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Things to do in San Francisco, October 2026

Browse 142 upcoming events and things to do in San Francisco during October 2026. Highlights include An Evening Honoring Steve Earle, saint harison presents the ghosted tour, Galactic Empire and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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An Evening Honoring Steve Earle

An Evening Honoring Steve Earle

San Francisco · The MasonicFri, Oct 2Music
saint harison presents the ghosted tour

saint harison presents the ghosted tour

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From $28

Galactic Empire

Galactic Empire

San Francisco · Neck of the WoodsFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From $27

Carbon Leaf

Carbon Leaf

San Francisco · Brick and Mortar Music HallFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From $39

Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour

Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour · Oct 2

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreFri, Oct 2Music
Mari Froes

Mari Froes

San Francisco · The IndependentFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ Free entry

My Morning Jacket - Seven (7) Show Ticket

My Morning Jacket - Seven (7) Show Ticket

San Francisco · The FillmoreSat, Oct 3Music
Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour

Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour · Oct 3

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreSat, Oct 3Music
Madeon presents Victory Live (18+)

Madeon presents Victory Live (18+)

San Francisco · Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSat, Oct 3Music
Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman · Oct 3

San Francisco · The MasonicSat, Oct 3Music
Geordie Greep

Geordie Greep

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreSun, Oct 4Music
Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman · Oct 4

San Francisco · The MasonicSun, Oct 4Music
Ecca Vandal - 10/3

Ecca Vandal - 10/3

San Francisco · Rickshaw StopSun, Oct 4Music
ROYA

ROYA

San Francisco · The IndependentSun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ Free entry

Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour

Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour

San Francisco · The MasonicMon, Oct 5Music
rusowsky

rusowsky

San Francisco · The IndependentMon, Oct 5Music

🎟️ From $32

KEZNAMDI

KEZNAMDI

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordMon, Oct 5Music

🎟️ From $28

Nick Hakim

Nick Hakim

San Francisco · August HallTue, Oct 6Music
Mountain Grass Unit - Appalachian Smoke Tour

Mountain Grass Unit - Appalachian Smoke Tour

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordTue, Oct 6Music

🎟️ From $33

She & Him - Pump Up The Volumes Tour

She & Him - Pump Up The Volumes Tour

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreTue, Oct 6Music
The Menzingers

The Menzingers

San Francisco · Great American Music HallWed, Oct 7Music
Arrows in Action – I Think We've Toured Here Before // [SF, CA]

Arrows in Action – I Think We've Toured Here Before // [SF, CA]

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From $33

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers

San Francisco · Chase CenterWed, Oct 7Sport
Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari

San Francisco · The IndependentWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From $42

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt · Oct 7

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreWed, Oct 7Music
Dua Saleh

Dua Saleh

San Francisco · Rickshaw StopWed, Oct 7Music
The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR

The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR

San Francisco · Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumThu, Oct 8Music
Jacob Alon

Jacob Alon

San Francisco · Swedish American HallThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ Free entry

Deer Tick

Deer Tick

San Francisco · The IndependentThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ From $36

Anna Graves

Anna Graves

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ From $28

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt · Oct 8

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreThu, Oct 8Music
Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

San Francisco · Chase CenterThu, Oct 8Music
Lloyd Cole

Lloyd Cole

San Francisco · The ChapelThu, Oct 8Music
My Morning Jacket

My Morning Jacket

San Francisco · The FillmoreThu, Oct 8Music
Ray Lau

Ray Lau

San Francisco · Punch Line Comedy Club - San FranciscoFri, Oct 9Culture & Art
The Rasmus

The Rasmus

San Francisco · August HallFri, Oct 9Music
Evangelia: The Paréa Tour with STOLAR, and Aristea Taptelis

Evangelia: The Paréa Tour with STOLAR, and Aristea Taptelis

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From $33

Mon Rovia - Bloodline Tour

Mon Rovia - Bloodline Tour

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreFri, Oct 9Music
ZARNA GARG: MILLION DOLLAR EXCUSES

ZARNA GARG: MILLION DOLLAR EXCUSES · Oct 10

San Francisco · Palace of Fine ArtsSat, Oct 10Culture & Art
DOMi & JD BECK - WHO ASKED? Tour

DOMi & JD BECK - WHO ASKED? Tour

San Francisco · Bimbo's 365 ClubSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From $40

Swapmeet

Swapmeet

San Francisco · Neck of the WoodsSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From $22

BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour

BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ Free entry

Devon Gilfillian

Devon Gilfillian

San Francisco · The IndependentSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From $32

Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings

Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings

San Francisco · Chase CenterSun, Oct 11Sport
ZARNA GARG: MILLION DOLLAR EXCUSES

ZARNA GARG: MILLION DOLLAR EXCUSES · Oct 11

San Francisco · Palace of Fine ArtsSun, Oct 11Culture & Art
D.R.I./ Scattered Guts/ TBA

D.R.I./ Scattered Guts/ TBA

San Francisco · Neck of the WoodsSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ From $25

Palace

Palace

San Francisco · WarfieldSun, Oct 11Music
Bonnie Raitt - Live 2026 with Special Guest Jon Cleary

