Live Acoustic Music Near Kensington, California

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Kensington area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Kensington area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

November 16
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 16
Bankhead Theater (Small Theater)
Livermore, CA
November 16
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
November 16
Bird and Beckett Books and Records (Music, Book and Record Stores)
San Francisco, CA
November 18
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 20
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Novato, CA
November 20
Dayan Kai is a true force of musical nature. An artist whose musical abilities and style know few bounds, Dayan is known for his soulful voice, powerful songwriting, and multi-instrumental prowess.
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
November 21
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 21
Sebastiani Theatre (Small Theater)
Sonoma, CA
November 21
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 22
Sebastiani Theatre (Small Theater)
Sonoma, CA
November 22
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
November 22
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
November 22
The Back Room (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
November 22
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 28
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
November 28
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
November 29
"Prodigious players with songwriting that sets them apart," this Canadian-American duo combine emotive, soaring violin, diverse guitar styles, and unique vocal chemistry for a “match made in heaven.”
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
November 29
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
November 30
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
December 3
Jenerator's unique sound is a delightful mix of Americana, blues, and jam-rock, with plenty of room for the rich combination of stellar instrumentalists to shine alongside bandleader Jen Rund's compelling, smoky vocals and deep bass grooves.
Ashkenaz (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 4
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
December 4
Amy’s songs are timeless. With lyrics about the experience of being human, her music has a way of connecting on a deeply personal level. Her sometimes soulful, sometimes pure and haunting voice is often compared to Joni Mitchell or Carole King.
Hotel Utah (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
December 4
JaM Cellars (Vineyard)
Napa, CA
December 5
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 5
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Novato, CA
December 6
The Big Easy (Neighborhood Bar)
Petaluma, CA
December 7
Sebastiani Theatre (Small Theater)
Sonoma, CA
December 7
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
December 7
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 7
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile (Outdoor Music Series)
San Francisco, CA
December 11
Throckmorton Theatre (Small Theater)
Mill Valley, CA
December 11
Come join us for a Holiday decompression / X-Mas party @ Winters Tavern in Pacifica Thurs 12/11 8-11PM! Event Page -> https://bit.ly/pacblues
Winters Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Pacifica, CA
December 12
Throckmorton Theatre (Small Theater)
Mill Valley, CA
December 12
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
December 12
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 12
Fifth Street Farms (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
December 13
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 18
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 20
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 27
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
December 27
McNear's Mystic Theatre (Small Theater)
Petaluma, CA
January 2
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter and GRAMMY voting member. His indie, folk-style songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Kensington Circus Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Kensington, CA
January 2
Wood Family Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
January 8
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 8
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
January 14
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
January 19
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 25
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 29
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Kensington, California

House Concerts

Dala's Nest House Concerts (Menlo Park)
Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Mateo)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)

Listening Rooms

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore)
Blue Note Napa (Napa)
Club Fox (Redwood City)
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows (Half Moon Bay)
Luigi's Deli Martinez (Martinez)
Music City Hotel and Hostel (San Francisco)
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Tiburon)
Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley)
The Back Room (Berkeley)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)
Yoshi's (Oakland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Adobe Road Winery (Petaluma)
Gargiulo Vineyards (Napa)
JaM Cellars (Napa)
Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)
Mantra Wines (Novato)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery (Livermore)
Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore)
Wooden Valley Winery (Fairfield)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bazaar Cafe (San Francisco)
Chit Chat Cafe (Pacifica)
Golden Gate Bistro (Novato) (Novato)
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Novato)
Redwood Cafe (Cotati)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
Simple Pleasures Cafe (San Francisco)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
VinoRosso (San Francisco)

Small Theaters

Ashkenaz (Berkeley)
Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Empress Theatre (Vallejo)
Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
McNear's Mystic Theatre (Petaluma)
Sebastiani Theatre (Sonoma)
The Guild Theatre (Menlo Park)
The Hillside Club (Berkeley)
Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley)
Uptown Theatre (Napa)

Outdoor Music Series

SOMO Concerts (Rohnert Park)
The Golden Gate Bandshell (San Francisco)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile (San Francisco)

Bars & Nightclubs

Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Kensington Circus Pub (Kensington)
Lucca Bar and Grill (Benicia)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
Ocean Ale House (San Francisco)
Smiley's Saloon (Bolinas)
Starling Bar (Sonoma)
The Big Easy (Petaluma)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Fink (Napa)
The Lucky Horseshoe (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)
The Plough & Stars Irish Pub (San Francisco)
The Riptide (San Francisco)
Winters Tavern (Pacifica)