San Francisco Music Venues

The Independent SF

The Independent SF

The home of the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Journey and more, the backdrop of the Summer of Love and home to some amazing music venues from large to small, San Francisco has a rich musical history. Large music venues like Oracle Arena, Shoreline Amphitheater, Chase Center and The Greek Theater bring popular acts to the Bay Area all year long, but if you prefer to get up close and personal with the acts at smaller music venues, then San Francisco has a lot to offer. Great American Music Hall, Rickshaw Stop, Bottom of the Hill, The Independent and more all offer an intimate setting with some amazing talent performing on their stages. 

Located in San Francisco’s NOPA District, The Independent officially opened in 2004. The venue doesn’t look like much without a crowd and performers on stage, just a small, dark 500 person venue with a large stage and a bar in the back. However, The Independent SF is anything but basic. They have state of the art lighting and sound and the massive stage surrounded by a large center viewing area and elevated sections on each side, which ultimately provide one of the best concert viewing experiences you will ever have. There literally isn’t a bad spot in the house so you will be able to see everything from the lead singer to the drums in the back. Despite only having room for 500, the venue is a popular spot for major artists to perform intimate shows for their fans. Over the years, artists like John Legend, The Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, LCD Soundsystem, Imagine Dragons, Zedd, Vampire Weekend and more have taken the stage at The Independent. 

If you are looking for a great place to see some live music in San Francisco, The Independent should be at the top of your list.

THE INDEPENDENT SF

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Neighborhood

NOPA

Address

628 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117

website

http://theindependentsf.com

Phone

415-771-1421

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múm / with Mr. Silla – The Independent

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Jeremy Jordan & Age of Madness / with Homestyle Dinner Rolls- The Independent

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Balu Brigada – Portal (Late Show) The Independent SF

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Rival Schools & Narrow Head / with Graham Hunt- The Independent SF

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The Good Fight 10 Year Anniversary Tour / Oddisee

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James Vickery at The Independent San Francsico

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Covet at The Independent SF

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Johnny Stimson at The Independent San Francisco

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DURRY with Gully Boys at The Independent

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Oliver Hazard x The Last Revel: Head West at The Independent

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Isabella Lovestory with Cece Natalie, Ali RQ – The Independent

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Aidan Bissett with Zach Hood, Lulu Simon at The Independent

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Superchunk with Case Oats at The Independent SF

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The Army, The Navy at The Independent

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Frost Children with DJ Thank You at The Independent SF

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Oklou with Cecile Believe at The Independent

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quinnie – The Paper Doll Tour at The Independent SF

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KNEECAP with Bricknasty at The Independent

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Ela Minus at The Independent San Francisco

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Water From Your Eyes with Dutch Interior, Marbled Eye- The Independent

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Willi Carlisle with Olive Klug at The Independent

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Felly with Breakup Shoes at The Independent SF

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Good Neighbours at The Independent San Francisco

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Ethan Regan with Palmyra at The Independent

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A Very Special Evening With Pete Yorn at The Independent

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Waylon Wyatt – Out of the Blue Tour at The Independent

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Home is Where with Michael Cera Palin, Young Jesus, Gingerbee – The Independent

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Smallpools – LOVETAP! 10th Anniversary Tour at The Independent

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Yaelokre (Early Show) at The Independent San Francisco

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