Live Acoustic Music Near San Francisco, 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 many house concerts being held in and around the San Francisco area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around San Francisco host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in San Francisco. 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

June 20
Rancho Nicasio (Nightclub)
Nicasio, CA
June 20
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
June 21
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
June 22
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
June 22
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
June 22
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Dala's Nest House Concerts (House Concert)
Menlo Park, CA
June 23
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
June 25
Jaeger & Reid are Judi Jaeger and Bob Reid, a singer-songwriter duo with beautiful harmony and folk roots. Original songs and a contemporary interpretation of some cherished songs written by others.
The Golden Gate Bandshell (Outdoor Music Series)
San Francisco, CA
June 25
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
June 26
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
June 28
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
June 28
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
June 29
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
July 3
JaM Cellars (Vineyard)
Napa, CA
July 6
Ocean Ale House (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
July 10
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
July 12
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Chit Chat Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Pacifica, CA
July 12
Entertaining the good people of San Francisco and beyond since, 1977, the San Francisco Free Folk Festival continues to enthrall and delight. Phoenix will perform on July 12th at 12:20 p.m. https://sffolkfest.org/
The Golden Gate Bandshell (Outdoor Music Series)
San Francisco, CA
July 13
Dala's Nest House Concerts (House Concert)
Menlo Park, CA
July 17
Pi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in “The Land of Weed and Wine” aka Northern California. Armed with an old Gibson, a powerfully sultry voice, and a thumping homemade stomp box, Pi's show is a fun, high energy, affair.
Adobe Road Winery (Vineyard)
Petaluma, CA
July 18
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
July 20
Rancho Nicasio (Nightclub)
Nicasio, CA
July 20
San Gregorio General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Gregorio, CA
July 23
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
July 26
Rancho Nicasio (Nightclub)
Nicasio, CA
July 27
Rancho Nicasio (Nightclub)
Nicasio, CA
July 30  [CANCELED]
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
July 30
Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
July 30
An American singer-songwriter and actress, who was the runner-up on the ninth season of American Idol
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
August 2
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
August 3
Bottom Of the Hill (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
August 3
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
August 7
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
August 9
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
August 13
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.
The Golden Gate Bandshell (Outdoor Music Series)
San Francisco, CA
August 14
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.
Lucca Bar and Grill (Neighborhood Bar)
Benicia, CA
August 15
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
August 15
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.
Live on the Avenue (Festival)
San Anselmo, CA
August 15
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
August 16
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
August 17
Dala's Nest House Concerts (House Concert)
Menlo Park, CA
August 17
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
August 20
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
August 23
Amy’s songs are timeless. With lyrics about the experience of being human, her music has a way of connecting with anyone on a deeply personal level. Her sometimes soulful, sometimes pure and haunting voice lends itself to comparisons to Joni Mitchell,
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Richmond, CA
August 24
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
August 27
An acoustic folk-jazz duo of traveling singer-songwriters with upright bass, guitar, and tight vocal harmonies.
The Golden Gate Bandshell (Outdoor Music Series)
San Francisco, CA
August 27
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
August 28
"Deeply rooted and well-versed in American roots music and early southern blues John + Friends will take you on a musical road trip across the country with feel-good songs of substance and integrity"
Winters Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Pacifica, CA
September 7
Rancho Nicasio (Nightclub)
Nicasio, CA
September 17
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around San Francisco, California

House Concerts

Dala's Nest House Concerts (Menlo Park)
Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Mateo)
KC Turner Presents (San Francisco)
SYLA Presents House Concerts (Oakland)
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)
Sound Union (Redwood City)
Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Devil's Mountain Coffee House (Walnut Creek)

Vineyards & Breweries

Adobe Road Winery (Petaluma)
JaM Cellars (Napa)
Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)
Mantra Wines (Novato)
Wooden Valley Winery (Fairfield)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bazaar Cafe (San Francisco)
Blue Barn Novato (Novato)
Chit Chat Cafe (Pacifica)
Golden Gate Bistro (Novato) (Novato)
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Novato)
Red Rock Coffee (Mountain View)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
San Gregorio General Store (San Gregorio)
Simple Pleasures Cafe (San Francisco)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
VinoRosso (San Francisco)

Small Theaters

Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
McNear's Mystic Theatre (Petaluma)
Sebastiani Theatre (Sonoma)
The Guild Theatre (Menlo Park)
The Hillside Club (Berkeley)
Uptown Theatre (Napa)

Outdoor Music Series

The Golden Gate Bandshell (San Francisco)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile (San Francisco)
The Whale's Tail (San Francisco)
San Francisco Civic Center (San Francisco)

Bars & Nightclubs

Antlers Tavern (Pinole)
Apple Jacks Inn (La Honda)
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)
Nickie's (San Francisco)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
Ocean Ale House (San Francisco)
Starling Bar (Sonoma)
The Big Easy (Petaluma)
The Bistro (Hayward)
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)