for years!

Theron L.Theron Lewis: They have amps, drums, mics, etc. to rent there. Just bring your instruments. I like to bring my own mics and patch cables.

Spike B.Spike B: If you get the chance, don't pass up the opportunity to smoke a bowl with Smokey and hear his stories about dripping acid in his eyes with an eye dropper with Timothy Leary -- "instant kaleidoscope"

The Regency Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

12. The Regency Ballroom

7.9
1300 Van Ness Ave (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Lower Nob Hill · 64 tips and reviews

Sara R.Sara Robbins: Great venue for rock shows. Laid back environment and great sound.

Ray K.Ray Kang: If you want to avoid the $9 axs.com surcharge per ticket, go to the box office at the Warfield Theatre on Sundays between 10a-4p. Stick it to the man!

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Amnesia is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

13. Amnesia

8.0
853 Valencia St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 42 tips and reviews

Bikash M.Bikash Mishra: Monday bluegrass!! One of the best small venues to see local and small acts play. Chill atmosphere, good crowd, always.

Bryan M.Bryan Mason: Listen to shitty gypsy music and hate on all the bohemian assfaces.

AdelleAdelle: Sunday night happy hour from 6-8. Select brews + cider $3.

Rite Spot Cafe is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

14. Rite Spot Cafe

8.1
2099 Folsom St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

CindoCindo: Great ambience for a chill drink n convo, live music friday nights.

Annie S.Annie Southworth: Happy hour M-F til 7. $3 drafts, $4 wells and $5 shots of Fernet, Jameson, Herradurra Silver!

David K.David Kelso: One of the few remaining mission bars with seating and table service on Friday & Saturday nights.

Cafe Du Nord is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in San Francisco.

15. Cafe Du Nord

7.9
2174 Market St (at Sanchez St.), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission Dolores · 49 tips and reviews

Jessica C.Jessica Choi: Best dirty martini🍸 I've had in my life. And don't forget to order the parker rolls 🍞

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