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San Francisco Concerts in April 2025
by Jill Loeffler •
You will find a wide option of San Francisco concerts in April. Top live music shows this month include shows at the Chase Center, Fillmore, and the Warfield.
You will also find some great shows in Berkeley, San Jose and Oakland.
Venues in SF range from small, intimate options such as the Rickshaw Shop and August Hall to larger concert halls such as the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium that seats 7,000.
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Top San Francisco Concerts in April
You will find dozens of San Francisco concerts in April 2025. There are several shows on stage each night around town.
Here are just a few of the my top picks.
- 4/1: Chiodos at the Warfield
- 4/3: Bullet For My Valentine & Trivium at The Masonic
- 4/3: The Is Lorelei at Cafe Du Nord
- 4/4 & 4/5: SF Symphony, Titanic - Film with Live Orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall
- 4/4: Matt Nathanson at the Palace of Fine Arts
- 4/5: Daily Bread at The Regency Ballroom
- 4/8: Tindersticks at The Fillmore
- 4/10: Billy Hart at SFJAZZ Center - Joe Henderson Lab
- 4/10: The Avett Brothers at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- 4/22 & 4/23: Graham Nash at Bimbos 365 Club
- 4/22: Kylie Minogue at the Chase Center
- 4/25: Bruce Cockburn at the Palace of Fine Arts
- 4/26: Camper Van Beethoven at The Fillmore
- 4/26: Barry Can't Swim at the Warfield
Additional Shows at Top SF Venues
You will also find a variety of great San Francisco concerts in April at these top venues around town. Bill Graham and the Masonic are the two largest.
The Warfield and Fillmore are well known options and The Independent which is a local music lover favorite.
Top Bay Area Shows in April
In addition to the San Francisco concerts in April, you will also find some great shows at venues around the SF Bay Area. Berkeley, Oakland and San Jose all have large venues that draw in international artists all year long. Here are just a few of the top picks.
- 4/5: Patti LuPone at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley
- 4/18: The Wrecks at the UC Theatre in Berkeley
- 4/27: Barry Can't Swim at the Fox Theater in Oakland
- 4/30: Ha*Ash at the San Jose Civic in San Jose
SF Bay Area Concerts in April by City
You will also find other great SF Bay Area concerts in April in Berkeley, Oakland, and San Jose. Find additional details below.
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.
Tickets for San Francisco Concerts in April
You will find tickets to these San Francisco concerts in April in several places. Here are a few places to look for tickets for all shows.
Ticketmaster: This is one of the biggest ticket marketplaces for SF Bay Area and San Francisco concerts in April. They work directly with venues to sell tickets to all types of shows. Visit their site for tickets for upcoming concerts.
Ticketliquidator: If you are looking for better seats or tickets to sold out shows, then head over to Ticketliquidator. It's a third-party marketplace that offers tickets for everything in San Francisco and the SF Bay Area. I use them all the time and have found some amazing seats through their marketplace. They also guarantee their tickets, so you won't have to worry about buying through them. Visit their site for tickets to April concerts in SF.
San Francisco Concerts in April by Venue
Many of our top venues feature more than a dozen San Francisco concerts in April. You will find everything from hip hop to rock at these top venues.
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
Masonic Auditorium at Nob Hill Masonic Center
Address: 1111 California Street
Capacity: 3,165
Public Transit: California Cable Car, Bus #1
Warfield
Address: 982 Market Street
Capacity: 2,300
Public Transit: BART to Powell Street, Muni to Powell Street, Buses 6, 7, 9, 21
Fillmore
Address: 1805 Geary Boulevard
Capacity: 1,150
Public Transit: Buses 22 & 38
The Independent
Address: 628 Divisadero
Capacity: ~400, standing room only
Public Transit: Buses 5, 21, and 24
More Places to Listen to Live Music in April
Cherry Blossom Festival: Enjoy four full days of fun at this year's Cherry Blossom Festival. The event covers two weekends in April. It's one of the first celebrations of the spring and features traditional Japanese music, food, and entertainment. Click here to learn more!
SF Symphony: You will also find some amazing San Francisco concerts in April with the SF Symphony. They perform everything from the classics to movie scores from top films such as Star Wars, Batman, and E.T. Full schedule of upcoming performances on this up-to-date calendar.
SF Jazz Center: If you love jazz, make sure to head over to our new Jazz Center in Hayes Valley. They have a few stages with live jazz most nights of the week. Find their full calendar on their site.
San Francisco Concerts by Month
Bay Area Concerts by City
Other top cities around the SF Bay also have great concert venues. This month, three cities have some great shows for music lovers.
Berkeley
San Jose
Oakland
More Top Events in April
In addition to the San Francisco concerts in April, you will also find several other fun events and activities. Here are some of the most popular.
SF Giants Baseball: The SF Giants kick off their season in April in San Francisco. They play about a dozen home games each month from April - September. All games are played at Oracle Park in SF's SOMA District. Click here for this year's schedule and more details on attending a game.
San Francisco International Film Festival: One of the largest film festivals in San Francisco runs from mid-April to early May. The SF International Film Festival features hundreds of independent films from around the world. They range from documentaries to full length films. Click here for this year's dates and a full schedule of films.
April Events Calendar: Want to see additional events and activities? Visit the April calendar for a full list of SF's top events.
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