See yourself here at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center! Join us for this behind-the-scenes tour for a unique glimpse into some of San Francisco's most historic venues. We'll start in the Veterans Building to check out the Herbst Theatre, The Green Room, and the Wilsey Center. Then we'll head next door to the War Memorial Opera House, home to the San Francisco Opera & San Francisco Ballet. We'll conclude the tour at Davies Symphony Hall, home to the San Francisco Symphony.

Join Managers Garrett Blanchard and Raul Rangel for a guided walking tour of San Francisco’s newly renovated Castro Theatre, showcasing its restored historic architecture, upgraded amenities, and revitalized cultural spaces. Learn about the theater’s storied past, its role in LGBTQ+ history, and the vision behind its next era as a modern community and performance hub.

This is an invite-only event.

What songs tell your life story? SF Standard's "Life in Seven Songs" podcast asks this question of some of the world’s most fascinating people. Through seven songs, guests ranging from Sam Altman to Margaret Cho to Jony Ive reveal the milestones — and the music — that have shaped their lives. In this special live taping, host Sophie Bearman interviews a soon-to-be-announced Bay Area musician about their seven songs and life story. Join us for a special evening of laughter, music and discussion.

This event will feature a concert and conversation by Community Music Center’s Mariachi CMC, a community based ensemble that explores the history and the different musical styles of Mariachi. Mariachi CMC will perform from its repertoire of traditional Mariachi music and instructors will  talk about how they approach teaching specific cultural traditions, work with students of different generations, and engage their students with community celebrations and activities.

Chris McGrew will be set up in the legendary Hyde Street Studio C (akaWally’s HydeOut) recording drums with Jaime Durr engineering as they track songs for selected artists. They will discuss their choices in a workshop setting.

The vinyl revival is a massive opportunity for artists to connect with fans and experience their music in a meaningful way, but the manufacturing process is an antiquated and complex process that can overwhelm artists. HOT WAX proposes a high-value, two-hour workshop and panel designed to de-mystify the production, distribution and release process. Teaching artists and independent labels, everything they need to know about successfully utilizing vinyl for their career in the modern age.

A curated panel discussion based on the SF/Bay Area music scene.

As the cost of living and creating in San Francisco continues to rise, artists and cultural workers are being pushed further to the margins, threatening the very creative ecosystem that defines the city. This candid conversation brings together leaders from government, real estate development, artist advocacy, and the music and creative industries to examine the challenges facing artists today and explore innovative strategies for keeping creative communities rooted in San Francisco and the Bay.

Experience the world of the DJ as we activate the space adjacent to the Exploratorium during their After Dark Thursday Nights program.

Best in The Bay is a highly curated music showcase and entertainment industry night bringing out The Bay's best and brightest across music, entertainment, media, and nightlife. Come see live performances featuring rising artists in The Bay, while connecting with professional creatives in a lively environment! Whether you're a fellow artist trying to meet new collaborators, a talent scout searching for the next star, an industry exec looking to build key partnerships, or you're just a fan of good vibes and great music, this is where it's at! Join us for our biggest night of the year as part of SF Music Week's official programming - you're not going to want to miss this!

SFSOUNDS is an intimate live recording concert that blends performance, storytelling, and connection. Featuring two acts from local Black and Brown independent artists, this unique experience invites the audience to sit close to the musicians and immerse themselves in the performance through high-quality wireless headphones — creating a “silent disco” style concert that feels deeply personal and engaging.

Enjoy live music with San Francisco Public Library's Bay Beats artist Rent Romus (saxophone) & Eli Knowles (vocals, keyboard) playing romantic jazz ballads and slow, ambient music in a stunning venue.

Anna Hillburg has spent several years making music in the Bay Area. As a singer, songwriter, trumpet, guitar, drum, and bass player she has contributed to acts such as Shannon and The Clams, The Dodos, The Moore Brothers, Will Sprott, Dream Date, Greg Ashley, Shannon Shaw and her All Star Buddy Band and more. She spent her teenage years playing with the All American Band at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Hillburg graduated from the highly selective Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where she was awarded the Lew and Edie Wasserman Award as the school’s top instrumentalist. After graduating she came to the Bay Area to study music at UC Berkeley, where she was a member of the University’s symphony. She spent her 20’s and early 30’s touring with several different bands in the US and Europe before becoming a music teacher to students of all ages. After her 2013 self-titled album, Hillburg went on to release “Really Real” in 2018, gaining even more accreditation and praise as a songwriter on her own. She has once again joined Bay Area members of Extra Classic, The Dodos, and Chime School in 2023 to release her third solo album, ironically entitled “Tired Girls.” In 2025, she released the lauded synth pop EP, Dangerously Impressionable, a collaboration with her partner Bill Rousseau. Drawing inspiration from Madonna to Moroder and everything in between.

SFSOUNDS is an intimate live recording concert that blends performance, storytelling, and connection. Featuring two acts from local Black and Brown independent artists, this unique experience invites the audience to sit close to the musicians and immerse themselves in the performance through high-quality wireless headphones — creating a “silent disco” style concert that feels deeply personal and engaging.

Come check out live music and grab some complimentary adult bevies to celebrate SF Music Week. Check out San Franpsycho's newest art show and grab some gear!

Join us at the Stern Grove Festival site for coffee and bagels at the historic Trocadero House, meet our team, hear about our storied history and explore the nation’s longest-running free music festival on a guided tour of the Grove.

SF Music Week 2nd Annual Record Swap at Harlan Records. Local music collectors and vendors come together to share, swap, swell and buy vinyl fidelity. Enjoy good music, good drink and good vibrations.

This free event at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell will kick off our 2026 season and feature 3 amazing female fronted local bands: Lucky Break at 12:15, Grooblin at 1:00 and Gloomy June at 2:00 pm Presented by Illuminate the Arts

Come check out live music and grab some complimentary adult bevies to celebrate SF Music Week. Check out San Franpsycho's newest art show and grab some gear!