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San Francisco Concerts in December 2023
by Jill Loeffler •
Updated: July 24, 2023
San Francisco concerts in December 2023 include shows at the Bill Graham Auditorium, the Chase Center, The Masonic, and others.
My calendar also includes top shows in Berkeley, Oakland, and San Jose.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page.
Looking for NYE concerts? Click here to find an updated list of who is performing in 2023.
Top San Francisco Concerts in December
12/1: Aerosmith & The Black Crows at the Chase Center, find tickets
12/2: Pink Martini at the SFJAZZ Center, find tickets
12/3: Depeche Mode at the Chase Center, find tickets
12/9: San Francisco Symphony: Jonathan Cohen - Handel's Messiah at Davies Symphony Hall, find tickets
12/10 & 12/12: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at the Chase Center, find tickets
12/12: Tommy Emmanuel at the Palace of Fine Arts, find tickets
12/15: Stevie Nicks at the Chase Center, find tickets
12/22 & 12/23: SF Symphony: Lawrence Loh - A Charlie Brown Christmas at Davies Symphony Hall, find tickets
More Shows at Top SF Venues
Click these links for a list of San Francisco concerts in December for each venue listed below.
Top Bay Area Concerts in December
12/4: Aerosmith & The Black Crowes at the SAP Center, find tickets
12/6: The Trilogy Tour: Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & Ricky Martin at the SAP Center in San Jose, find tickets
12/9: Marca Registrada at the SAP Center in San Jose, find tickets
12/17: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus: Holiday Spectacular at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, find tickets
12/23: Anita Baker at the Oakland Arena, find tickets
SF Bay Area Concerts by City
You will also find many great concert venues all around the SF Bay Area. Click the links below to find a list of top SF Bay Area concerts.
In addition to the San Francisco concerts in October, you will also find great live music venues all around the SF Bay Area. Here are just a few of the top locations. Click the links for a schedule of top shows in each city.
Concerts for NYE
TBD
>> Find tickets to these and other shows on NYE in SF
>> More things to do on New Year's Eve
>> 21+ parties on New Year's Eve
Where to Find Tickets to San Francisco Concerts in December
Ticketmaster
If you are looking for tickets to San Francisco concerts in December, the first place to look it on Ticketmaster. They offer first run tickets to many of the top shows each month.
>> Find tickets on Ticketmaster for December
TicketLiquidator
If you are looking for tickets to sold out shows, then I recommend checking out the selection of tickets on TicketLiquidator. They offer tickets from 3rd parties and have a huge selection. It's also a great place to look if you don't like the seats available on Ticketmaster.
>> Find tickets to December concerts on TicketLiquidator
San Francisco Concerts in December by Venue
Chase Center
Address: Mission Bay Blocks 29-32
Capacity: ~18,000
Public Transit: KT (Mission Rock or UCSF/Mission Bay stops)
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Address: 99 Grove Street near City Hall
Capacity: ~7,000
Public Transit: BART to Civic Center, Muni to Van Ness, Buses 6, 7, 9, 21, 47, 49
>> More about shows at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Masonic Auditorium at Nob Hill Masonic Center
Address: 1111 California Street
Capacity: 3,165
Public Transit: California Cable Car, Bus #1
>> More about shows at the Masonic in Nob Hill
Warfield
Address: 982 Market Street
Capacity: 2,300
Public Transit: BART to Powell Street, Muni to Powell Street, Buses 6, 7, 9, 21
>> Additional details to see a show at the Warfield
Fillmore
Address: 1805 Geary Boulevard
Capacity: 1,150
Public Transit: Buses 22 & 38
>> Find details to see a show at the Fillmore
The Independent
Address: 628 Divisadero
Capacity: ~400, standing room only
Public Transit: Buses 5, 21, and 24
More Concerts & Live Music in SF
SF Opera
This December, you can also catch a show with the SF Opera. Each December, they perform more than a dozen shows such as Madame Butterfly, Rigoletto, and The Barber of Seville.
>> This month's calendar of SF Opera performances
SF Jazz Center
Head over to the SF Jazz Center for a night of live music and fun. This newly build, modern facility is located near the Civic Center performing arts area. You can see a show here most nights of the week.
>> Visit their site for this month's calendar
SF Symphony
Another place to hear San Francisco concerts in December is at Davies Symphony Hall. This is where the SF Symphony perform several times each month. They perform fun movie scores as well as classics.
Musicals
If you love Broadway shows, then don't miss out on your chance to see one during your stay in San Francisco. Our SF musicals calendar offers one to two Broadway shows each month as well as dozens of other musicals.
>> See this month's calendar of musicals
San Francisco Concert Calendars by Month
Bay Area Concerts by City
The calendar of San Francisco concerts in December is full of great shows. You will also find additional, larger acts in venues all around the SF Bay. Here are more options this month.
Berkeley
Oakland
San Jose
Other Fun Things to Do in December in San Francisco
In addition to these San Francisco concerts in December, you will find many other fun things to do this month in SF and the Bay Area. Here are just a few to get you started with your planning.
SF Ballet Nutcracker: The SF Ballet Company was the first to perform the Nutcracker in the US. Today, their show is a must see each December. Find a full schedule and ticketing information here.
Christmas & Holiday Lights: Each year, San Francisco lights up with beautiful Christmas and holiday decor. This month, you get the chance to see lights all around SF. Top picks include Union Square, Pier 39, City Hall, and a few local houses that go all out. Find a list of my favorites here.
More Fun Things to Do in December: Not only will you find plenty of San Francisco concerts in December, but you will find dozens of other fun things to do too. They include cruises, holiday lights tours, food tours, day trips, and so much more. Find 50+ ideas for your time in SF this December.
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