The Freight & Salvage
concert hallNonprofit musical performance venue and coffeehouse presenting traditional, Americana, and world music with an educational mission. The downtown Berkeley facility includes a roughly 490-seat auditorium, classrooms, and a long-running Bay Area open-mic program.
Upcoming Events (40)
Sarod Trilogy: Amjad Ali Khan & Bangash
An intimate evening of raga-infused sarod virtuosity, Maestro Amjad Ali Khan joins his sons Amaan and Ayaan Bangash for a landmark Sarod Trilogy at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering lush classical improvisations and masterful artistry.
Gnoss
Gnoss brings Celtic-inspired folk to Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering an intimate evening of traditional tunes, melodic storytelling, and energetic instrumental passages in a warm, listening-friendly club setting.
Mohini Dey
A live jazz concert featuring virtuoso bassist Mohini Dey at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, showcasing intricate bass-driven improvisation, groove-heavy arrangements, and an intimate listening-room vibe.
Novalima
Novalima brings Peruvian-inspired electronic world music to Freight & Salvage, blending Afro-Peruvian rhythms with club-ready beats for a vibrant live show in Berkeley.
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival feat. Jason Carter, The Night Drivers & Laurie Lewis
A vibrant bluegrass festival at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley featuring Jason Carter, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers and Laurie Lewis, delivering rootsy string-powered Americana in an intimate, listening-friendly venue.
Windborne
Windborne performs a live folk/acoustic set at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, offering an intimate evening of roots-oriented music and storytelling.
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival: Tatiana Hargreaves Band & Michael Daves
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival featuring Tatiana Hargreaves Band with Michael Daves and Caleb & Reeb at Freight & Salvage, delivering high-energy string-band tunes in an intimate, historic venue with a family-friendly vibe.
The Moth StorySLAM - I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA
Join The Moth StorySLAM at Freight & Salvage for I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA, a live evening of true personal stories told on stage—humor, heartbreak, and shared humanity in a warm Bay Area venue.
Le Vent du Nord & Foghorn Stringband
Two acclaimed roots acts, Le Vent du Nord and Foghorn Stringband, bring high-energy folk and bluegrass to Freight & Salvage. Expect intricate vocal harmonies, blazing fiddle, and spirited ensemble playing in a warm, intimate venue.
Jim Messina
Jim Messina delivers a live folk-rock/singer-songwriter set at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering intimate guitar-driven Americana with storytelling, harmonies, and classic tunes in a historic listening-room atmosphere.
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
Experience traditional Scottish fiddle music with the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. An intimate evening of reels, jigs, and strathspeys performed by a dynamic ensemble in a historic listening room.
Margaret Belton's Tribute to Patsy Cline
Margaret Belton delivers a heartfelt tribute to Patsy Cline at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, performing beloved country classics with warm vocal harmonies. The intimate, roots-music venue provides a nostalgic, sing-along evening that honors Cline’s enduring legacy.
Voyagers: Derek Gripper, Alam Khan, Guy Buttery
Voyagers presents Derek Gripper, Alam Khan, and Guy Buttery in a world-music guitar night at Freight & Salvage. Expect intricate fingerstyle, shimmering melodies blending classical, Indian, and African traditions, in an intimate listening room with a global vibe.
Rakesh Chaurasia and Amit Kavthekar
An intimate live concert at Freight & Salvage featuring Rakesh Chaurasia on bansuri and Amit Kavthekar, delivering intricate Indian classical melodies and subtle improvisation in a warm, acoustically rich setting that highlights traditional artistry.
Terry Riley 90th Birthday Celebration
A tribute to Terry Riley’s 90th birthday featuring Bang on a Can All-Stars and guests performing minimalist-era works and contemporary pieces at Freight & Salvage, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking new-music scenes.
Freight Singers Community Chorus with Special Guest Tony Lindsay
Experience Freight Singers Community Chorus at Freight & Salvage with Special Guest Tony Lindsay, delivering rich vocal harmonies in an intimate listening room setting, celebrating community spirit and live folk-inflected choral energy in Berkeley.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott & Friends
An intimate evening of traditional American folk and roots music at Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) on May 22, 2026, featuring Ramblin' Jack Elliott with Jason Crosby, Maria Muldaur, Eric & Suzy Thompson and fellow collaborators.
Tony Trischka's EarlJam - A Tribute to Earl Scruggs Featuring Michael Daves
Tony Trischka leads EarlJam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs, featuring Michael Daves, delivering banjo-led bluegrass in Freight & Salvage's intimate Berkeley venue.
