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Where to Catch a Show

Concert halls, theaters, clubs and amphitheaters around the Bay. Each one links to its own calendar, so you can see who’s playing. Looking for something this weekend? Browse events.

Region:All regionsSan FranciscoPeninsulaSouth BayEast Bay/Tri-ValleyNorth BaySanta Cruz
Type:All typesConcert hallTheaterClubAmphitheater / ArenaCollege theater

35 venues

Bankhead Theater
TheaterLivermore, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Bankhead Theater

The Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore is Livermore Valley Arts' performing arts center, presenting classical, jazz, blues, rock and world music, speakers, dance, opera and theater, and home to ten resident companies.

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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Concert hallSan Francisco

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is an 8,500-capacity arena on Civic Center Plaza, built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and run by Another Planet Entertainment, booking touring rock, indie, pop, R&B, electronic, K-pop and Latin acts.

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Cal Performances (Zellerbach Hall)
Concert hallBerkeley, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Cal Performances (Zellerbach Hall)

UC Berkeley's Cal Performances presents music, dance and theater at Zellerbach Hall and other campus venues through its fall-to-spring season. See the season calendar for dates and tickets.

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Castro Theatre
TheaterSan Francisco

Castro Theatre

The restored 1922 movie palace in the Castro, run by Another Planet Entertainment, books concerts, comedy, drag shows and film events year-round.

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Chabot College Performing Arts Center
College theaterHayward, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Chabot College Performing Arts Center

Chabot College's performing arts complex in Hayward, centered on the 1,432-seat Reed L. Buffington Visual & Performing Arts Center, with a black-box Stage One and a 99-seat Recital Hall. It hosts college theater and music plus touring and community concerts, dance and comedy.

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Chase Center
Amphitheater / ArenaSan Francisco

Chase Center

Chase Center is the arena in San Francisco's Mission Bay that is home to the Golden State Warriors and hosts close to 200 events a year, including touring concerts, comedy and family shows.

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Curran Theatre
TheaterSan Francisco

Curran Theatre

The Curran is a historic 1,600-seat theater on Geary Street in the Theater District, run by ATG/BroadwaySF. Between Broadway runs it books concerts, film-with-orchestra screenings, comedy, dance and family shows.

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Davies Symphony Hall
Concert hallSan Francisco

Davies Symphony Hall

Home of the San Francisco Symphony since 1980, the 2,739-seat Davies Symphony Hall in the Civic Center hosts symphony programs, visiting artists, film-with-orchestra concerts, speakers and holiday shows.

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Felton Music Hall
ClubFelton, Santa Cruz

Felton Music Hall

A music hall on Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz Mountains town of Felton, booking touring and local acts across genres, with an in-house kitchen and bar.

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Firehouse Arts Center
TheaterPleasanton, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Firehouse Arts Center

The Firehouse Arts Center is the City of Pleasanton's arts center in downtown Pleasanton, with a theater for concerts, plays and performances and the Harrington Gallery.

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Fox Theater
TheaterOakland, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Fox Theater

The Fox Theater is a 1928 movie palace in Uptown Oakland, restored and reopened in 2009 as a 2,800-capacity live music venue run by Another Planet Entertainment.

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Freight & Salvage
ClubBerkeley, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Freight & Salvage

Freight & Salvage is a nonprofit music venue in Downtown Berkeley, founded in 1968, presenting traditional and roots music from around the world along with classes and workshops.

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Golden Gate Theatre
TheaterSan Francisco

Golden Gate Theatre

A 1920s theater in San Francisco's Theater District run by BroadwaySF, staging touring Broadway shows, revivals and special live events. See the venue's calendar for everything coming up.

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Greek Theatre
Amphitheater / ArenaBerkeley, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Greek Theatre

The Greek Theatre is UC Berkeley's 1903 outdoor amphitheater in the Berkeley hills, with a seasonal lineup of touring concerts presented by Another Planet Entertainment.

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Moe's Alley
ClubSanta Cruz

Moe's Alley

A 21-and-over live music club on Commercial Way in Santa Cruz's east side, booking touring and local roots, reggae, blues, rock, hip-hop and world music acts.

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Oakland Arena
Amphitheater / ArenaOakland, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Oakland Arena

Oakland Arena is the indoor arena at the Oakland Coliseum complex in East Oakland, booking touring concerts, family shows and other large events.

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Orpheum Theatre
TheaterSan Francisco

Orpheum Theatre

A historic Beaux-Arts theater on Market Street run by BroadwaySF, home to touring Broadway musicals, plays and occasional concerts, comedy and live events. See the venue's calendar for everything coming up.

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Paramount Theatre
TheaterOakland, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre is a restored Art Deco theater in downtown Oakland, on the National Register of Historic Places, that is home to Oakland Symphony and Oakland Ballet and hosts concerts, comedy, dance and classic films.

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Quarry Amphitheater
Amphitheater / ArenaSanta Cruz

Quarry Amphitheater

UC Santa Cruz's outdoor amphitheater, the largest outdoor venue with a stage and seating in the Santa Cruz area, hosting touring concerts, campus events and film screenings.

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Rio Theatre
TheaterSanta Cruz

Rio Theatre

A former single-screen movie house on Soquel Avenue turned live venue, booking touring musicians, comedians, author talks and film programs.

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SFJAZZ Center
Concert hallSan Francisco

SFJAZZ Center

SFJAZZ Center in Hayes Valley is a nonprofit jazz venue presenting jazz and related music year-round in its main hall and smaller room.

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The Catalyst
ClubSanta Cruz

The Catalyst

Downtown Santa Cruz rock club on Pacific Avenue booking touring and local acts across reggae, rock, hip-hop, electronic and folk in its main room and the smaller Atrium.

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The Masonic
Concert hallSan Francisco

The Masonic

The Masonic is a Live Nation-run auditorium on Nob Hill at 1111 California St. that books touring rock, pop, country and hip-hop acts, comedy and special events.

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The UC Theatre
ClubBerkeley, East Bay/Tri-Valley

The UC Theatre

The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall is a 1,400-capacity nonprofit, all-ages music venue in Downtown Berkeley, booking local, national and international artists.

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The Warfield
TheaterSan Francisco

The Warfield

The Warfield is a 2,250-capacity theater on Market Street that opened in 1922 as a vaudeville and movie palace and has been a rock concert venue since 1979; it books touring bands and comedians.

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Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Amphitheater / ArenaConcord, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Toyota Pavilion at Concord is an outdoor amphitheater in Concord holding up to 12,500 people, with a seasonal lineup of touring concerts booked by Live Nation.

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Yoshi's
ClubOakland, East Bay/Tri-Valley

Yoshi's

Yoshi's is a jazz club and restaurant at Jack London Square in Oakland with nightly shows spanning jazz, R&B, soul and funk.

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