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
Neighborhood
NOPA
Address
628 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
website
Phone
415-771-1421
EXPLORE EVENTS
Upcoming San Francisco Events
07
November
2025
Ethan Regan with Palmyra at The Independent
09
November
2025
A Very Special Evening With Pete Yorn at The Independent
10
November
2025
Waylon Wyatt – Out of the Blue Tour at The Independent
11
November
2025
Home is Where with Michael Cera Palin, Young Jesus, Gingerbee – The Independent
14
November
2025
Smallpools – LOVETAP! 10th Anniversary Tour at The Independent
16
November
2025
Yaelokre (Early Show) at The Independent San Francisco
16
November
2025
Yaelokre The Foreward Tour (Late Show) at The Independent
18
November
2025
Madi Diaz – The Fatal Optimist Tour at The Independent
19
November
2025
Joel Sunny at The Independent San Francisco
20
November
2025
Tei Shi at The Independent San Francisco
21
November
2025
GEE LEE at The Independent SF
22
November
2025
DARGZ at The Independent San Francisco
02
December
2025
Vincent Lima with Sydney Ross Mitchell at The Independent
03
December
2025
Anna of the North – Lover’s Tour at The Independent SF
04
December
2025
Sydney Rose with Clover County – I Know What I Want Tour – The Independent
09
December
2025
Foxwarren with Hannah Frances at The Independent
10
December
2025
Post Animal with Chanpan at The Independent SF
12
December
2025
The Frights with Liily, Buddha Trixie at The Independent SF
13
December
2025
Luvcat- Lipstick & Pearls Tour at The Independent
14
December
2025
Rejjie Snow at The Independent San Francisco
20
December
2025
Xavier Omär – Hunnymoon Mountain Tour at The Independent
27
January
2026
Yseult – MENTAL TOUR at The Independent San Francisco
02
February
2026
Ruston Kelly with verygently – Pale, Through the Window Tour – The Independent SF
18
February
2026
Odezenne at The Independent San Francisco
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