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Things to do in San Francisco, October 2026
Browse 142 upcoming events and things to do in San Francisco during October 2026. Venues include The Masonic, Cafe Du Nord, Neck of the Woods. Highlights include An Evening Honoring Steve Earle, saint harison presents the ghosted tour, Galactic Empire and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.
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The Wldlfe
🎟️ From $32
10 Years of 6LACK Tour
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Great Lake Swimmers
Slow Pulp · Oct 29
Freak Slug
🎟️ Free entry
Theo Katzman
Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026
Dilated Peoples
Katie Pruitt
Daði Freyr - Too Much, Not Enough
Francis of Delirium
🎟️ From $30
THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY · Oct 30
Galactic
Stella Lefty
🎟️ Free entry
Lime Garden (SOLD OUT)
🎟️ Free entry
THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY · Oct 31
High Step Society
🎟️ Free entry
Parra for Cuva
Private Event
ZHU - ON THE MOVE - Halloween (21+ Event)
Autumn arts season
October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.
- Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
- Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
- Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running