The Independent
clubLive music venue and club in San Francisco’s NOPA neighborhood with a capacity of about 500, hosting a wide range of concerts, DJs, comedy shows and podcasts since opening in 2004.
Upcoming Events (25)
Agent Orange
Agent Orange storms The Independent in the SF Bay Area with blistering punk riffs, while The Drowns ignite the room with thunderous basslines and neon-lit stage energy, turning the night into a raw, rebellious trip.
Searows
Searows scorch The Independent in San Francisco Bay Area on their US Tour '26, delivering moody, driving indie-rock with Mori riding the edge for a thrilling, atmospheric night.
Mr Tout Le Monde
French indie act Mr Tout Le Monde headlines The Independent in San Francisco with the Mirage album tour, delivering a high-energy night of catchy melodies inside the intimate venue.
Elujay
Elujay headlines Total Accord Fest 2026 at The Independent in San Francisco, delivering a contemporary hip-hop and R&B show. The festival-lineup features Lovey and SundaY, bringing soulful grooves and punchy beats to an intimate SF venue.
Em Beihold
Em Beihold headlines The Independent in the SF Bay Area, delivering Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour with Janani K. Jha, blending bright pop hooks with intimate storytelling and a buzzing crowd.
Choker
Choker blasts The Independent in San Francisco Bay Area with razor-sharp, fuzz-drenched indie rock, punchy hooks, and a kinetic, memorable live energy that lingers long after the last chord.
Mamas Gun
Mamas Gun brings lush, groove-driven soul to The Independent, San Francisco, where velvet vocals, brass warmth, and swaggering funk ride a candlelit evening into mythic pop territory.
Out & Loud
Kick off Pride at The Independent in San Francisco with Out & Loud. 8 PM show featuring The Fell Swoop, Thrown-Out Bones, Gloomy June, and The Furious Tits, blending indie vibes with punk energy in a lively fundraiser benefiting LGBTQ+ causes.
The Lagoons
The Lagoons conjure sun-kissed indie-pop at The Independent in the SF Bay Area, where jangly guitars sparkle over lush harmonies and warm lights, delivering a breezy, intimate night.
Bay Pride Amplified!
Bay Pride Amplified at The Independent SF showcases Evann McIntosh, Hugo de la Lune, Mommy Mommy, and Love Spiral in a Pride-themed indie night. Presented by Outside Lands x Dolores’, it’s a high-energy, danceable evening in a storied San Francisco venue.
High Fade
High Fade storms The Independent in San Francisco on the Twice as Nice Tour, delivering sunlit synth-pop fused with indie hooks, neon-lit grooves, and a crowd buzzing beneath the venue’s brick-wall charm.
Young Franco
Electronic music producer Young Franco performs at The Independent in San Francisco in a live evening show. Expect a high-energy electronic set with a club vibe inside the intimate venue, featuring in-the-round staging that brings the crowd close to the action.
Los Tranquilos
Indie night with Los Tranquilos at The Independent in San Francisco, joined by Los So-Lows and Sweet Lew. Expect guitar-driven melodies, catchy hooks, and an intimate club atmosphere that showcases SF's vibrant indie scene.
Chinese American Bear
Chinese American Bear headlines The Independent in the San Francisco Bay Area with a punchy indie-electronic set, gritty guitars, and sun-kissed vibes in a tight, electric club‑scene moment.
Riff Wood
On July 23, 2026 at 8 PM, Riff Wood headlines The Independent in San Francisco with The Cherry Bombs backing, delivering an electrifying night of riffs and punchy melodies.
Diggy Graves
Dive into an electric Bay Area night as Diggy Graves headlines The Independent for the No Vacancy Tour, with Resentvul and Ryan Oakes fueling a raw, indie-tinged festival vibe under the venue's brick-and-stone glow.
Greg Mendez
Greg Mendez headlines The Independent in SF Bay Area, firing rapid-fire wit with Maria BC joining for a night of dry, alt-comic storytelling and improv sparks that light up a corner of the intimate venue.
Angine de Poitrine
French-language theatre piece Angine de Poitrine at The Independent in San Francisco. An intimate, artsy stage performance blending storytelling and sound, set in the venue’s moody, cabaret-like atmosphere.
Wax + DJ Hoppa
Headlining night at The Independent in San Francisco as Wax teams up with DJ Hoppa for a high-energy hip-hop/DJ session, with Intuition on the lineup. Expect pounding bass, slick mixes, and a club-night atmosphere in a classic venue.
PawPaw Rod
PawPaw Rod brings moody, genre-blending vibes to The Independent in the San Francisco Bay Area, delivering sharp lyrics over lush beats in a late-night club setting.
deca joins
Deca joins The Independent for a 2026 world tour stop in the SF Bay Area, blending indie electronic textures with intimate club vibes inside the famed venue.
Chasing Abbey
Chasing Abbey headlines a live night at The Independent in San Francisco. This indie-pop duo delivers catchy melodies, bright guitar hooks, and an engaging no-frills performance in an intimate club setting.
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari brings their high-octane blend of post-hardcore and electronic rock to The Independent in San Francisco as part of a North American 2026 tour with opener Initiate. Expect pulsing riffs, cinematic synths, and a frantic live show that ignites the venue.
Deer Tick
Live performance by Deer Tick at The Independent in San Francisco. An intimate indie-rock show with melodic hooks and punchy guitars, set in a classic club atmosphere that makes the venue feel close to the stage.
Odezenne live at The Independent
Odezenne brings its insurgent blend of indie, hip-hop, and electro to The Independent in San Francisco on February 5, 2027. Expect a bold, genre-blurring live set from the French duo in an intimate venue, with high-energy hooks, playful riffs, and a crowd-pleasing atmosphere.