Just because Rocktober is drawing to a close doesn’t mean the good times have to end. Not only are the holidays just around the corner but there are still a ton of great shows to be seen in your area—that is if you know where to look.
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We’ve rounded up 10 of the best rock shows that are coming to the Bay Area this November. From gentle giants of indie rock and prog and jam legends to garage rockers, and more, we’re bringing Bay Area rock fans something to celebrate in the brief window of normalcy between Halloween and Thanksgiving.
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Hozier
Irish alternative/indie songsmith Hozier will be bringing his brand of anthemic folk to SF’s Bill Graham Auditorium on Friday, October 26. Time is running out so get your tickets now before it’s too late!
Phil Lesh and Friends
Legendary Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh brings classic Dead jams and more to the home of San Francisco Psychedelic Rock, the timeless Fillmore, on Friday, November 3. Don’t miss your chance to get the Grateful Dead experience in the place where it all began – get your tickets now.
Beach Fossils
Brooklyn’s Indie darlings Beach Fossils are hitting SF’s Regency Ballroom for a night of jangly, introspective post-punk on Monday, November 6. Their reverb-laden, melancholy sound is perfect for a foggy San Francisco night! Get tickets here.
John Mayer
Strat-wielding popstar and sometime Dead and Co. member John Mayer brings his solo acoustic tour to Chase Center on Tuesday, November 7. Few performers have the chops and the confidence to command an arena stage with nothing but an acoustic guitar, and John is one of them. Don’t miss it.
The National
The National are certainly keeping busy this year. Fresh off the release of their second LP of 2023, Laugh Track, the indie stalwarts are on the road, stopping off at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Friday, November 10. Get your tickets now.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones
St. Paul and the Broken Bones bring a slice of their Southern soul sound to the iconic Castro Theater in San Francisco on Saturday, November 11. Newly re-fitted as a music venue, the venerated movie palace is now home to live music and more. We can’t think of a better way to check it out than with the immersive sound of an outfit like St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
The Hives
Sassy Swedish garage rockers The Hives are back with their first new album in over a decade, and it’s like they’ve come in a time machine from the year 2000. Their explosive live show is said to still be one of the best in the biz, and you can catch them in action at Bimbo’s 365 Club on Sunday, November 12.
Built to Spill
Indie legend Doug Martsch and his ever-rotating cast of band members will be heading up the West Coast this November, and you can catch them on a three-night run at San Francisco’s The Chapel on the 13, 14, and 15. Get your tickets here.
An Evening with Steve Hackett
Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett comes to San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts on Tuesday, November 14 for a night of guitar virtuosity. Genesis fan favorites will appear alongside Hackett’s lauded solo material for an experience guitar lovers can’t miss.
Nathaniel Rateliff
Soul shouter Nathaniel Rateliff brings the And It’s Still Alright Tour to the Bay Area, hitting SF’s Orpheum Theater on Wednesday, November 15 for a night of folk ‘n’ roll, also featuring indie hero Kevin Morby on the bill. Don’t miss your chance to see two great talents in one night — get your tickets now.
