Venues and Clubs
Discover Bay Area Jazz & Blues
At Bay Area Jazz Lines, we believe that having the right resources is key to nurturing the jazz community. Whether you're searching for live jazz events in San Francisco, jazz classes to hone your skills, or information on local jazz musicians, this page serves as your essential guide. Immerse yourself in vibrant discussions, learn from talented artists, and stay updated on upcoming concerts that resonate with your passion for jazz. Let’s keep the rhythm alive together!
San Francisco
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club
An intimate underground supper club in the Tenderloin pairing adventurous live jazz with dinner and cocktails.
SFJAZZ Center
A premier destination for jazz, presenting internationally acclaimed artists and emerging musicians in concert spaces designed for close listening.
The Dawn Club
A stylish downtown cocktail lounge celebrating San Francisco’s jazz heritage with live music and an extensive whiskey selection.
Keys Jazz Bistro
An intimate North Beach jazz club showcasing established performers and emerging talent, with food, drinks, and a strong connection to the local jazz community.
The DeLuxe
A revived Haight-Ashbury music landmark carrying forward its neighborhood jazz tradition alongside blues, swing, and other roots-minded sounds.
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
A cozy Hayes Valley jazz club pairing live performances by Bay Area musicians with craft cocktails and dim sum.
Boom Boom Room
A lively Fillmore District club emphasizing funk, soul, and groove-driven live bands, with jazz and blues influences throughout its programming.
Bird and Becket Books and Records
An independent neighborhood bookshop that becomes an intimate jazz listening room, with frequent performances by outstanding local musicians.
Biscuits and Blues
An intimate blues supper club near Union Square pairing established and emerging performers with Southern-inspired food.
SF East Bay
Yoshi's Jazz & Blues
A longtime Jack London Square destination combining Japanese dining with a wide-ranging lineup of jazz, blues, soul, and R&B performers.
The Freight
A beloved Berkeley listening room presenting blues, jazz, folk, and roots music in a welcoming concert setting.
Cal Performances
UC Berkeley’s performing arts presenter brings distinguished jazz artists and ensembles to campus as part of its broader concert season.
The Sound Room
An intimate nonprofit performance space showcasing Bay Area jazz talent and visiting artists in a setting centered on the music.
Piedmont Piano Company
An Oakland piano showroom that doubles as an intimate concert venue for accomplished jazz pianists, vocalists, and small ensembles.
The Jazz School
A downtown Berkeley jazz education hub presenting intimate concerts, vocal showcases, and community events featuring established and emerging musicians.
Jupiter
A downtown Berkeley beerhouse with an inviting outdoor patio that hosts live music and Jazzschool-led jazz jams.
The Back Room
A relaxed, intimate listening room presenting jazz, blues, acoustic music, and other styles in a comfortable, living-room atmosphere.
Peninsula/South Bay
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
An oceanfront listening room at the historic Douglas Beach House presenting outstanding jazz in an unusually intimate coastal setting.
Club Fox
An intimate downtown music club presenting blues, soul, and other live acts beside the historic Fox Theatre.
SJZ Break Room
SJZ's all-ages venue provides a unique and intimate way to experience live music.
North Bay
Empress Theatre & Marquee Club
A historic downtown theater and adjoining intimate club presenting blues, jazz, soul, and other live entertainment.
Rancho Nicasio
A rustic Marin County restaurant and music venue known for blues, roots music, and seasonal outdoor concerts.
Sweetwater Music Hall
A longstanding Marin music destination presenting an eclectic concert calendar that includes blues, roots, and occasional jazz performances