San Francisco Performances has been a leader in the Bay Area cultural scene since our founding in 1979. With a strong curatorial vision and adventurous programming, we are the city’s premier presenter of intimate concerts and solo performances.
We have introduced hundreds of established and emerging classical music, jazz, and dance artists to audiences, including Yo-Yo Ma, the Juilliard String Quartet, Philip Glass, Wendy Whelan, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. We also champion a new generation, committed to building a contemporary and equitable repertoire. Performers like violinist Jennifer Koh, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, the Catalyst Quartet, and pianist/composer Vijay Iyer are moving their art into the present and future, making it accessible to younger audiences while converting many traditionalists to new possibilities. They represent the path forward.
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"What an extraordinary concert! Each vignette had such unique sounds. Beautiful! Thank you!"
- David M., past guest at San Francisco Performances Presents: the 10th annual PIVOT Festival -
"The new music as well as introduction to Edward Worley writings was excellent!"
- Nelda K., past guest at San Francisco Performances Presents: the 10th annual PIVOT Festival -
"Totally great music. Keep doing these Nights Out!"
- Tom H., past guest at SF Performances Presents: Dreamers' Circus -
"I was literally blown away. I was expecting fine / kinda interesting, and I got totally incredible! One of the best concerts I can remember."
- Teera P., past guest at SF Performances Presents: Dreamers' Circus
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"What an extraordinary concert! Each vignette had such unique sounds. Beautiful! Thank you!"
- David M., past guest at San Francisco Performances Presents: the 10th annual PIVOT Festival -
"The new music as well as introduction to Edward Worley writings was excellent!"
- Nelda K., past guest at San Francisco Performances Presents: the 10th annual PIVOT Festival -
"Totally great music. Keep doing these Nights Out!"
- Tom H., past guest at SF Performances Presents: Dreamers' Circus -
"I was literally blown away. I was expecting fine / kinda interesting, and I got totally incredible! One of the best concerts I can remember."
- Teera P., past guest at SF Performances Presents: Dreamers' Circus
Videos
Past events
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Groupmuse Night OutSF Performances Presents: Kronos Quartet + Timo Andres (piano)
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 8:00 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 month ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSF Performances Presents: Conrad Tao | Piano
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened about 2 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSF Performances Presents: Mark Padmore (Tenor) & Paul Lewis (Piano)
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened 2 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSF Performances Presents: Manuel Barrueco (guitar)
Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened 7 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSF Performances Presents: Randall Goosby (violin) and Zhu Wang (piano)
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $25 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened 8 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSF Performances Presents: Johan Dalene (violin) and Sahun Sam Hong (piano)
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $25 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened 8 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSF Performances Presents: Dreamers' Circus
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Presidio Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($12 for Supermusers)
Happened 9 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSan Francisco Performances Presents: the 10th annual PIVOT Festival
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: The Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened 10 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSan Francisco Performances Presents: Caroline Shaw (viola) and Gabriel Kahane (piano)
Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSan Francisco Performances Presents: Karim Sulayman and Sean Shibe
Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Presidio Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSan Francisco Performances Presents: Pekka Kuusisto (violin) and Gabriel Kahane (piano)
Friday, May 3, 2024 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened over 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSaturday, Mar 16, 2024 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened over 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night OutSan Francisco Performances Presents: Lawrence Brownlee (Tenor) and Kevin Miller (Piano)
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened almost 2 years ago
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Groupmuse Night OutFriday, Jan 26, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: The Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened almost 2 years ago
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