Blackfest 2026
Blackfest 2026 at Frost Amphitheater is Stanford's free Hip-Hop/R&B festival celebrating Black culture, community and art, bringing together students and the Bay Area for performances and cultural programming.
Powfu Presents: Lofi Library Tour
Powfu's Lofi Library Tour hits The Independent in the SF Bay Area, fusing hazy beats, crackling vinyl textures, and intimate rhymes with Jomie’s soft melodies, turning the club into a cozy late-night study session you will not want to end.
Blu & Exile
Blu & Exile blaze through Neck of the Woods in the San Francisco Bay Area, trading soulful verses and hard-hitting beats in an intimate club setting that hums with every bass drop.
Pulse At The Meadow: Tyga, Ian Asher, Monaleo, Shordie Shordie, El Mefti, Geo, 2Hard, DJ Shabazz, Sriracha Man
Pulse At The Meadow featuring Tyga with Ian Asher, Monaleo and Shordie Shordie, plus El Mefti, Geo and friends, streamed via Instagram and buzzing with a live‑edge hip hop energy that feels rent from the feed into the crowd.
GZA featuring Phunky Nomads
GZA, the Genius of Wu-Tang Clan, headlines Yoshi's Oakland with Phunky Nomads for a high-energy hip-hop night. Expect sharp, cerebral lyricism delivered live in an intimate club setting on May 9, 2026.
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Goldenvoice Presents a high-energy hip-hop night at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, featuring Ghostfacekush with bartesianWater. Expect a punchy live rap performance in an intimate ballroom setting, with dynamic crowd energy. Tickets may fluctuate in price and accessibility seating is available through the venue.
Pradabagshawty presents: The Five Problems Tour
Pradabagshawty brings The Five Problems Tour to Cornerstone Berkeley on May 31, 2026 for an energetic evening of modern hip-hop. Expect sharp verses, driving beats, and a bold live show in an intimate venue that makes the Berkeley crowd feel part of the performance.
Kenny Mason - American BULLDAWG Tour
Kenny Mason brings his American BULLDAWG Tour to Cornerstone Berkeley on June 1, 2026 for a high-energy live hip-hop show blending rap, rock and experimental sounds.
Kenny Mason
Hip-hop artist Kenny Mason performs at Cornerstone in Berkeley, delivering a high-energy live set. Expect bass-heavy tracks from his catalog on an intimate venue stage, with a buzzing, nightlife-friendly atmosphere and vivid crowd energy that makes the night memorable.
Qveen Herby
Qveen Herby blasts into The Castro for the Isle of Qveen Tour, backed by THOT SQUAD, delivering razor-sharp rap-pop, glossy visuals, and a fearless, glittering club-night energy that lights up San Francisco's vibrant scene.
The Kid Laroi
The Kid Laroi performs a high-energy pop-hip-hop show at The Masonic in San Francisco on June 5, 2026. Expect chart-topping hits, rapid-fire verses, and an intimate, vibrant concert vibe inside the historic venue. Perfect for fans of contemporary pop-rap and live music in a classic San Francisco venue.
DOUG E. FRESH
Doug E. Fresh, dubbed the World’s Greatest Entertainer and Original Human Beatbox, brings four decades of hip-hop and vocal percussion to Yoshi's Oakland. Expect a high-energy live set, signature vocal percussion, and a groundbreaking show in an intimate club setting.
Leven Kali — LK99 Tour
Leven Kali headlines the LK99 tour at San Francisco’s Brick & Mortar Music Hall. Expect a high-energy blend of R&B-infused vocals, funk-inspired grooves, and hip-hop flair in an intimate club setting. A must-see night for fans of soulful, groove-driven live music.
MAC MALL W/ LIVE BAND
Mac Mall returns to Yoshi’s Oakland for a milestone 50th birthday celebration with a full live band. This high-energy Bay Area hip-hop night blends tight verses, funk-tinged live instrumentation, and the club’s intimate Jazz Club vibe, delivering a memorable celebration and a night to remember.
Seedhe Maut — SMX World Tour
Seedhe Maut performs their SMX World Tour with high-energy Hindi/English hip-hop at Brick & Mortar Music Hall for a late-night live show in San Francisco.
Shordie Shordie
Live hip-hop performance by Shordie Shordie at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. Presented by Goldenvoice with Poiison; a high-energy night of street-inspired rhythms in an iconic venue. Accessible seating accommodations are available through the venue if needed.
Wallie The Sensei
Wallie The Sensei brings a high-energy hip-hop show to Brick & Mortar Music Hall in San Francisco. An intimate, nightlife-friendly venue scene with tight rhymes, crowd energy, and a buzzing indie-venue vibe.
FAMILY NOT A GROUP
Hip-hop night at Rickshaw Stop featuring Jammy and MaiahBae with supporting talent. Expect high-energy rap performances in an intimate San Francisco venue, blending new-school style with a club-night vibe.
Richie Rich: Backstage Meet & Greet + Photo Op
Meet Richie Rich backstage at Yoshi's Oakland for an exclusive photo opportunity. This pass includes the backstage meet-and-greet but does not include a show ticket.
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.
Jack Harlow
Rap icon Jack Harlow headlines Fox Theater Oakland as part of the Monica Tour. The indoor, high-energy show features his chart-topping hits in a historic venue, delivering an intimate yet stadium-ready experience for fans.
TLC and Salt-N-Pepa
Iconic 1990s hip-hop/R&B triple bill as TLC and Salt-N-Pepa co-headline with En Vogue at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord. A high-energy outdoor show delivering hit after hit from a lineup that defined a generation.