Bonnie Raitt - Live 2026 with Special Guest Jon Cleary

San Francisco · The Theater at Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSun, Oct 11Music
Jacob Collier - The Light For Days Tour

Jacob Collier - The Light For Days Tour

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreSun, Oct 11Music
dublon

dublon

San Francisco · The IndependentSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ Free entry

Chayanne - Bailemos Otra Vez Tour

Chayanne - Bailemos Otra Vez Tour

San Francisco · Chase CenterMon, Oct 12Music
Santiago Cruz

Santiago Cruz

San Francisco · The IndependentMon, Oct 12Music

🎟️ From $53

KiNG MALA

KiNG MALA

San Francisco · The IndependentTue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ Free entry

LOVE SPELLS - LOVE IS THE LAW WORLD TOUR (SOLD OUT)

LOVE SPELLS - LOVE IS THE LAW WORLD TOUR (SOLD OUT)

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordTue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ Free entry

MARO: SO MUCH HAS CHANGED (MOVED FROM THE CASTRO)

MARO: SO MUCH HAS CHANGED (MOVED FROM THE CASTRO)

San Francisco · Bimbo's 365 ClubTue, Oct 13Music
Militarie Gun w/ Softcult

Militarie Gun w/ Softcult

San Francisco · The ChapelWed, Oct 14Music
Automatic

Automatic

San Francisco · The IndependentWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From $32

ZOLITA - THE HELL'S BELLES TOUR

ZOLITA - THE HELL'S BELLES TOUR

San Francisco · Rickshaw StopWed, Oct 14Music
Juice

Juice

San Francisco · The IndependentThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ Free entry

FIGHTMASTER

FIGHTMASTER

San Francisco · Bimbo's 365 ClubThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ Free entry

Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols

San Francisco · WarfieldThu, Oct 15Music
Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour

Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour · Oct 16

San Francisco · The MasonicFri, Oct 16Culture & Art
Young Miko - Late Checkout Tour

Young Miko - Late Checkout Tour

San Francisco · Chase CenterFri, Oct 16Music
World Famous Pets

World Famous Pets

San Francisco · Bimbo's 365 ClubFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ Free entry

RAWAYANA - ¿Dónde es el after? World Tour

RAWAYANA - ¿Dónde es el after? World Tour

San Francisco · Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumFri, Oct 16Music
Syd Taylor with Theo Moss (NEW DATE)

Syd Taylor with Theo Moss (NEW DATE)

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From $30

SiM - HOOMAN WORLD TOUR

SiM - HOOMAN WORLD TOUR

San Francisco · August HallFri, Oct 16Music
Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers

San Francisco · Chase CenterSat, Oct 17Sport
Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour

Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour · Oct 17

San Francisco · The MasonicSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
The Rush Tribute Project

The Rush Tribute Project

San Francisco · Palace of Fine ArtsSat, Oct 17Music
Iron & Wine

Iron & Wine

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreSat, Oct 17Music
moe.

moe.

San Francisco · The Regency BallroomSat, Oct 17Music
Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour · Oct 17

San Francisco · The Theater at Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSat, Oct 17Music
This is Lorelei

This is Lorelei

San Francisco · The IndependentSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From $32

Renny Conti - Split Second Tour with James Eichman

Renny Conti - Split Second Tour with James Eichman

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From $28

Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)

Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)

San Francisco · The MasonicSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
Lewis OfMan

Lewis OfMan

San Francisco · Bimbo's 365 ClubSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ Free entry

Blondshell - Scaring Strangers Tour

Blondshell - Scaring Strangers Tour

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreSun, Oct 18Music
Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour · Oct 18

San Francisco · The Theater at Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSun, Oct 18Music
Jessie Ware w/ DHRUV

Jessie Ware w/ DHRUV

San Francisco · WarfieldSun, Oct 18Music
Asha Banks

Asha Banks

San Francisco · The IndependentSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ From $29

A Berkeley Shakespeare One Night Stand

A Berkeley Shakespeare One Night Stand

San Francisco · Feinstein's at The NikkoMon, Oct 19Events

🎟️ From $35

Dinosaur Jr. Fall Tour 2026 With Special Guest Stef Chura

Dinosaur Jr. Fall Tour 2026 With Special Guest Stef Chura

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreMon, Oct 19Music
She Wants Revenge

She Wants Revenge

San Francisco · The Regency BallroomMon, Oct 19Music
Raaginder

Raaginder

San Francisco · The IndependentMon, Oct 19Music

🎟️ Free entry

Pertinence

Pertinence

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordMon, Oct 19Music

🎟️ From $30

SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOUR

SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOUR

San Francisco · The MasonicMon, Oct 19Music
The Wallflowers

The Wallflowers

San Francisco · The FillmoreMon, Oct 19Music
Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour

Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour

San Francisco · Chase CenterTue, Oct 20Music
almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreTue, Oct 20Music
New Constellations

New Constellations

San Francisco · The IndependentTue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From $69

Post Sex Nachos with Hannah Geller

Post Sex Nachos with Hannah Geller

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordTue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From $31

