320 capacityMixed seatingAges vary by show$$Bar snacks
Descend the stairs beneath the Swedish American Hall and you'll find yourself in one of San Francisco's most atmospheric music rooms. Cafe du Nord opened as a speakeasy during Prohibition and has operated in various forms ever since, with the current incarnation preserving the dark wood, low ceilings, and intimate vibe that made the original famous. The room holds about 320 people and books an eclectic mix of indie rock, folk, jazz, and experimental acts. The curved bar and candlelit tables create the feeling of a secret gathering place, which is exactly what it was a century ago. The venue underwent a major renovation in 2015 that preserved its historic character while upgrading the sound system. It remains one of the city's most romantic spots to catch a show, particularly for acoustic and singer-songwriter performances.
Alternative (27)R&B/Soul (4)Pop (4)Folk (3)Rock (2)Country (2)
Upcoming Shows
Recent Shows
Shows from the last 90 days
Fri, Jan 23
Dream Pop
crushed + 16 Underground
9:00 PM
Thu, Jan 22
Americana
May Erlewine + Packy Lundholm
8:00 PM
Wed, Jan 21
Hip-Hop
Monster Rally + RUMTUM
8:30 PM
Tue, Jan 20
Folk
Steve Gunn + Sachiko Kanenobu
8:00 PM
Mon, Jan 19
Country
Tyler Hilton + Kate Voegele + Gina Miles
8:00 PM
Sun, Jan 18
Indie Pop
Briscoe + The Takes
8:00 PM
Thu, Dec 18
Alternative Rock
The Haunt + HIMALAYAS + CHEZ
8:00 PM
Thu, Dec 11
Country Rock
Rose City Band + Pearl Charles
8:00 PM
Sun, Dec 7
Indie Pop
Amelia Day + Semler
8:00 PM
Fri, Dec 5
Desert Rock
Mdou Moctar + Nico Georis
9:30 PM
Fri, Dec 5
World Music
MGZAVREBI
8:00 PM
Tue, Dec 2
Alternative Rock
Daffo + Horsepower
8:00 PM