Great American Music Hall
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4.7 (1,712)Built in 1907, this ornate concert hall pairs detailed ceiling frescoes with an intimate atmosphere for modern acts.
Description
Built right after the 1907 earthquake, this concert hall pairs detailed ceiling frescoes and a wrap-around balcony with outstanding acoustics for modern mainstream acts. The ornately crafted interior and spacious main floor offer a surprisingly intimate live music experience, though the room can grow quite warm during performances.
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Upcoming events
Danny L HarleNov 5 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoCity Surf Project Presents Dark N StormyNov 6 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoFoy Vance — live music at Great American Music HallNov 8 · 19:00 PSTSan FranciscoRio Amor — live music at Great American Music HallNov 10 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoJake Xerxes FussellNov 11 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoRussian Circles — live music at Great American Music HallNov 12 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoZENEFIT 2026: A NIGHT OF SONIC EXPLORATION & DEEP LISTENINGNov 13 · 19:00 PSTSan FranciscoPRAYERS — live music at Great American Music HallNov 16 · 19:30 PSTSan FranciscoARMORED SAINT/ METAL CHURCHNov 17 · 19:00 PSTSan FranciscoSueco — live music at Great American Music HallNov 18 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoJayski and the Dawn featuring Jay Lane and Dave EllisNov 20 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoAn evening with Andrew McMahon and his pianoNov 21 · 19:00 PSTSan FranciscoDivine Offering: Celebrating the Legacy of Alice ColtraneNov 22 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoAndre Nickatina — live music at Great American Music HallNov 25 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoEMMA RUTH RUNDLENov 27 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoZepparella the Led Zeppelin PowerhouseNov 28 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoA John Waters XmasNov 30 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoThe Strike — live music at Great American Music HallDec 9 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoMATT HANSEN — live music at Great American Music HallDec 13 · 20:00 PSTSan Francisco82MAJOR — live music at Great American Music HallDec 17 · 19:00 PSTSan FranciscoThe Mother Hips Annual Holiday ShowDec 18 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoOakland Interfaith Gospel ChoirDec 24 · 19:00 PSTSan FranciscoJerry's Middle FingerDec 26 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoAnna von HausswolffJan 9 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoLSD and the Search for GodJan 14 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoThe 16th Annual Bowie Bash!Jan 15 · 21:30 PSTSan FranciscoTrue Widow — live music at Great American Music HallJan 19 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoAJJ — live music at Great American Music HallFeb 4 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoWolves in the Throne RoomFeb 7 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoJess Williamson — live music at Great American Music HallFeb 18 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoMisfit Cabaret Presents GrimmMar 6 · 20:00 PSTSan FranciscoNile, Coroner — live music at Great American Music HallMar 18 · 18:30 PDTSan FranciscoGood to know
Can get warm
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