Noise Pop Festival

Time for some amazing live music! The Noise Pop Festival 2026 is coming to San Francisco from February 19th to March 1st, marking another year of this indie music festival. Celebrated for its eclectic lineup that spans genres from indie rock and electronic to hip-hop and jazz, Noise Pop has become a beacon for music lovers seeking to discover the next big thing in the underground and emerging music scene.

Noise Pop Festival 2026 promises an even more exciting selection of performances. The event prides itself on showcasing a mix of established artists alongside up-and-coming talent, offering something for every type of music enthusiast. The unique festival takes place at a variety of great San Francisco music venues.

Whether you’re a die-hard indie fan or simply in search of a music-filled escape, Noise Pop Festival 2026 invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of San Francisco’s music scene. Come experience the unforgettable atmosphere, discover new favorite artists & celebrate the independent spirit that defines Noise Pop.

Noise Pop Festival Details:

Dates: February 19 to March 1

Locations: Various venues in San Francisco

Website: https://noisepopfest.com/

Daily Lineups:

Feb 12

vs self
Great American Music Hall

Feb 19

The Pains Of Being Pure Of Heart (Night 1)
Rickshaw Stop

New Jazz Underground (Night 1)
SF Jazz

TOBACCO
Public Works

Phil Manzanera Book Signing
Great American Music Hall

Feb 20

Puzzle + Enjoy
The UC Theatre

Tropa Magica
Kilowatt

The Pains Of Being Pure Of Heart
Rickshaw Stop

New Jazz Underground (Night 2)
SF Jazz

Christopher Owens
Swedish American Hall

Marie Davidson
Public Works

Hudson Freeman
Bottom of the Hill

Feb 21

DeVotchKa: Tribute to the Music of Little Miss Sunshine
Gray Area

Glitterer
Cafe Du Nord

Giraffage & Chrome Sparks
Public Works

Death Valley Girls
Kilowatt

Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
Bottom of the Hill

Feb 22

Wisp
Great American Music Hall

J. Robbins plays Burning Airlines
Bottom of the Hill

Feb 23

The Joy Formidable
Swedish American Hall

Stephen Malkmus
Great American Music Hall

Feb 24

rum.gold
Rickshaw Stop (Popscene Show)

Vortxz
Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Playboy Manbaby
Kilowatt

Feb 25

Niis
Kilowatt

BEL
Cafe Du Nord

Cleo Reed (2 Shows)
SF Jazz

Yellow Days
Great American Music Hall

Sugar Candy Mountain
Rickshaw Stop

Hot Flash Heat Wave
Bottom of the Hill

Feb 26

SML
SF Jazz

Shannon Shaw & Friends (KQED Live)
KQED HQ

Carpool Tunnel
Bottom of the Hill

Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas
Kilowatt

ESPRIT (George Clanton)
Gray Area

Pinback + Bayonne
The UC Theatre

Winston Surfshirt
Rickshaw Stop (Popscene Show)

cupcakKe
Public Works

The Fiery Furnaces
The Chapel

Summer Salt
Great American Music Hall

Feb 27

SML
SF Jazz

clipping.
The UC Theatre

Tortoise (Night 1)
Great American Music Hall

Lyrics Born
Gray Area

Jamie Fine
Brick & Mortar Music Hall (Popscene Show)

Shannon Shaw
Kilowatt

Feb 28

Clover County
Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Tortoise (Night 2)
Great American Music Hall

Hugo de la Lune (2 Shows)
SF Jazz

Illuminati Hotties play FREE IH
Bottom of the Hill

The Family Crest
Swedish American Hall

Beats Antique
The UC Theatre

CFCF
Kilowatt

Jay Som
Gray Area

An Evening With Sun Ra Arkestra (Two Nights)
The Chapel

Eleni Drake
4 Star Theater

illuminati hotties Early Show
Bottom of the Hill

Mar 1

Veotis Latchison (2 Shows)
SF Jazz

P.E.E. + Nuzzle
Bottom of the Hill

Rogue Wave Early Show with Meric Long
Swedish American Hall

Rogue Wave Late Show with Caleb Nichols
Swedish American Hall

Julie Doiron
4 Star Theater

Rogér Fakhr
Rickshaw Stop

Esther Rose
Kilowatt

Mexican Slum Rats
The Independent

An Evening With Sun Ra Arkestra
The Chapel

Black Marble
Great American Music Hall

Noise Pop is one of San Francisco’s most beloved and enduring annual music events, a true celebration of independent arts and culture that’s been going strong for over three decades. What started as a single-night indie-rock showcase has evolved into an epic 11-day, multi-venue festival spanning February 19 to March 1, 2026, featuring more than 160 bands and artists across 25+ venues throughout the city. It’s a great way way to dive into the Bay Area’s music scene. You can go from intimate clubs like the Rickshaw Stop and Great American Music Hall to larger spots and even special pop-ups, while discovering emerging talents, cult favorites & new sounds in indie rock, electronic, jazz, hip-hop, experimental, and beyond. The festival’s badge system offers incredible value, granting access to nearly every show, party, and happy hour for an affordable way to experience non-stop live music in San Francisco.

The 2026 Noise Pop Festival offers a great lineup that mixes influential veterans with trending newcomers. Standout headliners and highlights include post-rock legends Tortoise, experimental hip-hop duo clipping., global fusion act Beats Antique, cinematic world-music ensemble DeVotchKa, indie darlings The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (with multiple shows due to demand), electronic innovators Giraffage & Chrome Sparks, coldwave artist Black Marble, Bay Area hip-hop icon Lyrics Born, psych-punk rockers Death Valley Girls, and boundary pushers like CupcakKe, Pinback, Rogue Wave, Jay Som, Bayonne, Tobacco, illuminati hotties, The Joy Formidable, Puzzle + Enjoy (solo projects from The Garden), and many more—including local gems and reunions like P.E.E.’s first performance in years. It’s a perfect kickoff or extension to the month’s festivities, blending discovery, nostalgia and pure music adventure in classic San Francisco style.