Bebe Stockwell

Bebe Stockwell

San Francisco · Rickshaw StopTue, Oct 20Music
Hovvdy

Hovvdy

San Francisco · The ChapelTue, Oct 20Music
Hazlett

Hazlett

San Francisco · August HallWed, Oct 21Music
Laura Veirs with Karl Blau

Laura Veirs with Karl Blau

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordWed, Oct 21Music

🎟️ From $28

Sawyer Hill

Sawyer Hill

San Francisco · The IndependentWed, Oct 21Music

🎟️ From $32

Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc.  Tour

Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc.  Tour

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreWed, Oct 21Music
Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreThu, Oct 22Music
City of the Sun

City of the Sun

San Francisco · The IndependentThu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From $32

Live 105 Presents: Rise Against: Ricochet 2026

Live 105 Presents: Rise Against: Ricochet 2026

San Francisco · The MasonicFri, Oct 23Music
Frankie Cosmos - Celebrating 10 Years of Next Thing

Frankie Cosmos - Celebrating 10 Years of Next Thing

San Francisco · The IndependentFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From $32

2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN SAN FRANCISCO

2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS]

San Francisco · The Theater at Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumFri, Oct 23Music
Justin Nozuka

Justin Nozuka

San Francisco · The ChapelFri, Oct 23Music
Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour 2026

Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour 2026

San Francisco · The FillmoreSat, Oct 24Music
Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour

Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour

San Francisco · The MasonicSat, Oct 24Music
Julia Wolf w/ Bee Blackwell

Julia Wolf w/ Bee Blackwell

San Francisco · WarfieldSat, Oct 24Music
Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026

Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026 · Oct 24

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreSat, Oct 24Music
Chief Keef - 21+

Chief Keef - 21+

San Francisco · The MidwaySat, Oct 24Music
Frog

Frog

San Francisco · The IndependentSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From $35

Marc Rebillet (21 and Over)

Marc Rebillet (21 and Over)

San Francisco · The MidwaySun, Oct 25Music
Amble

Amble

San Francisco · The FillmoreSun, Oct 25Music
Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

San Francisco · Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSun, Oct 25Music
Till I'm Dead Fest 2

Till I'm Dead Fest 2

San Francisco · Neck of the WoodsSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From $30

Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026

Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026 · Oct 25

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreSun, Oct 25Music
Everclear with American Hi-Fi

Everclear with American Hi-Fi

San Francisco · The IndependentSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From $136

Kishi Bashi: Sonderlust 10th Anniversary Tour

Kishi Bashi: Sonderlust 10th Anniversary Tour

San Francisco · The FillmoreMon, Oct 26Music
Blessing Offor - HEART SO REAL TOUR PT. 2

Blessing Offor - HEART SO REAL TOUR PT. 2

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordMon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ Free entry

BALTHVS

BALTHVS

San Francisco · The IndependentMon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ Free entry

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour · Oct 28

San Francisco · Chase CenterWed, Oct 28Music
The Wldlfe

The Wldlfe

San Francisco · The IndependentWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From $32

Slow Pulp

Slow Pulp · Oct 28

San Francisco · The FillmoreWed, Oct 28Music
10 Years of 6LACK Tour

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

San Francisco · The MasonicWed, Oct 28Music
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour · Oct 29

San Francisco · Chase CenterThu, Oct 29Music
Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026

Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026

San Francisco · August HallThu, Oct 29Music
Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordThu, Oct 29Music
Slow Pulp

Slow Pulp · Oct 29

San Francisco · The FillmoreThu, Oct 29Music
Freak Slug

Freak Slug

San Francisco · The IndependentThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ Free entry

Theo Katzman

Theo Katzman

San Francisco · The ChapelThu, Oct 29Music
Daði Freyr - Too Much, Not Enough

Daði Freyr - Too Much, Not Enough

San Francisco · The Castro TheatreFri, Oct 30Music
Francis of Delirium

Francis of Delirium

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From $30

Dilated Peoples

Dilated Peoples

San Francisco · The FillmoreFri, Oct 30Music
Katie Pruitt

Katie Pruitt

San Francisco · The ChapelFri, Oct 30Music
THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY · Oct 30

San Francisco · The MasonicFri, Oct 30Music
Galactic

Galactic

San Francisco · The FillmoreSat, Oct 31Music
Lime Garden (SOLD OUT)

Lime Garden (SOLD OUT)

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ Free entry

Stella Lefty

Stella Lefty

San Francisco · Bimbo's 365 ClubSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ Free entry

THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY · Oct 31

San Francisco · The MasonicSat, Oct 31Music
Parra for Cuva

Parra for Cuva

San Francisco · August HallSat, Oct 31Music
High Step Society

High Step Society

San Francisco · The IndependentSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ Free entry

Private Event

Private Event

San Francisco · Cafe Du NordSat, Oct 31Culture & Art
ZHU - ON THE MOVE - Halloween (21+ Event)

ZHU - ON THE MOVE - Halloween (21+ Event)

San Francisco · Gold Bar DistillerySat, Oct 31Music

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