Marjan Vahdat & Sahba Motallebi
Marjan Vahdat and Sahba Motallebi perform an intimate evening of Persian vocal art at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, weaving traditional Iranian melodies with contemporary improvisation for a moving, world-music concert in a warm, intimate setting.
Jazzschool Studio Band and Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band
Two renowned ensembles—Jazzschool Studio Band and Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band—perform a high-energy, horn-heavy program at Freight & Salvage. Expect swinging charts, sizzling solos, and classic jazz standards in a cozy Bay Area venue.
Oscar Peñas
Jazz guitarist Oscar Peñas performs at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering intimate melodies, nimble guitar work, and expressive improvisations in a renowned, intimate club setting.
The Moth StorySLAM - AMERICAN DREAMS
Join The Moth for a StorySLAM at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, where brave listeners share true stories about the American Dream. An intimate, live storytelling night blending humor, vulnerability, and craft in a cozy music-venue setting.
Natalie & Brittany Haas
Natalie Haas and Brittany Haas showcase intimate, virtuosic fiddle-and-bow duets with Celtic-tinged folk at Freight & Salvage, Berkeley—an intimate evening of nuanced melodies, tight harmony, and cinematic storytelling.
Booker T. Jones
Legendary Booker T. Jones headlines a soulful, Hammond-organ driven live show at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering classic R&B and bluesy funk for an intimate Bay Area evening.
Whose Live Anyway?
An evening of fast-paced improv comedy in the spirit of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, featuring a rotating cast performing audience-inspired games at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley; premium and general admission tickets available.
Third World: A Tribute to Cat Coore with Special Guest Kumar Fyah
Join a vibrant tribute to Cat Coore of Third World with special guest Kumar Fyah at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Expect reggae-infused world music, soulful vocal harmonies, and an intimate club-setting concert in an iconic venue.
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Juneteenth Celebration
An interfaith Juneteenth celebration headlined by the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. A soulful, uplifting evening of gospel and community voices in a historic venue, honoring Juneteenth with joyous song.
Billie Holiday Project featuring Stella Heath
An intimate Billie Holiday tribute at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, featuring Stella Heath delivering the iconic songs in a warm, club-like jazz setting.
Trillian Welch
Experience an intimate live performance by Trillian Welch at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, blending folk storytelling with intricate guitar and melodic vocals in a warm, intimate listening room.
Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie Reunion – Album Release & Birthday Celebration
An intimate Berkeley evening at Freight & Salvage as Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbie reunite for an album release, with birthday celebrations and special guests joining a warm, folk-tinged jazz performance.
Ruthie Foster
Ruthie Foster brings a soulful blues performance to Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, pairing powerful vocals with gritty guitar in an intimate listening-room setting that showcases her roots in blues and R&B.
Iris DeMent
Iconic folk-country songwriter Iris DeMent headlines Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering an intimate, spellbinding evening of spare, luminous storytelling and timeless Americana in a warm, listening-room setting.
The Jacob Jolliff Band
The Jacob Jolliff Band performs at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering mandolin-led tunes that fuse folk, jazz, and world flavors. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe, inventive arrangements, and virtuosic playing from a seasoned ensemble.
Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League plays at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering a rootsy night of country-rock with tight harmonies, jangly guitars, and classic Americana in an intimate, renowned venue.
Tom Rush
Tom Rush brings his classic folk storytelling to Freight & Salvage in Berkeley for an intimate evening of acoustic songs. Expect warm vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and a touch of folk history from a veteran songwriter at this renowned venue.
Dailey & Vincent
Grammy-nominated duo Dailey & Vincent headline a roots-filled night at Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, delivering tight bluegrass harmonies, fast-picked instrumentals, and lively country-influenced tunes.
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet
Jazz guitarist Jeff Parker performs with ETA IVtet at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering intricate improvisations and expressive textures in an intimate listening room. A standout Bay Area venue, Freight & Salvage offers Parker’s inventive modern jazz to an attentive audience.
CelloGayageum
A rare cello–gayageum duo presents world-fusion textures at Freight & Salvage, blending lush Western strings with the Korean zither. The intimate Berkeley venue hosts an adventurous evening of cross-cultural sonic exploration.
Solas
Solas delivers an intimate folk evening at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, blending traditional tunes with contemporary storytelling. A warm, acoustic night in a renowned roots-music venue that celebrates vibrant ensemble playing.
Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas
A festive Celtic Christmas concert by Cherish the Ladies at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Expect spirited traditional Irish reels and jigs, lush vocal harmonies, and holiday favorites performed in an intimate listening-room setting that showcases the group's warmth and virtuosity.