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San Francisco Concerts in October 2023
by Jill Loeffler •
Updated: August 31, 2023
San Francisco concerts in October 2023 include a number of great shows at the Chase Center, the Fillmore, and the Masonic. You will also find top shows at venues such as the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, The Great American Music Hall, and Bimbo's 365.
Around the Bay Area you will find top concerts in cities such as Oakland, San Jose, and Berkeley. You'll find top performances at the SAP Center, the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, and the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.
More live music options this month include our annual outdoor street fairs and festivals, performances by the SF Symphony and Broadway musicals.
Scroll down for a full concert calendar this month in SF and all around the Bay Area.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page.
Top San Francisco Concerts in October
Click the links below to find ticketing details about these top San Francisco concerts in October.
9/30 & 10/1: Portola Music Festival featuring Eric Prydz, Skrillex, and more at Pier 80
10/5: Polyphia at the Warfield, find tickets
10/7 & 10/8: 6LACK at The Masonic, find tickets
10/8: RBD at the Chase Center, find tickets
10/10: Everclear and The Ataris at August Hall
10/11: Peter Gabriel at the Chase Center, find tickets
10/13 & 10/14: Breakaway Music Festival Bay Area at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
10/14: Macklemore at The Masonic, find tickets
10/17: Janelle Monae at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, find tickets
10/21: Dean Lewis at The Fillmore
10/26: SZA at the Chase Center, find tickets
>> Additional events in October in SF
>> More fun things to do this month
Shows at Top SF Venues
Click these links for a list of San Francisco concerts in October for each venue.
Top Bay Area Concerts in October
Here are a few additional concerts in the Bay Area this October. Click the links below for ticketing information.
- 10/2: Pat Benatar at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA, find tickets
- 10/6: RBD at the SAP Center in San Jose, find tickets
- 10/9: Joji and Kenny Beats at the Oakland Arena, find tickets
- 10/9 - 10/11: The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, find tickets
- 10/13: Peso Pluma at the SAP Center in San Jose, find tickets
- 10/14 & 10/20: Kenny Loggins at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA, find tickets
SF Bay Area Concerts by City
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 Halloween Weekend
You will find a variety of San Francisco and bay area concerts in October during Halloween weekend. Some will have a Halloween theme and all offer an unforgettable time during this popular holiday.
Feel free to come dressed in your favorite costume or just dressed as yourself.
Saturday, October 28
Bright Light Social Hour at the Cafe Du Nord, find tickets
RL Grime at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, find tickets
Ziwe Fumudoh at Bimbos 365 Club, find tickets
Sunday, October 29
Frankie and The Witch Fingers at the Rickshaw Stop
Deer Tick at The Independent, find tickets
Kim Petras at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, find tickets
Tuesday, October 31
Doja Cat & Doechii at the Chase Center, find tickets
DJ Shadow at 1015 Folsom Street, find tickets
Leisure at The Independent, find tickets
Agar Agar at The Great American Music Hall, find tickets
>> 21 and over parties this Halloween
>> More fun things to do on Halloween
Where to Find Tickets to San Francisco Concerts in October
Ticketmaster
You will find great tickets for San Francisco concerts in October on Ticketmaster. They offer tickets at venues such as the Warfield, the Masonic Auditorium at Nob Hill Masonic Center, and The Fillmore.
>> Find tickets to upcoming concerts on Ticketmaster
Festivals with Live Music this Month
In addition to San Francisco concerts in October at local music venues, you will also find live music at some of our fun festivals. Here are a few places offering live music and concerts this month.
Castro Street Fair
The Castro Street Fair is an annual event the first Sunday of October. It's a street fair that celebrates the LGBTQ community. The event features live music from local and international artists supporting the LGBTQ community.
>> More details about this year's event
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
One of the most popular music festivals in October is Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. The event offers 3 days of live, free music in Golden Gate Park. The event features both local and internationally recognized artists. Previous performers include Cyndi Lauper, Chris Isaak, and Emmylou Harris.
>> More about attending this year's event
San Francisco Concerts in October 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
Learn 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 details about seeing a show at the Masonic.
Warfield
Address: 982 Market Street
Capacity: 2,300
Public Transit: BART to Powell Street, Muni to Powell Street, Buses 6, 7, 9, 21
Details to see a show at the Warfield.
Fillmore
Address: 1805 Geary Boulevard
Capacity: 1,150
Public Transit: Buses 22 & 38
More about shows 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
Enjoy a performance by the SF Opera. Each October, they perform several shows including classics such as Carmen, Madame Butterfly, and Don Giovanni.
>> This month's calendar of SF Opera performances
SF Jazz Center
The SF Jazz Center is another spot where you will find San Francisco concerts in October. They offer several performances a week from both local and internationally known artists.
>> Visit their site for this month's calendar
SF Symphony
You can also head over to the SF Symphony for additional San Francisco concerts in October. They perform both classic pieces as well as scores for popular movies.
Musicals
Watch Broadway musicals at either the Orpheum or the Golden Gate Theater. Both offer a variety of performances each month. In addition, you will find a few smaller theaters with productions that run several times a week.
>> See this month's calendar of musicals
San Francisco Concert Calendars by Month
Bay Area Concerts by City
Berkeley
Concord
Oakland
San Jose
Mountain View
Other Fun Things to Do in October in San Francisco
In addition to these San Francisco concerts in October, 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.
Halloween: SF is THE place to be to celebrate Halloween. Every year, you will find several 21+ parties, 21+ cruises, kids activities, and other events such as theater, opera, and more. Click here for details on this year's events.
Fleet Week: One of the biggest events every fall is Fleet Week. This event offers a free airshow featuring the Blue Angels on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, a chance to step aboard naval ships, and more. Click here for details on this year's event.
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