Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, and Lorde are set to headline BottleRock Napa Valley in 2026, joining over 80 other acts for the music festival. Tickets go on sale with general admission starting at $475.

Guy Fieri is bringing a free, 10,000‑person Flavortown Tailgate to the Cow Palace on Super Bowl Sunday with live music, sponsor samples and paid VIP upgrades.

San Francisco Bay Ferry offers live music on Friday nights to boost ridership and enhance the commuting experience, reviving a tradition shelved two decades ago.

BottleRock will drop its 2026 lineup this Tuesday; three‑day general‑admission tickets go on sale Wednesday for the May 22–24 festival in Napa.

Ariel Pink is slated to play the Chapel this Friday, reigniting debate over his Jan. 6 attendance and a 2017 onstage controversy at the same venue.

BART is hosting "SF Sketchfest: On the Rails," a comedy show on a train, on January 24th with comics like Brent Weinbach and a silent disco twist. Tickets are $20 and available online.

Benson Boone will perform in San Francisco during Super Bowl week, part of the BAHC Live! Concert Series, with tickets on sale from January 9th. Proceeds will benefit Tipping Point Community.

A reduced number of participants attended the annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge at Ocean Beach despite the cold and rainy weather, celebrating the event's enduring spirit with a chilly dip in 54-degree water.

María Zardoya's solo debut, "Not for Radio," presents a personal and introspective turn from her band's pop sound, set to perform in Oakland's Fox Theater.

The former Slim's spot at 333 11th St. will reopen as The Budda in January 2026, backed by Oakland rapper Budda Mack.

"Tina – the Tina Turner Musical" is coming to Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, celebrating Tina Turner's life and featuring her greatest hits.

Dave Chappelle will headline Chase Center on Feb. 7, 2026 during Super Bowl weekend. The phone-free arena show goes on sale Friday at noon via Ticketmaster.

Kesha delivered a surprise performance at Martuni's, a San Francisco piano bar, covering Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight." Her spontaneous appearances in the Bay Area have generated excitement.